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2025 Ordinances

File Name
O-25-14 Amending Section 3-21 Wildlife FeedingDownload
O-25-13 Removing Handicap Parking Designation – 1 Private RoadDownload
O-25-11 ABC License Fee IncreaseDownload
O-25-10 Amending Steep SlopesDownload
O-25-09 Kratom OrdinanceDownload
O-25-08 Designating Restricted Parking in Front of a Residence – 36 ValleyDownload
O-25-07 Bond Ordinance – CapitalDownload
O-25-06 Bond Ordinance – Sewer UtilityDownload
O-25-05 Amending Sign OrdinancesDownload
O-25-04 Establish a CAP Bank 2025Download
O-25-03 Designating Restricted Parking in Front of a Residence – 121 Waterwitch C16Download
O-25-02 Amending Salary OrdinanceDownload
O-25-01 Amending Cannabis Business HoursDownload
O-24-12 Amend Section 3-1 LitteringDownload

2024 Ordinances

File Name
O-24-19 Amend Minor Subdivision ChecklistDownload
O-24-18 Designating Restricted Parking in Front of a Residence – 13 ShrewsburyDownload
O-24-17 Designating Restricted Parking in Front of a Residence – 29 Beach BlvdDownload
O-24-16 Amending Short Term RentalDownload
O-24-15 Adopting Amended CBD Redevelopment PlanDownload
O-24-14 Amending Chapter 11 Sections – UCCDownload
O-24-13 No Parking – Light House RoadDownload
O-24-12 Capital OrdinanceDownload
O-24-11 Capital Bond OrdinanceDownload
O-24-10 Sale of Block 101 lot 3-02Download
O-24-09 Stormwater ManagementDownload
O-24-08 Grease Trap OrdinanceDownload
O-24-07 Nonresidential Brush Leaves and RecyclingDownload
O-24-06 Establishing a CAP Bank 2024Download
O-24-05 Bond Ordinance Amending O-22-07Download
O-24-04 Amend Tree Removal Section 22Download
O-24-03 Amend Floodplain Development Permit FeeDownload
O-24-02 Amending Various Chapters RE Building DeptDownload
O-24-01 Amending Floodplain Administrator DesignationDownload

2023 Ordinances

File Name
O-23-23 Designating Restricted Parking in Front of a ResidenceDownload
O-23-22 Salt Storage OrdinanceDownload
O-23-21 Designating Restricted Parking in Front of a ResidenceDownload
O-23-20 Amending Floodplain FeesDownload
O-23-19 Repealing Pay-to-PlayDownload
O-23-18 Accepting Storm Drainage Easement B3 L7-02Download
O-23-17 Amending Fire Department Ordinance to Require Monthly ReportsDownload
O-23-16 Amending First Aid Squad to Require Monthly ReportsDownload
O-23-15 Amending Uniform Code RegulationsDownload
O-23-14 Changing Police HQ AddressDownload
O-23-13 Bond Ordinance Amend Bond O-21-28Download
O-23-12 Skate Park Rules and RegulationsDownload
O-23-11 Matthews Street ParkingDownload
O-23-10 Bond Ordinance – Multi-PurposeDownload
O-23-09 Ocean-view Avenue Street VacationDownload
O-23-08 Solar Panels and Electric VehiclesDownload
O-23-07 Authorizing Electric Vehicle SupplyDownload
O-23-06 Establishing a CAP Bank 2023Download
O-23-05 Power Stretcher Sale to Atlantic HighlandsDownload
O-23-04 Authorizing Sale of Property at Block 101 Lot 3-03Download
O-23-03 No Parking Valley StreetDownload
O-23-02 Designating Restricted Parking in Front of a ResidenceDownload
O-23-01 Designating Restricted Parking in Front of a ResidenceDownload

2022 Ordinances

File Name
O-22-26 Comcast Franchise RenewalDownload
O-22-25 Amending Administrator TermDownload
O-22-24 Public Sale B47 L10Download
O-22-23 Chestnut Street Parking During SnowfallDownload
O-22-22 VOIDED due to error in NoticingDownload
O-22-21 Amending Section 5-14.1 Licensing Period for CatsDownload
O-22-20 Removing Handicap Parking Space DesignationDownload
O-22-19 Amending Section 2-10.2 hire additional police officersDownload
O-22-18 Designating Restricted Parking in Front of a ResidenceDownload
O-22-17 Amending 2-10.17 to add Entry Level Law Enforcement Officer AppointmentDownload
O-22-16 Outdoor Storage of Construction Equipment OrdinanceDownload
O-22-15 Designating Restricted Parking in Front of a ResidenceDownload
O-22-14 Capital OrdinanceDownload
O-22-13 Vacating Alley at 72 4th StreetDownload
O-22-12 Removing Handicap Parking Space DesignationDownload
O-22-11 Ordinance Repealing Flood Damage Prevention and Replacing it with Floodplain Management RegulationsDownload
O-22-10 Adopting the Central Business District Redevelopment Plan Pursuant to the Local Redevelopment and Housing LawDownload
O-22-09 Ordinance Amending Section 21-84B Steep Slopes and Slump Blocks of the Borough of Highlands Municipal CodeDownload
O-22-08 Capital Ordinance 2022Download
O-22-07 Bond Ordinance NJIB Phase 1 and 2 Sanitary SewerDownload
O-22-06 Bond Ordinance SkateparkDownload
O-22-05 Ordinance Designating Restricted Parking In Front Of Residence Occupied By Person With DisabilitiesDownload
O-22-04 Ordinance Designating Restricted Parking In Front Of Residence Occupied By Person With DisabilitiesDownload
O-22-03 Ordinance Amending Schedule A of the Borough of Highlands Salary OrdinanceDownload
O-22-02 Ordinance Amending Section 21-115 of the Borough CodeDownload
O-22-01 An Ordinance Amending Section 22-1.3 and Section 22-1.7 of the Borough CodeDownload

2021 Ordinances

File Name
O-21-35 Capital Ordinance Providing for Various Capital Improvements and the Acquisition of Various Capital Equipment and Appropriating $500,000 Therefore Authorized InDownload
O-21-34 An-Ordinance-Designating-Restricted-Parking-in-Front-of-a-Residence-Occupied-By-a-Person-with-DisabilitiesDownload
O-21-33 An-Ordinance-Approving-and-Recommending-Naming-of-a-Private-Road-in-Block-41-lot-13.01Download
O-21-32 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 7-3.8 Of The Borough Code Regarding Permit Parking For ResidentsDownload
O-21-31 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 4-14 Of The Borough Code Regarding Short-Term RentalsDownload
O-21-30 An Ordinance Amending Section 2-41.2Download
O-21-29 An Ordinance Amending Section 21-65.14 Of The Borough Code To Address Off-Street Parking Requirements (2)Download
O-21-28 Bond Ordinance Providing for the Construction of a New Municipal BuildingDownload
O-21-27 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 2-10.159C) of the Borough Code With Regard to Hourly Rates for Officers Performing Off-Duty WorkDownload
O-21-26 An Ordinance Amending Chapter VII, Schedule 1 “No Parking” of the Code of the Borough of Highlands Related to Areas of No Parking in Various Locations Throughout the BoroughDownload
O-21-25 An Ordinance Repealing Section 7-3.8A of the Borough Code Regarding Temporary Permit Parking for Residents During Washington Avenue Reconstruction ProjectDownload
O-21-24 Not AdoptedDownload
O-21-23 An Ordinance Amending Article XVII, Business and Waterfront Zone Districts, Section 21-91, Central Business District (CBD) and Section 21-92.02, Highway Oriented BusinessDownload
O-21-22 An Ordinance Creating Section 4-18 of the Borough Code Regarding Cannabis Retailer Licensing RequirementsDownload
O-21-21 An Ordinance Amending the Land Use Provisions of the Borough Code to Address Prohibited and Conditional Uses for Cannabis EstablishmentsDownload
O-21-20 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 4-2 of the Borough Code Concerning the Licensing of Peddlers, Hawkers and VendorsDownload
O-21-19 FAILED: Bond Ordinance Providing for the Construction of a New Municipal BuildingDownload
O-21-18 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 2-5.8 of Borough Code With Regard to Issuance of Bingo and Raffle LicenseDownload
O-21-17 A Refunding Bond Ordinance Refunding of All or a Portion of the Atlantic Highlands/Highlands Sewerage AuthorityDownload
O-21-16 An Ordinance Reappropriating $215,587 Of Proceeds Of Obligations Not Needed For Their Original PurposesDownload
O-21-15 An Ordinance To Exceed The Municipal Budget Appropriation Limits And to Establish A Cap BankDownload
O-21-14 An Ordinance Creating Section 4-17 Of The Borough Code Regarding Commercial Filming Licensing RequirementsDownload
O-21-10-An Ordinance Amending Chapter VII Traffic of the Code of the Borough of HighlandsDownload
O-21-09-An Ordinance Amending Chapter 25 of Borough Code with regard to Stormwater Management and ControlDownload
O-21-08 Designating Restricted Parking in Front of a Residence Occupied by Person with DisabilityDownload
O-21-07 Amending Section 4-9.1 Create Confindential Admin AssistantDownload
O-21-06-An Ordinance Amending Chapter 21 Article XIV Section 21 74 of the Borough CodeDownload
O-21-05 Revise Mercantile License RequirementsDownload
O-21-04 Amending Section 2-503 Economic Development Review BoardDownload
O-21-03 Repealing Chapter 6-6 Of Borough Code Regarding Identification Card Requirements for Employees Serving AlcoholDownload
O-21-02 Lease Agreement Water Witch Beach Improvement AssociationDownload
O-21-01 Vacating a Portion of Cornwell StreetDownload

2020 Ordinances

File Name
O-20-27 Amend Salary OrdinanceDownload
O-20-26 An Ordinance Amending Public ParkingDownload
O-20-25 An Ordinance Adding Section 3-3 Invasive PlantsDownload
O-20-24 Amending Chapters 3 and 7 Public ParkingDownload
O-20-23 Highlands Bond Ordinance Rehab Waterwitch StationDownload
O-20-22 Amending Ch 3 Sect 26.6Download
O-20-21 Amending Ch 10 by Creating Sect 10-15Download
O-20-20 Amending Ch 3 and 7 Public Parking RequirementsDownload
O-20-19 Vacate Cornwell Street-VoteDownload
O-20-18 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 21 of the Borough Code Concerning Fees Public Hearing August 19 2020Download
O-20-17 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 21 of the Borough Code Concerning Fees Public Hearing August 19 2020Download
O-20-16 Ordinance Authorizing a Lease Agreement for the Lease of Borough Owned Property to the Highlands Garden Club for a Public Purpose Adopted 7 15 20Download
O-20-15 Ordinance Authorizing a Lease Agreement for the Lease of Borough Owned Property to the Highlands Business Partnership for a Public Purpose Adopted 7 15 20Download
O-20-14 An Ordinance Authorizing the Borough of Highlands to Provide Legal Counsel and Indemnification for Officials, Employees and Appointees in Certain ActionsDownload
O-20-13 An Ordinance Designating Restricting Parking in Front of A Residence Occupied by a Person with DisabilitiesDownload
O-20-12 Calendar Year 2020 Ordinance to Exceed the Municipal Budget Appropriation Limits and to Establish a Cap BankDownload
O-20-11 An Ordinance Amending Appendix A to Chapter 21 of the Borough Code Concerning Signage Design GuidelinesDownload
O-20-10 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 2 of the Borough Code Concerning Code Enforcement OfficerDownload
O-20-09 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 23 of the Borough Code Concerning Uniform Packaging PracticesDownload
O-20-08 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 11 Section 8 of the Borough Code Concerning Smoke Detector Inspection FeesDownload
O-20-07 A Bond OrdinanceDownload
O-20-06 An Ordinance Amending Section 2-8.5 of the Borough Code to Clarify Eligibility of New Construction of Certain Dwellings for Tax Abatements PUBLIC HEARING 2 19 20Download
O-20-05 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 24-3 of the Borough Code to Revise the LOSAP Point Schedule PUBLIC HEARING 2 19 20Download
O-20-04 An Ordinance Amending Section 4-9.1 of the Borough Code to Clarify Mercantile License RequirementsDownload
O-20-03 An Ordinance Amending Borough Code Section 16-3 “Retail Food Establishment” to update fee provisions to match those required by the Monmouth County Board of HealthDownload
O-20-02 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 2 of the Revised General Ordinances of the Borough of Highlands that Established the Recreation Commitee, (Advisory) within the Borough of HighlandsDownload
O-20-01 An Ordinance Amending Section 21-84B Steep Slopes and Slump Blocks of the Borough of Highlands Municipal Code ADOPTION FAILEDDownload

2019 Ordinances

File Name
O-19-24 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 9 Of the Borough of Highlands Municipal Code relating to Sewer FeesDownload
O-19-23 An Ordinance adding Section 6-6 of the Borough Code to Establish Identification Card Requirements for Employees Serving AlcoholDownload
O-19-22 A Capital Ordinance Providing for the Acquisition of Various Capital Equipment, and appropriating $250,000 thereforDownload
O-19-21 An Ordinance Amending Section 21-65.9 Regarding Grading Plans and Adding Fees for Grading Plan ReviewDownload
O-19-20 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 10, Section 10-13 of the Borough Code to Update “Vacant Structure Licensing and the Vacant Property Registration Process”Download
O-19-19 An Ordinance Creating Chapter 2-49 of Borough Code to Establish the Borough of Highlands Economic Development Review BoardDownload
O-19-18 An Ordinance Amending Section 8-3 of Borough Code to Update the Application Process and Escrow Fees Required for Street VacationDownload
O-19-17 An Ordinance Creating Chapter XXVI Entitled “Affordable Housing,” to Address the Requirements of the Fair Housing Act and the Uniform Housing Affordability ControlsDownload
O-19-16 Addition of Section 10-14 Requirements for Business Certificates of OccupancyDownload
O-19-15 Addition of Section 2-11.5 to Establish a Custodian of Records for the Fire DepartmentDownload
O-19-14 Designating Restricted Parking for DisabledDownload
O-19-13 Residential Tax AbatementDownload
O-19-12 Bond OrdinanceDownload
O-19-11 Summer Recreation FeesDownload
O-19-10 Licensing Provisions for Telecommunications FacilitiesDownload
O-19-09 Committee Members to be in Good StandingDownload
O-19-08 Authorize Extension to Adopt BID BudgetDownload
O-19-07 Exceed Budget Appropriation Limits Establish a Cap BankDownload
O-19-06 BID OrdinanceDownload
O-19-05 Amend Ch 11 Fire CodeDownload
O-19-04 Amend Chapter 8-2, Excavation in Public StreetsDownload
O-19-03 FAILED TO BE ADOPTED Amend Chapter 8-5, Snow Ice RemovalDownload
O-19-02 Amend Parking RestrictionsDownload
O-19-01 Ban Sale of MarijuanaDownload

2018 Ordinances

File Name
O-18-27 – Redevelopment of ShadowlawnDownload
O-18-26 – Capt. Cove RedevelopmentDownload
O-18-25 – FAILED TO BE ADOPTED – BID EstablishmentDownload
O-18-24 – Construction Fee OrdinanceDownload
O-18-23 – Bond Ord Sewer ImprovementsDownload
O-18-22 – Updated Zoning MapDownload
O-18-21 – Expiration of VariancesDownload
O-18-20 – Sandy Hook Tax AbatementDownload
O-18-19 – Amend Salary OrdinanceDownload
O-18-17 – Renaming Paradise LaneDownload
O-18-16 – FAILED TO BE ADOPTED – Amend Paradise Lane to Harbor Side Pointe RoadDownload
O-18-15 – Capital OrdinanceDownload
O-18-14 – Bond Ordinance Sewer ImprovementsDownload
O-18-13 – Amend Capter 17 which Established BIDDownload
O-18-12 – Revisions to FoodplainDownload
O-18-11 – Renaming Lighthouse Point Road to Paradise LaneDownload
O-18-10 – Amend Salary OrdinanceDownload
O-18-09 – Restrict Parking on Shore Drive Near Boro BldgDownload
O-18-07 – Establish CAP Bank 2018Download
O-18-06 – Second Amend to CBD ZoneDownload
O-18-05 – Residential Tax AbatementDownload
O-18-04 – Valley Avenue Two-WayDownload
O-18-03 – Resident Disabled SpotsDownload
O-18-02 – Establish Business Improvement DistrictDownload
O-18-01 – Amend CBD ZoneDownload

2017 Ordinances

File Name
O-17-26 – Establishing Salaries for 2018Download
O-17-25 – Bond Ordinance SHORTDownload
O-17-24 Amend Health Care Waiver Stipend PayoutDownload
O-17-23 – NOT ADOPTED – Tax Agreement Sandy Hook BayDownload
O-17-22 – Permit ParkingDownload
O-17-21 – Amending Division of Tax Assessments (Deputy)Download
O-17-20 DPW InspectionsDownload
O-17-17 Sprinkler SystemsDownload
O-17-16 Updating IPMCDownload
O-17-15 Health Care Waiver StipendDownload
O-17-14- TABLED Bond Sewer ImprovementsDownload
O-17-13 – Approving acquisition of OLP PropertyDownload
O-17-12 Amending Substandard HousingDownload
O-17-11 Registration Fee for Summer ProgramDownload
O-17-10 Amending Stop IntersectionsDownload
O-17-09 Recyclling Ordinance in final formDownload
O-17-08 – establish a CAP bank 2017 highlandsDownload
O-17-05 – BOND ORDINANCE AMENDING BOND ORDINANCE NUMBER O-13-17Download
O-17-04 – Various Cap. Improvs. – APPROPRIATING $1,025,000Download
O-17-03 Capital Ordinance – Various Cap. Improvs. – 1_2017 – Highlands-cDownload
O-17-02 – Green Team Advisory CommitteeDownload
O-17-01 – Amending definition of Lot Coverage-1-1Download

2016 Ordinances

File Name
O-16-28- New Lease Agreement with the Baymens Protective AssociationDownload
O-16-27 – Ordinance increasing liquor license feesDownload
O-16-26 Towing Ordinance in final formDownload
O-16-25 – Amending the Borough Code Concerning Permitted Parking at Public ParksDownload
O-16-24 – Ordinance Police ChaplainDownload
O-16-23 – Ordinance bungalow colonies front deckDownload
O-16-22 – Various Capital ImprovementsDownload
O-16-20 – Ord auth Borough Clerk to execute raffle licensesDownload
O-16-19 – Direct Deposit OrdinanceDownload
O-16-18 – Revising duties of open space committeeDownload
O-16-16 – Snow RemovalDownload
O-16-15- Streetscape Bond AmendDownload
O-16-14 – Wind OrdinanceDownload
O-16-13 – MCIA RefundingDownload
O-16-11 Traffic Ord Amendment -AdoptedDownload
O-16-10 Ord establish a CAP bank 2016 highlands – AdoptionDownload
O-16-08 Cat Managed-Care of Feral Cats – AdoptionDownload
O-16-07 Bond Ord – Boro Hall Phase I – AdoptionDownload
O-16-05 An Ordinance Amending Ordinance O-16-01 Specifically Borough Code Section 21-17A.8 To Provide For The Statutory Minimum Notice Of Ten Days – AdoptedDownload
O-16-04 – Zoning AmendmentDownload
O-16-03 – Governing Body to Serve wout CompensationDownload
O-16-01 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 21 Of The Code Of The Borough Of Highlands And Combining The Functions Of The Zoning Board Of Adjustment And The Planning BoardDownload

2015 Ordinances

File Name
O-15-25 Ordinance Amending Salary Ordinance (Municipal Clerk) – AdoptionDownload
O-15-24 Ordinance making code enforcement full-time – AdoptionDownload
O-15-23 An Ordinance Authorizing The Private Sale Of Certain Property Owned By The Borough Of HighlandsDownload
O-15-22 Ordinance Authorizing The Leasing Of Certain Capital Equipment By The Borough Of Highlands And TDownload
O-15-21 An Ordinance Amending The Borough Of Highlands Code -Noise- Adoption (pdf)Download
O-15-19 An Ordinance To Remove Block 43 Lot 1 From The Business Improvement District – Adoption.4cd.delaDownload
O-15-16 Ordinance re Portland Road – REVISED- AdoptionDownload
O-15-15 An Ordinance Supplementing Chapter 16 Of The Revised General Ordinances Of The Borough Of HighlaDownload
O-15-14 An Ordinance Amending The List Of Parcels Within The Business Improvement District To Account FoDownload
O-15-13 Ordinance To Exceed The Municipal Budget Appropriation Limits And To Establish A Cap Bank – AdopDownload
O-15-12 Refunding Bond Ordinance Authorizing The Issuance Of Not To Exceed $2600000 Aggregate PrincipalDownload
O-15-11 Repealing Ordinance Number O-15-05 Accepting Various Deeds And Easements From Navesink Capital PDownload
O-15-10 Replacing Section 3-2 Of The Borough Code -Noise- In Its Entirety (pdf)Download
O-15-09 An Ordinance Accepting A Sanitary Sewer Easement For Block 1 Lot 901 (pdf)Download
O-15-08 An Ordinance Accepting Various Deeds And Easements From Sandy Hook Developers LLC For Block 101Download
O-15-07 An Ordinance Accepting A Deed Of Site Triangle Easement For Block 101 Lot 2702 From Pulte HomesDownload
O-15-06 Bond Ordinance Providing Various 2015 Capital Improvements- Appropriating $1386000 Therefor -IncDownload
O-15-05 An Ordinance Accepting Various Deeds And Easements From Navesink Capital Partners LLC And SandyDownload
O-15-03 An Ordinance Replacing Ordinance O-11-9 And Re-Enacting Chapter 17 Of The Revised General OrdinaDownload
O-15-02 Ordinance Updating Section 2-3 2 Council Vacancies – AdoptedDownload

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