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Harding Township in Morris County is located entirely within the Planning Area of the Highlands region, where conforming with the Highlands Regional Master Plan (RMP) is voluntary. In 2024, the township worked with Highlands Council staff to submit local plans and development regulations, requesting a review for alignment with the RMP. The Highlands Council approved this petition for plan conformance in July 2024.

Area 13,162 acres/20.56 mi²
Preservation Area 0 acres
Planning Area 13,162 acres
RMP Conformance Status Fully conforming, whole municipality
Liaison Allison Bittner
Harding Township official website

Please contact the municipality directly for the most recent versions of planning and regulatory documents. Please contact the Highlands Council liaison listed above for information about Harding Township’s work with the Council.

• Master Plan Reexamination Report – 2024
• Water Use and Conservation Management Plan – 2024
• Highlands Conformance Ordinance – 2024