Stormwater Management
Learn about the essentials of stormwater management, from its importance in maintaining water quality to the impacts of improper handling. Discover the various components of stormwater management, ordinances, and plans that play a crucial role in protecting our city and the environment.
Pet Waste Ordinance
Discover why responsible pet waste disposal matters for our environment and health. Explore the ordinance in place to ensure pet owners properly manage their pet waste to prevent contaminants from entering our water bodies.
Wildlife Feeding Ordinance
Learn about the importance of responsible wildlife feeding practices. This ordinance aims to balance our interaction with wildlife within the City of Newark.
Litter Control Ordinance
Explore how litter negatively affects our environment and water quality. This ordinance addresses litter prevention and management, emphasizing community responsibility to keep our streets and waterways clean.
This ordinance provides guidelines for the correct disposal of hazardous materials and waste, preventing pollution and ensuring a safer community.
Improper Disposal of Waste Ordinance
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SPPP)
The SPPP outlines strategies for preventing stormwater pollution. Understand the key elements of a SPPP and its significance in maintaining clean waterways.
Municipal Stormwater Management Plan (MSWMP)
This plan details our approach to managing stormwater, ensuring compliance with regulations, and addressing water quality challenges. Explore the strategies and goals that guide our community's stormwater management efforts.
Containerized Yard Waste/Yard Waste Collection Program Ordinances
These ordinances promote sustainable yard waste disposal practices, including containerization and community collection programs that contribute to cleaner water sources.
Private Storm Drain Inlet Retrofitting Ordinance
Explore our efforts to retrofit private storm drain inlets. This ordinance focuses on preventing stormwater pollution by upgrading outdated systems to capture pollutants and prevent their entry into water bodies.
Stormwater Control Ordinance (SCO)
The SCO outlines guidelines for managing stormwater runoff. It sets standards for development projects to minimize their impact on our water systems. Gain insights into how the ordinance helps maintain sustainable urban development while preventing pollution and flooding.
Discover the significance of preventing illicit connections to stormwater systems. This ordinance addresses unauthorized connections that could lead to pollution and outlines measures to ensure our water remains uncontaminated.