Jersey City Green Stormwater Control Code

§ 345-74 Stormwater Control from Jersey City zoning code recommends the use of low impact development or “LID” (also referred to as “Green Infrastructure” strategies such as Porous Pavement, green roofs, parks, roadside plantings, and rain barrels) to be utilized to meet the goal of maintaining natural hydrology to reduce Stormwater Runoff volume, reduce Erosion, encourage Infiltration and groundwater Recharge where feasible, and reduce pollution. GI BMPs and LID should be developed based upon physical Site conditions and the origin, nature and the anticipated quantity, or amount, of potential Pollutants. Multiple Stormwater management BMPs may be necessary to achieve the established performance standards for water quality, quantity, and groundwater Recharge. By capturing rainwater and runoff, GI BMPs can lessen the impact on Jersey City’s CSS, and reduce or eliminate the number of CSO events.