Mount Olive Township

Mount Olive Township in western Morris County is home to Budd Lake, an important water body that serves as the headwaters to the South Branch of the Raritan River. The township enjoys a mix of residential and commercial areas, bisected by US route 46, and with a portion of Interstate 80 passing through the northern part of the township. This page contains more information about the township and its work with the Council.

Redevelopment Area Designation Review

The Highlands Council is currently accepting written public comments on a proposed Highlands Redevelopment Area Designation in Mount Olive Township. The Highlands Council Staff Review of the proposal along with the public notice announcing the public comment period are below. Written public comments are being accepted through July 16, 2025. Please see public notice for instructions regarding submission of comments. At this time, it is anticipated that the Highlands Council will hold a public hearing on this review at its regular meeting on Thursday, August 21.

Quick Facts

Area 19,992 acres/31.24 mi²Preservation Area 15,861 acres
Planning Area 4,131 acres
RMP Conformance Status Conforming, Preservation Area only
Liaison Allison Bittner
Mount Olive Township official website

Certified to issue certain Highlands Exemptions.

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 Mount Olive Township’s work with the Council.

Highlands Land Use Ordinance – 2013
Highlands Exemption Ordinance [Municipality is authorized to issue certain Highlands Exemptions] – 2013
Master Plan Reexamination Report – 2012
Preservation Area Master Plan Element – 2012
Highlands Referral Ordinance [directs certain planning and regulatory documents be referred to the Highlands Council for review] – 2012
Highlands Environmental Resource Inventory (ERI) – 2011