Draft Ruling Has Been Posted for Review
The Southern Ocean Chamber has been notifying the business community on the ongoing changes that are taking place to in coastal community. These rulings and legislation have been taking shape for several years. It is critical that those that live, work and invest in a coastal area have an understanding on how it will affect property ownership or rentals both short and long term. The NJ Protecting Against Climate Threat Resilient Environments and Landscapes (NJPACT REAL) rules, introduced by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP), are achieving their goals to address climate change impacts in the state. For several years, NJPACT REAL integrates climate change considerations into regulations to enhance resilience and protect coastal areas. The key points include Sea Level Rise Projections, Coastal Erosion, and new regulatory processes that modifies land use regulations.
The focus has included recommendations and new rulings on stormwater management, safeguarding critical habitats and the impact on coastal communities. This calls for keeping people and property safe from flooding, erosion and sea level rise by updating flood zones and enhancing resiliency measures. To learn about this program and read the draft ruling, please visit the NJPACT official site. There are also calls for different flood measures to be put in place outlined in the 2021 Army Corp Back Bay Study. This study shows investment for flood mitigation that will also have lasting impact on property and the economy. The study is available online here. This report outlines a ‘Tentatively Selected Plan’ framework, which includes three storm surge barriers, two cross-bay barriers, and the elevation of more than 18,000 structures to reduce the risk of flood damages associated with storm surge.
The Southern Ocean Chamber has several articles that have been posted regarding ruling, laws and resources to provide access businesses, residents and investors :
Site Developed for Collecting Data on Changing Shoreline (coastalbusinessnj.com)
NJDEP Announces Final Inland Flood Protection Rule (coastalbusinessnj.com)
NJ now has a Flood Disclosure Law (coastalbusinessnj.com)
Understanding NJ Protecting Against Climate Threats (coastalbusinessnj.com)
New Flood Resilience Resources – Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce (visitlbiregion.com)
