New Jersey Highlands Water Protection and Planning Council

Hardyston Township in Sussex County has been working with the Highlands Council to help implement the Highlands Regional Master Plan (RMP) at the local level since 2010. This page contains more information about the township and its work with the Council.

Quick Facts

Area 20,884 acres/32.63 mi2
Preservation Area 12,603 acres
Planning Area 8,281 acres
RMP Conformance Status Conforming, Preservation area only
Liaison Allison Bittner
Hardyston Township official website

Work Funded by the Highlands Council

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 Hardyston Township’s work with the Council.

  • Master Plan Reexamination Report – 2014
  • Highlands Exemption Ordinance [Municipality is authorized to issue certain Highlands Exemptions] – 2014