Permits municipalities to adopt more stringent site improvement standards for storm water management related to residential developments.

S 3480 permits New Jersey municipalities to adopt storm water management standards for residential developments that exceed the statewide minimum requirements. The bill amends current law to clarify that local governments can set stricter rules - such as enhanced drainage or pollution controls - for new home construction without conflicting with state regulations. This change does not alter the baseline statewide standards but gives communities the authority to implement higher requirements for residential projects. It directly affects developers and property owners in municipalities that choose to adopt these more rigorous storm water management rules.