Stormwater Management

Stormwater management is the effort aimed at reducing and channeling rainwater runoff or melted snow from urban areas, streets, lawns, and homes to improve water quality. When stormwater is absorbed into the soil, it is filtered and ultimately flows into streams and lakes. However, when heavy rainwater hits, ground saturated by water creates excess moisture that runs across the surface and ends up in storm drains, sewer systems and drainage ditches. This water often carries debris, chemicals, bacteria, eroded soil, and other pollutants. Proper stormwater management can help decrease the risk of flooding and sanitary sewer system overflows, prevent erosion and habitat destruction, and protect water quality.

The City of Asbury Park is committed to stormwater management to protect our lakes and ocean from contamination and environmental hazards.

• 2023 Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan, click here.
• City’s Municipal Stormwater Management Plan, click here. 
• Stormwater Control Ordinance, click here.
• Stormwater Outfall Map, click here.

Stormwater Management Ordinances

Various ordinances have been passed by City Council to promote proper stormwater management. The City of Asbury Park is committed to stormwater management to protect our lakes and ocean from contamination and environmental hazards including:

• Pet Waste Ordinance, click here.
• Wildlife Feeding Ordinance, click here.
• Illicit Connections to Storm Sewer System Ordinance, click here.
• Improper Disposal of Waste Ordinance, click here.
• Littering Ordinance, click here. 
• Yard Waste Ordinance, click here. 
• Private Storm Drain Inlet Retrofitting Ordinance, click here.