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Bernardsville City Zoning Code

§ LD-12-29.3

Design and Performance Standards for Stormwater Management Measures.

[Amended 4-29-2024 by Ord. No. 2024-1998; 9-23-2024 by Ord. No. 2024-2005]
This section establishes design and performance standards for stormwater management measures for minor and major development intended to minimize the adverse impact of stormwater runoff on water quality and water quantity and loss of groundwater recharge in receiving water bodies.
a. 
Exempt Developments. Any project meeting the definition of "exempt development" shall be exempt from the provisions of this section.
b. 
Minor Developments. Minor developments shall be designed to include the following stormwater management measures:
Water Quality. Soil erosion and sediment control measures shall be installed in accordance with the Standards for Soil Erosion and Sediment Control in New Jersey.
Rate/Volume Control. Seepage pits or other infiltration measures shall be provided with a capacity of three inches of runoff for each square foot of new impervious area. Stone used in infiltration devices shall be 2 1/2 inches clean stone and a design void ratio of 33% shall be used. The infiltration measures shall be designed with an overflow to the surface which shall be stabilized and directed to an existing stormwater conveyance system or in a manner to keep the overflow on the developed property to the greatest extent feasible. If the new impervious surface is not roof area, an equivalent area of existing roof may be directed to the infiltration system. This shall be permitted where the equivalent existing roof area is not already directed to an infiltration ration device.
c. 
Major Developments. Design and performance standards for stormwater management measures shall comply with last amended N.J.A.C. 7:8-5, incorporated herein by reference.