Worried residents fear flood plan will affect house values and stifle development

Controversial flood rules could see changes before August deadline • New Jersey Monitor

A new plan seeks to address an array of coastal and inland flood risks over the next 75 years by expanding the state’s flood maps. Critics say it would raise costs for New Jerseyans. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)A controversial land management rules proposal meant to guard against floods in an expanding portion of New Jersey may see changes ahead of an August deadline for the Department of Environmental Protection to adopt or kill th…

Worried residents fear flood plan will affect house values and stifle development

Attend council meetings to voice concerns on Maitland's development controls affecting flood-prone areas.