Stormwater Management
The Township of Cranbury is committed to implementing stormwater management practices that promote clean waterways and healthy watersheds.
Effective stormwater management will:
- Recharge our local groundwater aquifers
- Reduce erosion and scour of stream banks
- Protect wetlands and aquatic ecosystems
- Reduce downstream flooding
- Reduce pollution and sedimentation of our streams
The information provided on this page documents elements of the Township’s municipal stormwater program, and includes measures that can be taken by residents to promote effective stormwater management.
Municipal Stormwater Management Ordinances:
Stormwater Control Ordinance https://ecode360.com/6666415
Pet Waste Ordinance https://www.ecode360.com/6667460
Wildlife Feeding Ordinance https://www.ecode360.com/6664212
Litter Control Ordinance https://www.ecode360.com/6663934
Improper Disposal of Waste https://ecode360.com/6664609
Yard Waste Collection Program https://ecode360.com/14590594
Private Storm Drain Inlet Retrofitting https://ecode360.com/36938628
Illicit Connection Ordinance https://www.ecode360.com/6664594
2023 Tier A MS4 Permit
https://www.nj.gov/dep/dwq/pdf/tier_a_Full_Permit_No_ReponsetoComments.pdf
Clean Water New Jersey
https://dep.nj.gov/cleanwaternj/
New Jersey Green Infrastructure Resources
https://www.nj.gov/dep/gi/
New Jersey Stormwater Management Rule
https://dep.nj.gov/stormwater/
Rutgers Cooperative Extension
https://njaes.rutgers.edu/extension/
Private Stormwater Facilities Education
https://dep.nj.gov/stormwater/maintenance-guidance/
Related Municipal Links
Environmental Commission: https://www.cranburytownship.org/environmental-commission
Grasscycling Information: https://www.cranburytownship.org/department-public-works/pages/grasscycling