Brigantine introduces repeal of local resilient-landscape rules pending state action

Brigantine City Council introduced Ordinance 2026-11 on June 3 to repeal Ordinance 2026-8, which implemented local resilient-environment and landscape regulations. The introduction followed council remarks that the city is acting in step with an expected state suspension of related Department of Environmental Protection regulations and will await official notification before taking further steps.

A council member explained the context: roughly 20 municipalities had resisted parts of the prior state-driven rules enacted near the end of the previous administration, and the city hopes the state pause will allow community stakeholders and officials to reexamine impacts on island communities and tourism. The council emphasized the need to coordinate with state authorities and local stakeholders on any revisions.

Council voted to introduce the repeal ordinance; the body will consider formal adoption only after required notices and any additional state action are clear. The council did not receive public comment on the introduction.

Next steps include publishing the introduction, monitoring official state guidance from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, and scheduling any required hearings if the repeal moves toward adoption.