Model Ordinances
The JC NERR has compiled a number of model ordinances that may be used to guide development and protect sensitive natural resources. These examples are intended to provide sample language and ideas that may be used to guide other communities in crafting similar ordinances. These ordinances should serve as starting points for towns seeking to adopt regulations on the topics listed below. It is recommended that decision-makers evaluate the model ordinances according to the statutory authority and environmental conditions in their locale.
Shoreline/Waterfront Protection
- Bulkhead Maintenance - Borough of Manasquan, NJ
- Riparian Buffer Overlay Zone - New Castle county, DE
- Dune Protection Model Ordinance - Institute of Marine and Coastal Sciences, RU
- Dune Ordinance - Borough of Mantoloking, NJ
- Bayhead Model Ordinance to Regulate, Preserve and Protect Beaches and Dunes - Bayhead, NJ
- Beach Protection - Beach Haven, NJ
Landscaping/Tree Protection
- Trees, Landscaping, Selective Clearing, Specimen Trees - Stafford Township, NJ
- Tree Preservation - Greensboro, NC
- Model Land Clearing, Grading and Protection of Specimen Trees - Cape Cod Commission, MA
- Tree Protection and Removal Model Ordinance - Municipal Outline
- Tree Removal Ordinance - Jackson, NJ
- ANJEC Tree Ordinance
Stormwater Management
- Stormwater Management Ordinance - Ocean Isle Beach, NC
- Stormwater Management - Stafford Township, NJ
- Stormwater Control Ordinance For Lands Within the Great Swamp Watershed Overlay Zone - Great Swamp Watershed Association, NJ
- Model Stormwater Management Ordinance - US EPA
- Best Management Practices to Meet the New Stormwater Requirements - ANJEC
- Stromwater and Water Quality Managment Plan - Pine Beach, NJ
- Stormwater Ordinance - Ramsey, NJ
- Stormwater Management Control Ordinance (Draft) - Lambertville, NJ
Water Supply Protection
- Wellhead Protection Overlay Zone - Stafford Township, NJ
- Water Conservation Ordinance - Cape May City, NJ
Open Space
- Open Space Zoning Ordinance - Hamburg Township, MI
- Model Open Space Ordinance - US EPA
- Open Space Plan - ANJEC
Environmental Impact
- Establishment of an Environmental Commission - Ramsey, NJ
- Ramsey Application for Environmental Commission Review - Ramsey, NJ
- Preliminary / Final Environmental Impact Worksheet - East Greenwich, NJ
- Application for Environmental Commission Approval - Ramsey, NJ
Wastewater Management
For a comprehensive database of model ordinances visit: www.anjec.org/html/ordinances.htm
