SECTION 4: COUNTY PROFILE

SECTION 4 COUNTY PROFILE This profile describes the general information of the county (physical setting, population and demographics, general building stock, and land use and population trends) and critical facilities located in Hunterdon County. In Section 5, specific profile information is presented and analyzed to develop an understanding of the study area, including the economic, structural, and population assets at risk and the particular concerns that may be present related to hazards analyzed (for example, a high percentage of vulnerable persons in an area).

2016 HMP UPDATE CHANGES

 For the 2016 HMP update, the County Profile Section contains updated information regarding Hunterdon County's physical setting, population and demographics and trends, general building stock, land use and trends, and critical facilities. Additionally, future development trends in the county are now included in Section 4.

4.1 GENERAL INFORMATION Hunterdon County was established on March 11, 1714, separating from Burlington County (now known as Morris, Sussex, and Warren Counties). The county is located in western New Jersey, along the Delaware River and is made up of 26 municipalities that cover over 437 square miles. Hunterdon County is bordered to the north by Warren and Morris Counties, to the south by Mercer County, to the east by Somerset County, and to the west by the Delaware River and Pennsylvania. Figure 4-1 illustrates Hunterdon County, its municipalities, and the surrounding jurisdictions.

4.1.1 Physical Setting

This section presents the physical setting of Hunterdon County, including: hydrography and hydrology, topography and geology, climate, and land use/land cover.

Hydrography and Hydrology

There are 849 linear miles of rivers and streams in Hunterdon County, connecting rural areas, suburban areas, villages and towns (Hunterdon County Growth Management Plan 2007). These waterways include rivers, such as the Delaware River, as well as numerous smaller rivers, brooks, and streams, including: Alexauken Creek, Assiscong Creek, Back Brook, Beaver Brook, Brookville Creek, Bushkill Brook, Capoolong Creek, Chambers Brook, First Neshanic River, Harihokake Creek, Holland Brook, Lamington River, Little Nishisakawick Creek, Lockatong Creek, Milford Creek, Muddy Run, Mulhockaway Creek, Musconetcong River, Neshanic River, Nishisakawick Creek, Pleasant Run, Quequacommisacong Creek, Rockaway Creek, Rocky Run, Route 202 Tributary, Second Neshanic River, Sidney Brook, South Branch Raritan River, South Fork Third Neshanic River, Spruce Run, Stony Brook, Swan Creek, Third Neshanic River, Walnut Brook, Wickecheoke Creek, and Willoughby Brook (Federal Emergency Management Agency [FEMA] Flood Insurance Study [FIS] 2012). Figure 4-2 illustrates the waterbodies of Hunterdon County.

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Figure 4-1. Overview Map of Hunterdon County, New Jersey

Source: New Jersey Geographic Information Network, Hunterdon County

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Figure 4-2. Waterbodies in Hunterdon County

Source: NJGIN, Hunterdon County

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Watersheds

A watershed is the area of land that drains into a body of water such as a river, lake, stream, or bay. It is separated from other systems by high points in the area such as hills or slopes. It includes not only the waterway itself but also the entire land area that drains to it. Drainage basins generally refer to large watersheds that encompass the watersheds of many smaller rivers and streams.

In New Jersey, the state is divided into 20 Watershed Management Areas (WMA), which are made up of smaller watersheds. Hunterdon County is located in four of the 20 WMAs that are discussed further below: Upper Delaware (WMA 1); North and South Branches of Raritan (WMA 8); Millstone River (WMA 10); and Central Delaware (WMA 11). Figure 4-3 illustrates the watersheds of the State of New Jersey including Hunterdon County.

Watershed Management Area 8 – North and South Branch Raritan WMA 8 includes the North and South Branches of the Raritan River and their tributaries. Large portions of Somerset, Hunterdon, and Morris Counties are included in this land area. The North Branch of the Raritan River is 23 miles long and flows from northwestern Morris County through Somerset County to the confluence with the South Branch between the Towns of Branchburg and Raritan. Major tributaries include the Peapack Brook, Rockaway Creek, and Lamington River. The only major impoundment is Ravine Lake. Land use in the North Branch Raritan River Watershed is primarily rural, consisting of woodland and agricultural, with scattered areas of commercial and residential. However, there is dense development along the major road corridors.

The South Branch of the Raritan River is 51 miles long and flows from western Morris County through central Hunterdon County into western Somerset County before joining the North Branch. Major tributaries include the Neshanic River, Spruce Run Creek, Mulhockaway Creek, and Cakepoulin Creek. Major impoundments are the Spruce Run and Round Valley Reservoirs. Land use in the South Branch Raritan River Watershed is mostly agricultural, but suburban-industrial development is increasing at a rapid rate.

Watershed Management Area 10 – Millstone WMA 10 includes the Millstone River and its tributaries. The Millstone River itself is a tributary to the Raritan River. This watershed lies in parts of Hunterdon, Somerset, Middlesex, Mercer, and Monmouth Counties. The Millstone River is 38 miles long and flows from Millstone Township in Monmouth County to the Raritan River near Manville and Bound Brook. Major tributaries include the Stony Brook, Cranbury Brook, Bear Brook, Ten Mile River, Six Mile River, and Bedens Brook. The largest impoundment is Carnegie Lake. Land use in the Millstone Watershed is primarily suburban development with scattered agricultural areas although there is extensive, recent development present in the upper portion of the watershed (NJDEP 2012).

Watershed Management Area 11 – Central Delaware WMA 11, known as the Central Delaware Tributaries, affects the drainage in 24 municipalities within the counties of Hunterdon, Mercer, and Monmouth. The predominant drainage funnels to the Delaware River or the Delaware & Raritan (D&R) Canal. WMA 11 covers approximately 272 square miles and is dominated by the Assunpink Creek and its tributaries to the south and much smaller creeks in the northern portions. Land uses in this area range from agricultural to urban, most notably in the State Capital, the City of Trenton. The land area has also been heavily impacted by suburban development. There are four subwatersheds in WMA 11: Lockatong Creek/Wickecheoke Creek, Hakihokake/Harihokake/Nishisakawick Creek, Alexauken Creek/Moore Creek/Jacobs Creek, and Assunpink Creek (NJDEP 2012).

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Figure 4-3. Watersheds of New Jersey

Source: NJDEP 2012 Note: The location of Hunterdon County is depicted by the blue circle. The numbers indicate the Watershed Management Area (i.e. Watershed Management Area 01).

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Topography and Geology

The landscape of Hunterdon County is varied and includes forests, grasslands, wetlands, and streams. The county falls within two physiographic provinces of New Jersey – the Highlands and the Piedmont Provinces. The Highlands Province extends from Pennsylvania to Connecticut, crossing all or portions of 15 municipalities in northwestern Hunterdon County. The Highlands Province comprises one-third of the county’s land. The geology in this province has formed broad, flat-topped ridges and steep-sided valleys. The valleys consist of softer carbonate rock landscapes and shale. Rock outcroppings provide varied conditions to support a healthy diversity of plan and animal habitats in the county. The broader fertile valley of the Musconetcong River is an important grassland habitat and contains agricultural soils that are still farmed (Hunterdon County Growth Management Plan 2007).

The Piedmont Province occupies two-thirds of the county and contains rolling, moderately sloping terrain and wide valleys. High rocky ridges, such as Cushetunk Mountain and Sourland Mountain, rise above the lowlands. There is a variety of habitats within this province and includes large grassland areas in East Amwell and portions of neighboring municipalities, the forests of Sourland Mountain, and the Delaware River bluffs. There is prime agricultural soils in the Piedmont, especially in the eastern portions of the county (Hunterdon County Growth Management Plan 2007).

Climate

The State of New Jersey is located approximately halfway between the equator and the North Pole, resulting in a climate that is influenced by wet, dry, hot and cold airstreams, making a highly variable environment. The dominant feature of the atmospheric circulation over North America, including New Jersey, is the broad, undulating flow from west to east across the middle latitudes of the continent. This pattern exerts a major influence on the weather throughout the State (Office of the New Jersey State Climatologist [ONJSC] Date Unknown).

The State of New Jersey is divided into five distinct climate zones. Distinct variations in the day-to-day weather between each of the climate zones is a result of the geology distance from the Atlantic Ocean, and prevailing atmospheric flow patterns. The five climate zones in New Jersey are: Northern, Central, Pine Barrens, Southwest, and Coastal (ONJSC Date Unknown). Hunterdon County is located in the Northern Climate Zone, which is described below.

The Northern Climate Zone covers approximately one-quarter of New Jersey and consists mainly of elevated highlands and valleys which are part of the Appalachian Uplands. This zone can be characterized by having a continental type of climate with minimal influence from the Atlantic Ocean, except when the winds contain an easterly component. Annual snowfall averages 40 to 50 inches. During the warmer months, thunderstorms are responsible for most of the rainfall. The climate zone has the shortest growing season, about 155 days (ONJSC Date Unknown).

Hunterdon County’s average temperatures range from a low of 19°F in January to a high of 85°F in July. Average monthly precipitation ranges from 3.16 inches in February to 5.16 inches in July.

Land Use, Land Cover, and Land Use Trends

Hunterdon County has a varied landscape, including forests, grasslands, wetlands, and streams. The Highlands Province covers the northern third of the county. This area is subject to stringent environmental controls that limit growth and development. The remaining portion of the county is part of the Piedmont Province, consisting of grasslands, forests, the Sourland Mountains, river bluffs, and prime agricultural soil.

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In 2007, the majority, or 35.9-percent, of the land in Hunterdon County was designated as forested land. By 2012 there was a slight increase in forested land, indicating that approximately 36.1-percent of the county was forested. In 2007, 24.8-percent was urban land; 8.6 percent was wetlands land; 0.4-percent was barren land; and 28.3-percent was agricultural lands. When compared with the 2012 land use land cover data set, there has been a slight increase in urban land (1.4-percent), while there has been a slight decrease in wetlands (-0.1-percent) and agricultural land (-1.5-percent ) and substantial decrease in barren land (-32.5-percent). Refer to Table 4-1 and Figure 4-4 below.

Table 4-1. Land Use Summary for Hunterdon County, 2007 and 2012

2007 Data 2012 Data Percent of Percent of Hunterdon Hunterdon Land Use Category Acreage County Acreage County Agriculture 78,898 28.3% 77,737 27.9% Barren 1,024 0.4% 691 0.2% Forest 99,887 35.9% 100,445 36.1% Urban 69,021 24.8% 69,986 25.1% Wetlands 23,852 8.6% 23,819 8.6% Source: NJDEP (2012 LULC) Note: Urban land includes residential, industrial, transportation, and recreational land. Water is excluded from the table above.

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Figure 4-4. 2012 Land Use Land Cover for Hunterdon County

Source: NJDEP 2012

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Open Space and Parkland

Open space zoning requires the preservation of large areas of open space in exchange for a reduced minimum lot size. Few municipalities in the county have taken full advantage of open space zoning, despite the opportunities it presents for preserving land, creating more compact development patterns and offering more diverse housing options. Some communities permit open space developments but still require relatively large lot sizes (1 to 1.5 acres) to accommodate individual septic systems. Far fewer allow community wastewater treatment systems to serve open space developments, thereby permitting a reduction in lot sizes in exchange for larger tracts of preserved land. In one such development in Union Township, 39 homes were built on 7,000 square foot lots. As a result, over 80-percent of the property was preserved in open space (Hunterdon County Profile 2005).

The Hunterdon County Division of Parks and Recreation is dedicated to preserving open space and natural resources, providing safe parks and facilities, and offering educational and recreational opportunities. The county has 26 individual park areas. Some serve to buffer waterways, forming greenway corridors, while some contain parking areas, picnic and camping areas. The majority of the county parks are located in Raritan, Readington, Clinton, and Lebanon Townships. Refer to Table 4-2 below for a summary of the Hunterdon County Parks.

Table 4-2. Hunterdon County Parks

County Park Acreage Municipality Owner Bull’s Island Recreation Area 80 acres Stockton Borough State Charlestown Greenway Section 58 acres Bethlehem Township County (Tower Hill Reserve) Charlestown Reserve 269 acres Bethlehem Township and Hampton Borough County Clover Hill Park 116 acres Readington Township County Cold Brook Park 180 acres Tewksbury Township County Califon and High Bridge Boroughs; Clinton, Columbia Trail 108 acres County Lebanon, and Tewksbury Townships Court Street Park 1 acre Flemington Borough County Crystal Springs Preserve 232 acres Lebanon Township County Cushetunk Mountain Preserve 380 acres Clinton and Readington Townships County Deer Path Park 104 acres Readington Township County Echo Hill Park 90 acres Clinton Township County Heron Glen Golf Course 241 acres Raritan Township County Hilltop Preserve 59 acres Raritan Township County Hoffman Park 354 acres Union Township County Hunterdon County Arboretum 135 acres Clinton Township County Jugtown Mountain Preserve 262 acres Bethlehem Township County Landsdown Meadows 174 acres Franklin Township County Landsdown Trail 18 acres Clinton Township County Laport Reserve 49 acres East Amwell Township County Miquin Woods Preserve 302 acres Lebanon Township County Mountain Farm Section 154 acres Lebanon Township County (Tettertown Preserve) Musconetcong Gorge Preserve 501 acres Holland Township County Musconetcong Mountain Preserve 102 acres Holland Township County

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County Park Acreage Municipality Owner Point Mountain Reservation 1,139 acres Lebanon Township County Round Mountain Section 229 acres Readington Township County (Deer Path Park) Round Valley Recreation Area 3,684 acres Lebanon Township State Schick Reserve 311 acres Alexandria Township County Sourland Mountain Preserve 364 acres East Amwell Township County High Bridge Borough, Raritan, Clinton, Franklin, South Branch Reservation 943 acres County and Readington Townships South Branch Wildlife 437 acres Hillsborough Township County Management Area South County Park 252 acres East and West Amwell Townships County Spruce Run Recreation Area 2,030 acres Clinton Township State Tettertown Preserve 153 acres Lebanon Township County Tower Hill Reserve 158 acres Bethlehem Township County Union Furnace Preserve 100 acres Union Township County Uplands Reserve 100 acres Raritan Township County Van Leight Management Area 55 acres Bethlehem Township County (Tower Hill Reserve) Voorhees State Park 1,336 acres Glen Gardner Borough State Westcott Preserve 182 acres Delaware Township County Source: Hunterdon County Division of Parks and Recreation

Agriculture

Hunterdon County maintains the largest number of farms and the second highest amount of farmland assessed property statewide. The county has a diverse agricultural base with small to moderately sized farms (Hunterdon County Profile 2005). Based on the 2012 Census of Agriculture, there were 1,447 farms with a total of 96,025 acres of farmland in Hunterdon County. The average farm size was 66 acres. Hunterdon County farms had a total market value of products sold of $57.319 million in crop sales and $9.888 million in livestock sales, averaging $46,445 per farm. The 2012 Census of Agriculture indicated that 633 farm operators reported farming as their primary occupation (USDA 2012). Table 4-3 lists the acreage of agricultural land in Hunterdon County.

Table 4-3. Agricultural Land in Hunterdon County in 2012

Harvested Land in Farms Total Cropland Cropland Irrigated Land Number of Farms (acres) (acres) (acres) (acres) 1,447 96,025 58,261 50,186 1,183 Source: USDA 2012

The 2012 Census of Agriculture indicated that the top crop items, by acres, in Hunterdon County are forage-land used for all hay and haylage, grass silage, and greenchop (29,690 acres); corn for grain (8,946 acres); soybeans for beans (5,405 acres); wheat for grain, all (1,651 acres); and winter wheat for grain (1,651 acres) (USDA 2012).

The Highlands Region

Of the over 800,000 acres that make up New Jersey’s Highlands Region, the Highlands Act designates approximately 398,000 acres of exceptional natural resource value as the Highlands Preservation Area. Approximately 145,000 acres within the Highlands Preservation Area are undeveloped. All of the land in the Highlands Region that is not in the Highlands Preservation Area is located within the Highlands Planning Area.

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A complete description of the Highlands Preservation Area boundaries is set forth in Section 7 of the Highlands Water Protection and Planning Act.

Hunterdon County is partially located within the New Jersey Highlands Region. It is one of the seven counties protected by and subject to the provisions of the Highlands Water Protection and Planning Act. The Highlands Region of Hunterdon County consists of approximately 64,925 acres. Figure 4-5 illustrates the Highlands Preservation and Planning Areas in Hunterdon County. Table 4-4 summarizes the acreage of the Highlands Region in Hunterdon County.

Figure 4-5. Highlands Preservation and Planning Areas of Hunterdon County

Source: Hunterdon County Planning Department 2016

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Table 4-4. Acreage of the Highlands Region in Hunterdon County

Municipality Planning Area Preservation Area Total (acres) (acres) (acres) Alexandria Township 15,039 2,719 17,758 Bethlehem Township 1,137 12,173 13,310 Bloomsbury Borough 0 625 625 Califon Borough 0 632 632 Clinton Town 781 141 922 Clinton Township 21,054 639 21,693 Glen Gardner Borough 0 998 998 Hampton Borough 134 823 957 High Bridge Borough 1,558 0 1,558 Holland Township 13,361 1,961 15,322 Lebanon Borough 577 0 577 Lebanon Township 7 20,257 20,264 Milford Borough 812 0 812 Tewksbury Township 6,860 13,475 20,335 Union Township 2,665 10,482 13,147 Total Acres For Hunterdon County 63,985 64,925 128,910 Source: Highlands Regional Master Plan (excerpt of Table 1.1).

Metropolitan Statistical Area

Metropolitan statistical areas (MSA) are geographic entities delineated by the New Jersey Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for use by federal statistical agencies in collecting, tabulating, and publishing federal statistics. A MSA is defined as having a large nucleus, together with adjacent communities which have a high degree of social and economic integration with that core (U.S. Census 2014).

Northeast New Jersey and portions of New York State are located in the New York-Newark Combined Statistical Area. This area is broken down into smaller MSAs. Hunterdon County is located within the New York-Newark- Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA MSA. Due to the size of this MSA, it is further divided into four metropolitan divisions, with Hunterdon County being located within the Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division (U.S. Census 2014). Figure 4-6 illustrates the different statistical areas in New Jersey and parts of New York State.

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Figure 4-6. New York-Newark Combined Statistical Area and Adjacent Statistical Areas

Source: U.S. Census 2014

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4.2 POPULATION AND DEMOGRAPHICS The DMA 2000 requires that HMPs consider the risk and vulnerability of socially vulnerable populations to natural hazards. These populations can be more susceptible to hazard events, based on a number of factors including their physical and financial ability to react or respond during a hazard and the location and construction quality of their housing. For the purposes of this planning process, vulnerable populations in Hunterdon County include children, elderly, low-income, the physically or mentally disabled, non-English speakers and the medically or chemically dependent.

4.2.1 Population Characteristics

According to the 2010 U.S. Census, Hunterdon County had a population of 128,349 people, a slight increase from the 2000 U.S. Census population of 121,989 people. Table 4-5 presents the socially vulnerable population statistics for Hunterdon County based on the 2000 and 2010 U.S. Census data. Figure 4-7 shows the distribution of the general population density (persons per square mile) in 2010 by census block. Population density has a strong correlation with hazard vulnerability and loss. Urban areas tend to have larger populations and numbers of structures; therefore, these areas tend to experience greater loss during hazard events.

4.2.2 Vulnerable Populations

Identifying concentrations of vulnerable populations can assist communities in targeting preparedness, response and mitigation actions. For the purposes of this planning process, vulnerable populations in Hunterdon County include children, elderly, low-income, the physically or mentally disabled, non-English speakers, and the medically or chemically dependent.

Age

Children are considered vulnerable because they are dependent on others to safely access resources during emergencies. The elderly are more apt to lack the physical and economic resources necessary for response to hazard events and are more likely to suffer health-related consequences making recovery slower. Those living on their own may have more difficulty evacuating their homes. The elderly are also more likely to live in senior care and living facilities (described in Section 4.6) where emergency preparedness occurs at the discretion of facility operators.

According to the 2010 U.S. Census, the median age in Hunterdon County was 44 years. Of the 2010 population, 12.7-percent (16,344 persons) of the population were age 65 and older. According to the 2000 U.S. Census, 9.9- percent (12,090 persons) of the county’s population were age 65 and older. Figure 4-8 shows the distribution of persons over age 65 in Hunterdon County. According to the 2010 U.S. Census, 23.5-percent (30,217 persons) of the county population were age 16 or younger, while the 2000 U.S. Census indicates 23-percent (28,045 persons) were age 16 or younger. Figure 4-10 shows the distribution of persons under the age 16 in Hunterdon County.

Income

Of the total population, economically disadvantaged populations are more vulnerable to hazards because they are likely to evaluate their risk and make decisions based on the major economic impact to their family and may not have funds to evacuate. Based on the 2009-2013 American Community Survey Five-Year Estimates, per capita income in Hunterdon County was estimated at $50,349 and the median household income was $106,143 (in 2013 inflation-adjusted dollars). It is estimated that in Hunterdon County, over 12.5-percent of households receive an income between $50,000 and $74,999 per year, and 18.5-percent of households receive over $200,000 annually.

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The 2009-2013 American Community Survey estimates approximately 9.4-percent (4,417 households) of the households in Hunterdon County make less than $25,000 per year and are therefore below the poverty level. According to the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2013 poverty thresholds, the weighted average thresholds for a family of four in 2013 was $23,834; for a family of three, $18,552; for a family of two, $15,142, and for unrelated individuals, $11,888. Figure 4-9 shows the distribution of low income persons.

It is noted that the U.S. Census data for household income provided in HAZUS-MH includes two ranges (less than $10,000 and $10,000-$20,000/year) that were totaled to provide the “low-income” data used in this study. This does not correspond exactly with the “poverty” thresholds established by the U.S. Census Bureau, which identifies households with two adults and two children with an annual household income below $23,624 per year as “low income” for this region. This difference is not believed to be significant for the purposes of this planning effort.

Physically or Mentally Disabled

Based on the 2009-2013 American Community Survey, the total non-institutionalized population of Hunterdon County is 122,747, which is approximately 95.6-percent of the total population. Approximately 10,005 of the 122,747 residents are living with a disability. About 9.4-percent of these residents are under the age of 18 and about 46.5-percent are 65 years or older.

Non-English Speakers

According to the 2009-2013 American Community Survey, 10.8-percent of the county’s population over the age of 5 primarily speaks a language other than English at home. This is significantly less than the state average of 30.0-percent. Of the county’s population, 4.0-percent speak Spanish, 4.6-percent speak other Indo-European languages, 1.8-percent speak Asian and Pacific Islander languages, and 0.4-percent speak other languages.

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Figure 4-7. Distribution of General Population Density for Hunterdon County, New Jersey

Source: U.S. Census 2010 Note: The figure indicates distribution based on U.S. Census Block designations.

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Figure 4-8. Distribution of Persons over the Age of 65 in Hunterdon County, New Jersey

Source: U.S. Census 2010 Note: The figure indicates distribution based on U.S. Census Block designations.

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Figure 4-9. Distribution of Low-Income Populations in Hunterdon County, New Jersey

Source: U.S. Census 2010 Note: The figure indicates distribution based on U.S. Census Block designations.

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Figure 4-10. Distribution of Children Under the Age of 16 in Hunterdon County, New Jersey

Source: U.S. Census 2010 Note: The figure indicates distribution based on U.S. Census Block designations.

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Table 4-5. Hunterdon County Population Statistics

2010 U.S. Census 2000 U.S. Census * Pop. % Pop. Low- % Low- Pop. % Pop Low- % Low- Pop. % Pop. Under Under Income Income Pop. % Pop. Under Under Income Income Municipality Total 65+ 65+ 16 16 Pop.* Pop. Total 65+ 65+ 16 16 Pop.* Pop. Township of Alexandria 4,938 622 12.6% 1,261 25.5% 61 1.2% 4,698 568 12.1% 1,203 25.6% 121 2.6% Township of Bethlehem 3,979 386 9.7% 1,100 27.6% 46 1.2% 3,820 244 6.4% 1,009 26.4% 67 1.8% Borough of Bloomsbury 870 80 9.2% 235 27.0% 26 3.0% 886 89 10.0% 244 27.5% 18 2.0% Borough of Califon 1,076 103 9.6% 303 28.2% 13 1.2% 1,055 105 10.0% 257 24.4% 56 5.3% Town of Clinton 2,719 314 11.5% 706 26.0% 105 3.9% 2,632 258 9.8% 638 24.2% 65 2.5% Township of Clinton 13,478 1,437 10.7% 3,242 24.1% 161 1.2% 12,957 937 7.2% 3,033 23.4% 146 1.1% Township of Delaware 4,563 735 16.1% 915 20.1% 41 0.9% 4,478 513 11.5% 940 21.0% 143 3.2% Township of East Amwell 4,013 568 14.2% 883 22.0% 74 1.8% 4,455 448 10.1% 992 22.3% 75 1.7% Borough of Flemington 4,581 472 10.3% 1,022 22.3% 271 5.9% 4,200 511 12.2% 768 18.3% 385 9.2% Township of Franklin 3,195 490 15.3% 788 24.7% 34 1.1% 2,990 362 12.1% 652 21.8% 59 2.0% Borough of Frenchtown 1,373 155 11.3% 287 20.9% 99 7.2% 1,488 136 9.1% 296 19.9% 89 6.0% Borough of Glen Gardener 1,704 150 8.8% 363 21.3% 47 2.8% 1,902 138 7.3% 446 23.4% 90 4.7% Borough of Hampton 1,401 188 13.4% 302 21.6% 152 10.8% 1,546 168 10.9% 358 23.2% 131 8.5% Borough of High Bridge 3,648 314 8.6% 885 24.3% 26 0.7% 3,776 245 6.5% 932 24.7% 88 2.3% Township of Holland 5,291 847 16.0% 1,276 24.1% 138 2.6% 5,124 748 14.6% 1,144 22.3% 141 2.8% Township of Kingwood 3,845 496 12.9% 888 23.1% 80 2.1% 3,782 401 10.6% 921 24.4% 186 4.9% City of Lambertville 3,906 678 17.4% 534 13.7% 331 8.5% 3,868 628 16.2% 481 12.4% 317 8.2% Borough of Lebanon 1,358 179 13.2% 286 21.1% 27 2.0% 1,065 116 10.9% 232 21.8% 26 2.4% Township of Lebanon 6,588 999 15.2% 1,491 22.6% 155 2.4% 5,816 652 11.2% 1,281 22.0% 116 2.0% Borough of Milford 1,233 197 16.0% 254 20.6% 72 5.8% 1,195 154 12.9% 274 22.9% 79 6.6% Township of Raritan 22,185 2,671 12.0% 5,805 26.2% 449 2.0% 19,809 1,730 8.7% 5,189 26.2% 392 2.0% Township of Readington 16,126 2,184 13.5% 4,050 25.1% 249 1.5% 15,803 1,503 9.5% 3,828 24.2% 319 2.0% Borough of Stockton 538 97 18.0% 105 19.5% 19 3.5% 560 102 18.2% 106 18.9% 45 8.0% Township of Tewksbury 5,993 977 16.3% 1,517 25.3% 168 2.8% 5,541 610 11.0% 1,316 23.8% 58 1.0% Township of Union 5,908 568 9.6% 1,086 18.4% 49 0.8% 6,160 399 6.5% 1,051 17.1% 101 1.6% Township of West Amwell 3,840 437 11.4% 633 16.5% 112 2.9% 2,383 325 13.6% 454 19.1% 101 4.2% Hunterdon County Total 128,349 16,344 12.7% 30,217 23.5% 3,005 2.3% 121,989 12,090 9.9% 28,045 23.0% 3,414 2.8% Source: 2010 U.S. Census (U.S. Census Bureau); HAZUS-MH (for 2000 U.S. Census data) Notes: Pop. = population * Individuals below poverty level (U.S. Census poverty threshold for a 3-person family unit is approximately $18,522)

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4.2.3 Population Trends

This section discusses population trends to use as a basis for estimating future changes of the population and significantly change the character of the area. Population trends can provide a basis for making decisions on the type of mitigation approaches to consider and the locations in which these approaches should be applied. This information can also be used to support planning decisions regarding future development in vulnerable areas.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Hunterdon County’s 2010 population was 128,349 persons, which is a 5.21 percent increase from the 2000 U.S. Census population of 121,989. Between 1900 and 2010, the county has experienced overall growth. The largest increase in population was between 1960 and 1970 when the population increased by 28.8-percent. The smallest increase was between 2000 and 2010 when the population increased by 5.2-percent. The only decreases in population was a 2.7-percent decrease between 1900 and 1910, and a 2.0-percent decrease between 1910 and 1920. According to the U.S. Census, the 2014 population estimate for Hunterdon County shows a decrease since the 2010 U.S. Census. Table 4-6 displays the population trends from 1900 to 2014 in Hunterdon County.

Table 4-6. Hunterdon County Population Trends, 1900 to 2014

Percent Change in Population Year Population Population Change 1900 34,507 N/A N/A 1910 33,569 -938 -2.7% 1920 32,885 -684 -2.0% 1930 34,728 1,843 5.6% 1940 36,766 2,038 5.9% 1950 42,736 5,970 16.2% 1960 54,107 11,371 26.6% 1970 69,718 15,611 28.9% 1980 87,361 17,643 25.3% 1990 107,852 20,491 23.5% 2000 121,989 14,137 13.1% 2010 128,349 6,360 5.2% 2014 (estimate) 126,067 -2,282 -1.8% Source: U.S. Census Bureau 2015 Note: N/A = Not Applicable Change in population and percent in population change was calculated from available data.

Table 4-7 shows the 10 largest municipalities in Hunterdon County. According to the 2010 U.S. Census, Raritan Township was the most populous municipality, comprising 17.3-percent of the county’s total population.

Table 4-7. Ten Largest Municipalities in Hunterdon County

Rank Municipality 2010 Population 1 Raritan Township 22,185 2 Readington Township 16,126 3 Clinton Township 13,478 4 Lebanon Township 6,588

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Rank Municipality 2010 Population 5 Tewksbury Township 5,993 6 UnionTownship 5,908 7 Holland Township 5,291 8 Alexandria Township 4,938 9 Flemington Borough 4,581 10 Delaware Township 4,563 Source: U.S. Census 2010

Table 4-8 shows the population trends in Hunterdon County, between 2000 and 2010. Between 2000 and 2010, West Amwell Township experienced the largest growth in population, a 61.1-percent increase from 2000 to 2010. During this same time period, eight municipalities saw a decrease in their population: Bloomsburg Borough (-1.81 percent), East Amwell Township (-9.92 percent), Frenchtown Borough (-7.73 percent), Glen Gardner Borough (-10.41 percent), Hampton Borough (-9.38 percent), High Bridge Borough (-3.39 percent), Stockton Borough (-3.93 percent), and Union Township (-4.09 percent).

Table 4-8. Population Trends in Hunterdon County by Municipality

Percent 2000 2010 Change in Population Municipality U.S. Census U.S. Census Population Change Alexandria Township 4,698 4,938 240 5.11% Bethlehem Township 3,820 3,979 159 4.16% Bloomsbury Borough 886 870 -16 -1.81% Califon Borough 1,055 1,076 21 1.99% Clinton Town 2,632 2,719 87 3.31% Clinton Township 12,957 13,478 521 4.02% Delaware Township 4,478 4,563 85 1.90% East Amwell Township 4,455 4,013 -442 -9.92% Flemington Borough 4,200 4,581 381 9.07% Franklin Township 2,990 3,195 205 6.86% Frenchtown Borough 1,488 1,373 -115 -7.73% Glen Gardner Borough 1,902 1,704 -198 -10.41% Hampton Borough 1,546 1,401 -145 -9.38% High Bridge Borough 3,776 3,648 -128 -3.39% Holland Township 5,124 5,291 167 3.26% Kingwood Township 3,782 3,845 63 1.67% Lambertville City 3,868 3,906 38 0.98% Lebanon Borough 1,065 1,358 293 27.51% Lebanon Township 5,816 6,588 772 13.27% Milford Borough 1,195 1,233 38 3.18% Raritan Township 19,809 22,185 2,376 11.99% Readington Township 15,803 16,126 323 2.04% Stockton Borough 560 538 -22 -3.93%

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Percent 2000 2010 Change in Population Municipality U.S. Census U.S. Census Population Change Tewksbury Township 5,541 5,993 452 8.16% Union Township 6,160 5,908 -252 -4.09% West Amwell Township 2,383 3,840 1,457 61.14% Source: U.S. Census 2010

Over the next 15 years, from 2010 to 2032, Hunterdon County has a projected population growth of 5.4-percent. Based on New Jersey Department of Labor population projections, the county population is expected to reach 130,000 by 2022, and 135,300 by 2032 (Figure 4-11).

Figure 4-11. Hunterdon County Population Projections, 2010 to 2032

Source: New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development 2011

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4.3 GENERAL BUILDING STOCK The 2000 U.S. Census data identified 43,678 households (45,032 housing units) in Hunterdon County. The 2010 U.S. Census data identified 47,169 households (49,487 housing units) in Hunterdon County. Between 2000 and 2010, the county experienced an 8-percent increase in households and a 9.9-percent increase in housing units, respectively. The U.S. Census defines household as all the persons who occupy a housing unit, and a housing unit as a house, an apartment, a mobile home, a group of rooms, or a single room that is occupied (or if vacant, is intended for occupancy) as separate living quarters. Therefore, you may have more than one household per housing unit. The median price of an owner-occupied home in Hunterdon County was estimated at $404,300 (U.S. Census 2013).

For this update, the default general building stock in HAZUS-MH was updated and replaced with a custom building inventory for Hunterdon County both at the aggregate and structure level. The building stock update was performed using the most current parcel and tax assessment data provided by the New Jersey Department of the Treasury and Hunterdon County. The improved value was utilized on a parcel by parcel basis. For the purposes of this plan, there are approximately 44,522 parcels with improved values identified by the tax data available. These improved parcels account for a value of approximately $18.1 billion. Estimated content value was calculated by using 50 percent of the residential improvement value, and 100-percent of the non-residential improvement values. Using this methodology, there is approximately $6.8 billion in contents within these improved properties. Approximately 93.1-percent of the total buildings in the county are residential, which make up approximately 75.6-percent of the building stock structural value associated with residential housing. Table 4-9 presents building stock statistics by occupancy class for Hunterdon County.

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Table 4-9. Number of Buildings and Improvement Value by Occupancy Class

All Occupancies Residential Commercial Industrial Improved Estimated Total (Improved + Improved Improved Improved Municipality Count Value Contents Contents) Count Value Count Value Count Value Township of Alexandria 1,601 $425,501,972 $249,018,272 $674,520,244 1,497 $529,451,100 25 $17,873,400 79 $127,195,744 TownshipofBethlehem 1,325 $320,438,808 $171,224,863 $491,663,671 1,266 $447,641,837 18 $6,528,000 41 $37,493,834 Borough of Bloomsbury 360 $73,706,800 $46,865,100 $120,571,900 320 $80,525,100 18 $21,140,000 22 $18,906,800 BoroughofCalifon 433 $94,861,698 $56,368,148 $151,229,846 390 $115,480,650 27 $17,736,400 16 $18,012,796 Town of Clinton 807 $219,269,826 $142,664,826 $361,934,652 672 $229,815,000 112 $99,744,800 23 $32,374,852 TownshipofClinton 4,589 $1,465,944,808 $856,226,358 $2,322,171,166 4,365 $1,829,155,350 150 $228,027,854 74 $264,987,962 Township of Delaware 1,475 $334,328,575 $181,728,125 $516,056,700 1,370 $457,801,350 28 $15,117,000 77 $43,138,350 Township of East 1,339 $283,267,922 $161,264,022 $444,531,944 1,252 $366,011,700 36 $34,592,400 51 $43,927,844 Amwell Borough of Flemington 1,073 $313,799,372 $235,868,381 $549,667,753 810 $233,792,973 208 $225,265,654 55 $90,609,126 TownshipofFranklin 1,021 $284,880,343 $173,656,143 $458,536,486 918 $333,672,600 19 $46,844,000 84 $78,019,886 Borough of Frenchtown 504 $89,307,359 $57,691,259 $146,998,618 425 $94,848,300 58 $35,519,418 21 $16,630,900 Borough of Glen 697 $93,095,261 $49,495,161 $142,590,422 675 $130,800,300 12 $5,362,000 10 $6,428,122 Gardener Borough of Hampton 475 $86,350,964 $48,437,026 $134,787,990 442 $113,741,814 13 $6,163,800 20 $14,882,376 BoroughofHighBridge 1,408 $218,023,167 $121,553,867 $339,577,034 1,338 $289,407,900 34 $17,238,600 36 $32,930,534 Township of Holland 1,942 $412,786,538 $230,537,488 $643,324,026 1,868 $546,747,150 20 $15,040,000 54 $81,536,876 TownshipofKingwood 1,262 $272,194,382 $156,339,983 $428,534,365 1,154 $347,563,199 39 $23,608,200 69 $57,362,966 City of Lambertville 1,854 $397,169,226 $246,440,468 $643,609,694 1,634 $452,186,274 174 $119,696,854 46 $71,726,566 BoroughofLebanon 544 $184,545,139 $128,015,139 $312,560,278 470 $169,590,000 54 $111,251,218 20 $31,719,060 Township of Lebanon 2,182 $553,824,626 $357,434,931 $911,259,557 2,062 $589,169,087 57 $37,677,654 63 $284,412,816 BoroughofMilford 487 $80,478,088 $50,647,738 $131,125,826 419 $89,491,050 41 $19,914,976 27 $21,719,800 Township of Raritan 8,072 $2,274,829,675 $1,419,067,330 $3,693,897,005 7,733 $2,567,287,037 229 $659,307,472 110 $467,302,496 TownshipofReadington 5,953 $1,464,321,928 $839,391,383 $2,303,713,311 5,627 $1,874,791,637 188 $256,026,272 138 $172,895,402 Borough of Stockton 229 $38,136,900 $24,087,650 $62,224,550 193 $42,147,750 23 $13,513,600 13 $6,563,200 TownshipofTewksbury 2,072 $642,706,275 $353,497,784 $996,204,059 1,937 $867,625,473 36 $61,945,800 99 $66,632,786

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All Occupancies Residential Commercial Industrial Improved Estimated Total (Improved + Improved Improved Improved Municipality Count Value Contents Contents) Count Value Count Value Count Value Township of Union 1,827 $433,825,098 $252,784,698 $686,609,796 1,720 $543,121,200 55 $48,012,900 52 $95,475,696 Township of West 991 $281,494,710 $164,667,560 $446,162,270 904 $350,481,450 36 $35,520,418 51 $60,160,402 Amwell Hunterdon County 44,522 $11,339,089,460 $6,774,973,701 $18,114,063,161 41,461 $13,692,347,279 1,710 $2,178,668,690 1,351 $2,243,047,192 Total Source: Hunterdon County, NJ Department of the Treasury 2015 Note: Industrial includes structures associated with utilities (categorized as IND5).

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The 2009-2013 American Community Survey for Hunterdon County identified that the majority of housing units (75.4 percent) in Hunterdon County are one-unit detached units. The 2013 U.S. Census Bureau’s County Business Patterns data identified 3,877 business establishments employing 45,457 people in Hunterdon County. The professional, scientific, and technical services industry has the most number of establishments in the county, with 563 establishments. This is followed by the construction industry with 512 establishments, and the retail trade industry with 491 establishments (U.S. Census 2013).

Figures 4-12 through 4-14 show the distribution and exposure density of residential, commercial, and industrial buildings in Hunterdon County. Exposure density is the dollar value of structures per unit area, including building content value. The densities are shown in units of $1,000 ($K) per square mile. Viewing exposure distribution maps, such as Figures 4-10 through 4-12, can assist communities in visualizing areas of high exposure and in evaluating aspects of the study area in relation to the specific hazard risks.

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Figure 4-12. Distribution of Residential Building Stock and Value Density in Hunterdon County

Source: Hunterdon County; NJ Department of the Treasury, 2015

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Figure 4-13. Distribution of Commercial Building Stock and Exposure Density in Hunterdon County

Source: Hunterdon County; NJ Department of the Treasury, 2015

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Figure 4-14. Distribution of Industrial Building Stock and Value Density in Hunterdon County

Source: Hunterdon County; NJ Department of the Treasury, 2015

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4.4 ECONOMY As discussed in the FEMA ‘Local Mitigation Handbook’, after a natural hazard event, economic resiliency drives recovery. An understanding of the major employers and economic sectors in the county whose losses or inoperability would impact the community and its ability to receive from a disaster is essential.

The Hunterdon County Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) was submitted to and approved by the U.S. Economic Development Administration (USEDA) in December 2014. The process of the CEDS began in 2013 when Hunterdon County began research and outreach to plan the county’s economic future. The CEDS will serve as a guide to the county for creating economic growth and jobs (Hunterdon County CEDS 2014). The following provides information as stated on the CEDS website developed for Hunterdon County:

While the economic development framework in Hunterdon County is limited, several municipal economic development organizations are involved in the economic health of their municipalities. The Hunterdon County Chamber of Commerce supports economic growth in the County. While there was at one time a Hunterdon Economic Partnership dedicated to economic development, that organization is no longer in existence (Hunterdon County CEDS 2014).

A business improvement district (BID) was created in March 2011 in the Borough of Flemington. The purpose of the BID is to “protect and improve the economic potential of each and every business that chooses to locate in Flemington. The Business Improvement District promotes Flemington as a place to experience its history, culture, art, shops and restaurants” (Hunterdon County CEDS 2014).

Additionally, the Greater Raritan Workforce Investment Board (GRWIB) provides service to Hunterdon and Somerset Counties charged with providing resources for employers to sustain their businesses, employees to better their career prospects, and for the unemployed to find jobs. The GRWIB plans a One Stop Career Center in Flemington to improve activity and results in Hunterdon County (Hunterdon County CEDS 2014).

Hunterdon County’s economy is comprised of a number of industries, the more notable of which include retail trade and healthcare. Within Hunterdon County, the insurance carrier sector was the top industry by total output, labor income, and total value added in 2011. Wholesale trade businesses and retail non- stores (direct and electronic sales) are the next strongest sectors, although they contributed less than half as much total value added as compared to the insurance sector (Hunterdon County CEDS 2014).

One trend identified in the County is the projected growth in lower wage industry employment–the retail trade, healthcare and social assistance, and food and beverage industries in particular. Already the largest industry by employment in Hunterdon County, Health Care and Social Assistance is expected to further expand through 2020. Over the next ten years and beyond, Hunterdon County will see significant growth in industry sectors which principally rely upon lower wage occupations (Hunterdon County CEDS 2014).

While agriculture is not one of Hunterdon County’s top industries by employment or value added, it is an industry with unique history and importance to Hunterdon County and the County’s brand. The industry is additionally valuable from environmental and social standpoints, due to the many benefits associated with access to locally grown and produced food. Specialty farms also provide opportunities for agritourism (Hunterdon County CEDS 2014).

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4.5 DEVELOPMENT TRENDS AND NEW DEVELOPMENT An understanding of population and development trends can assist in planning for future development and ensuring that appropriate mitigation, planning, and preparedness measures are in place to protect human health and community infrastructure. The DMA 2000 requires that communities consider land use trends, which can impact the need for, and priority of, mitigation options over time. Land use and development trends significantly impact exposure and vulnerability to various hazards. For example, significant development in a hazard area increases the building stock and population exposed to that hazard.

Local zoning and planning authority is provided for under the New Jersey Municipal Land Use Law, which gives municipalities zoning and planning authority. Refer to Sections 6 and 9 for further details on the planning and regulatory capabilities for the county and each municipality. Potential future development in the next five years, as identified by each municipality, is noted in the following table and figure (Table 4-10; Figure 4-15). Refer to Section 9 which evaluates the potential new development exposure to natural hazards.

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Table 4-10. Potential New Development in Hunterdon County

Address/Block and Municipality Property Name Type Number of Structures Description/Status Lot Sky Manor Airpark B-21,L-38.01 to Township of Alexandria Residential 12 Development is progressing Homes B-21-38.20 Only a foundation for one B-15, L-6.01 to Township of Alexandria Hahola Farms Residential 7 home has been installed. B-15, L-6.08 Development is for sale. B-18 L-24.01 through Township of Alexandria Hidden Meadows Residential 6 Development hasn’t begun B-18, L-24.07 Riverside Drive 6 completed Town of Clinton Riverside Drive Residential 8 duplex homes Block 23, Lots 11.06, 2 under construction 11.05, 11.07, 6, 6.01 Park Valley Developers 60-unit apartment Village Road Town of Clinton Residential Under construction (Twin Ponds) complex Block 1, 60.02 35-unit apartment Halstead Street Town of Clinton Eastern Hill Residential Before the Land Use Board complex Block 16, Lot 22.02 Included in the affordable Township of Clinton Affordable Housing Residential 130 units Block 82, Lot 4.03 housing plan Township of Clinton New Fire Training Center Government 59 Petticoat Lane 135 Locktown Township of Delaware Bruce Blair Residential 1 Built Sergeantsville Road Township of Delaware RJB Ventures Residential 1 7 Jurgenson Road Built

Township of Delaware RJB Ventures Residential 1 1 Jurgenson Road Built

Township of Delaware RJB Ventures Residential 1 8 Jurgenson Road Built

Township of Delaware The Fornara Group Residential 1 78 Strimples Mill Road Built

Township of Delaware Van Holten Group Residential 1 5 Severns Way Built

Township of Delaware Rjb Ventures Residential 1 3 Jurgenson Road Built

Township of Delaware Rjb Ventures Residential 1 4 Jurgenson Road Built

Township of Delaware Wheaton Residential 1 7 Covered Bridge Road Built

Township of Delaware Lawrence Residential 1 73 Biser Road Built

Township of Delaware Burns Residential 1 3 Hamp Road Built

Township of Delaware Rjb Ventures Residential 1 2 Jurgenson Road Built

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Table 4-10. Potential New Development in Hunterdon County

Address/Block and Municipality Property Name Type Number of Structures Description/Status Lot Township of Delaware Hughes Residential 1 20 Strimples Mill Road Built

Township of Delaware Lyons Residential 1 493 Sergeantsville Road Built

Township of Delaware Van Holten Residential 1 4 Severns Way Built

Township of Delaware Van Holten Residential 1 2 Severns Way Built

Township of Delaware Savare Residential 1 6 Pavilca Road TCO

Township of Delaware Grady Residential 1 74 Sanford Road TCO

Township of Delaware Van Holten Residential 1 10 Severns Way In Progress

Township of Delaware GTG Builders LLC Residential 1 765 Sergeantsville Road Permit Approved

Township of Delaware Galleria Homes, LLC Residential 1 4 Dogwood Drive Permit Submitted 342 Rosemont Ringoes Township of Delaware Roger Locandro, Jr. Residential 1 Permit Approved Road 344 Rosemont Ringoes Township of Delaware Roger Locandro, Jr. Residential 1 Permit Approved Road Township of Delaware Bellsflower Farm LLC Residential 12 33 Rittenhouse Road Subdivided 27 Sandbrook Township of Delaware Locandro Residential 13 Subdivided Headquarters Road Township of Delaware Van Holten Residential 1 1 Severns Way Lot 1 unit Additional retail building at Borough of Flemington Shoppes at Flemington Commercial Reaville Avenue 37,038 square feet shopping center Flemington Lot Glass 59 units Approved Borough of Flemington Mixed-Use 156 Main Street Townhomes 3,789 square feet each Unbuilt Park Avenue and Approved Borough of Flemington Nilkanth Commercial 21, 534 square feet North Main Street Unbuilt 1 building; square footage Approved Borough of Flemington Union Hotel Mixed-Use 76 Main Street currently unknown Unbuilt Approved Borough of Flemington Chick-Fil-A Commercial 5,159 square feet Routes 202/31/12 Unbuilt Approved Borough of Frenchtown Jackmark Properties Residential 1 Washington Street Unbuilt

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Table 4-10. Potential New Development in Hunterdon County

Address/Block and Municipality Property Name Type Number of Structures Description/Status Lot 27 residential units and Mixed Approved Borough of Frenchtown River Mills 8800 square foot Bridge Street Residential/Commercial Unbuilt commercial unit 11 dwelling units Mixed Approved Borough of Frenchtown Shale Cliff 264 Net Additional 4 Kingwood Avenue Residential/Commercial Unbuilt Square Footage Non-residential space Zoned Borough of Frenchtown Frenchtown 7, LLC Residential Harrison Street/8th Street I 111 D.U Not yet approved Minor improvements to Eastern Concrete Borough of Glen Gardner Commercial Temporary structures 3 Railroad Avenue existing quarry facilities Materials (Quarry) Proposed Change of use; Reduction in 12 foot by 12 foot garage Borough of Glen Gardner OREH, LLC Commercial 2160 Route 31 North impervious coverage to replace two containers Approved Replacement of existing Borough of Glen Gardner Verizon Wireless Commercial Replacement 42 Bell Avenue tower with taller tower proposed Borough of High Bridge High Bridge Town Hall Government 1 99 W. Main Street Awarded contract Under Planning Board Borough of High Bridge High Bridge Views Residential 12 Center Street review Borough of High Bridge Residential Apartments Residential 10 North Main Street Application pending

City of Lambertville New home Residential 1 66 Perry Road Complete

City of Lambertville New home Residential 1 65 Perry Road Under construction

City of Lambertville New home Residential 1 74 Delaware Road Complete Inn at Lambertville City of Lambertville Commercial Addition (1) 11 Bridge Street Completed addition (not SI) Station City of Lambertville Rebuild on Arnett Residential 2 7 Arnett Avenue Complete

City of Lambertville Replace on Arnett Residential 1 9 Arnett Avenue Complete

City of Lambertville Replace on Arnett Residential 1 11 Arnett Avenue Complete

City of Lambertville PUD Residential * Washington Street In litigation

City of Lambertville PUD Residential * Washington Street In litigation

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Table 4-10. Potential New Development in Hunterdon County

Address/Block and Municipality Property Name Type Number of Structures Description/Status Lot Unapproved permit City of Lambertville New Home Residential 1 64 Perry Road application on file City of Lambertville PUD Residential *45 Washington Street In litigation Clinton Street City of Lambertville Residential 3 Clinton At Planning Board Townhouses Approved by Planning City of Lambertville Talbot Homes Residential 3 80 Wilson Street Board Approved by Planning City of Lambertville William Barish Residential 2 26 Perry Street Board City of Lambertville Mega Development Residential 3 39 Ferry Street At Planning Board JMG Builders Church and City of Lambertville Residential 3 At Planning Board (formerly Zatuchni) Franklin Streets Six-building, four-story Borough of Lebanon Presidential Estates Residential Cokesbury Road - complex Six-building, four-story Borough of Lebanon Heights at Lebanon Residential Conover Lane - complex Bellemeade Corporate Four-building, four-story Borough of Lebanon Residential Corporate Drive - Drive complex Single story, four-store Borough of Lebanon Commercial Commercial Route 22 East - complex Route 513 and Trimmer Township of Lebanon General Psych Institutional 1 Road Redevelopment of site Block 43, Lot 1.01 Approved Borough of Milford Paetzell Farm Court Residential 13 Phyllis Lane No development First floor - Commercial Township of Readington Cushetunk Manor Mixed 17/1 422 Route 22 West Second floor - Residential Township of Readington Country Classics Residential 51/2 1 Berry Farm Road Active Adult Units

Township of Readington Ryland Commercial 1/1 111 Route 28 Restaurant/Banquet Hall

Township of Readington Triad Tool & Die Commercial 1/1 9 Commerce Street Light Manufacturing Animal hospital Township of Readington West Hen Vet Commercial 1/1 411 Route 22 East Complete Office/Day Care Township of Readington Readington Commons Commercial Flex/7 460 Route 22 West 40% Complete 1501 to 1506 6 single-family dwellings Township of Readington Magnolia Road Residential 6 Magnolia Road Under Construction

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Table 4-10. Potential New Development in Hunterdon County

Address/Block and Municipality Property Name Type Number of Structures Description/Status Lot 12 single-family dwellings Township of Readington Ridge Road Realty Residential 12 Ridge Road Not Started 73 single-family and 137 Township of Readington Regency at Readington Residential 210/210 659 Route 22 East townhomes Under Construction 40 room hotel, renovated farm buildings, conference Township of Readington Ryland Inn Commercial Unknown/6 111 Route 28 center Not Started Ryland Senior Living Senior and assisted living Township of Readington Residential 248/3 Old Highway 28 Campus Not Started Retail Township of Readington Walgreens Commercial 1 420 Route 22 West Under Construction TownshipofUnion RollingHillsEstates Residential 16 Race Street On Going Township of West Creekside Preserve NJ State Route 179 Approved Residential 14 homes Amwell (BDNJ Limited LLC) Block 5, Lots 15.02-15.15 Unbuilt

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Figure 4-15. Potential New Development in Hunterdon County

Source: Hunterdon County

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4.6 CRITICAL FACILITIES

Critical and essential facilities are necessary for a Critical facilities are those facilities considered community’s response to and recovery from natural hazard critical to the health and welfare of the population events. A comprehensive inventory of critical facilities in and that are especially important following a hazard. Hunterdon County was developed from various sources As defined in this HMP, critical facilities include essential facilities, transportation systems, lifeline including the Hunterdon County Division of GIS and used for utility systems, high-potential loss facilities and the risk assessment in Section 5. hazardous material facilities.

The inventory developed for the 2016 HMP update is Essential facilities are a subset of critical facilities considered sensitive information. It is protected by the that include those facilities that are important to Protected Critical Infrastructure Information (PCII) program ensure a full recovery following the occurrence of a hazard event. For the county risk assessment, this and under New Jersey Executive Order 21. Therefore category was defined to include police, fire, individual facility names and addresses are not provided in emergency medical services (EMS), emergency this HMP. A summary of the facility types used for the risk operations centers (EOCs), schools, shelters, senior assessment are presented further in this section. facilities and medical facilities.

Emergency Facilities are for the purposes of this 4.6.1 Essential Facilities plan, emergency facilities include police, fire, EMS and EOCs. This section provides information on emergency facilities, hospital and medical facilities, schools, shelters and senior care and living facilities. Figure 4-16 illustrates the inventory of these essential facilities in Hunterdon County.

Emergency Facilities For the purposes of this HMP update, emergency facilities include police, fire, emergency medical services (EMS) and emergency operations centers (EOC). Hunterdon County has a highly coordinated and interconnected network of emergency facilities and services at the county and municipal level. The Hunterdon County Office of Emergency Management serves as the primary coordinating agency between local, state and federal agencies. In response to an emergency event, the Hunterdon County Office of Emergency Management will work with county and municipal health agencies and healthcare providers, emergency facilities and the County Sheriff’s Office to provide aid to residents.

Each municipality is responsible for maintaining its own fire department with the exception of Bethlehem Township. Bethlehem Township receives aid from surrounding municipalities in Hunterdon and Warren County, including Asbury/Franklin Fire Company, Bloomsbury Hose Company, Glen Gardner Fire Company, Hampton Fire Company, and Pattenburg Fire Company. All municipalities maintain their own police department and provide support to surrounding municipalities with the exception of Alexandria Township, Bethlehem Township, Bloomsbury Borough, Califon Borough, East Amwell Borough, Glen Gardner Borough, Hampton Borough Lebanon Borough, Milford Borough, and Stockton Borough. All of the municipalities also maintain their own emergency medical service facilities with the exception of Alexandria Township, Bethlehem Township, Clinton Township, Delaware Township, Glen Gardner Borough, Holland Township, Lebanon Borough, Raritan Township, and West Amwell Township.

Overall, there are 16 enforcement facilities, 39 fire stations, 19 EMS facilities and 25 EOCs in Hunterdon County.

Hospital and Medical Facilities

Hunterdon County has a dynamic health care industry that includes hospitals and family medical centers. The major health center in the county is Hunterdon Medical Center in Raritan Township. Additionally, medical care

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Schools

More than 50 schools, ranging from elementary to secondary education, service the county. Several municipalities have their own school systems, while several others are serviced by regional school districts. During an emergency event, many of these facilities can function as shelters. The primary higher education school serving the county is Raritan Valley Community College, which is located in Branchburg Township in Somerset County. There is a total of 57 education facilities located in the county.

Shelters

There were 69 shelters identified within the county. Many schools, community centers and municipal buildings may serve as a shelter during an emergency.

Senior Care and Living Facilities

It is important to identify and account for senior facilities, as they are highly vulnerable to the potential impacts of disasters. Understanding the location and numbers of these types of facilities can help manage effective response post disaster.

Government Buildings

In addition to the facilities discussed, other county and municipal buildings and department of public works facilities are essential to the continuity of operations pre-, during and post-disasters. There are 23 government facilities located in the county.

4.6.2 Transportation Systems

One of the county’s strongest assets is its transportation infrastructure. Air and land are available and major roadways include Interstate 78; State Routes 12, 31, and 179, and 284; and U.S. Routes 202 and 206. There are three private airports in the county, six bus and park & ride locations, and four rail stations. Figure 4-17 illustrates the transportation facilities in Hunterdon County.

Two main organizations provide limited public transportation services within Hunterdon County, between the county and surrounding counties, and extended service to Newark. New Jersey Transit (NJ Transit) provides rail service for county residents between Hunterdon and Essex County along the Raritan Valley Line. Hunterdon County Link provides bus services to residents around the county.

Bus Service

Hunterdon County Link provides demand response bus service within the county. For travel outside of the county, Link will coordinate travel to Somerset, Warren, and Mercer Counties, or provide connection to Trans- Bridge Bus Lines pick-up locations or NJ transit rail stations. Trans-Bridge Bus Lines provides service to Newark Airport, Newark, and New York City (Hunterdon County Link).

Rail Service

Hunterdon County identified four NJ Transit rail stations located in Clinton Township, High Bridge Borough, Lebanon Borough, and Readington Township. These stations provide access to the NJ Transit Raritan Valley Line.

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Figure 4-16. Essential Facilities in Hunterdon County

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Figure 4-17. Transportation Facilities in Hunterdon County

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4.6.3 Lifeline Utility Systems

This section presents communication, potable water, wastewater, and energy resource utility system data. Because of heightened security concerns, local utility lifeline data sufficient to complete the analysis have only partially been obtained.

Communication

Hunterdon County has a network of communication facilities and cell towers. These facilities are controlled by both public and private institutions.

Potable Water

Individual groundwater wells are the primary water supply for over 70 percent of households in the county; community wells and non-residential wells are also prevalent (Growth Management Plan 2007). Elizabethtown Water Company provides public water to areas of Raritan, Readington, and Tewksbury Townships; the water is sourced from the Round Valley and Spruce Run Reservoirs, the D&R canal, and various public wells around the county. Clinton and Union Townships are serviced by the Town of Clinton Water Department, which is primarily sourced by public wells. New Jersey Water Company serves smaller communities of Califon Borough, and Lebanon and Holland Townships (Growth Management Plan 2012). Other water suppliers in the county include Aqua America, New Jersey American Water, and United Water.

The Round Valley Reservoir, with a capacity of 55 billion gallons, and the Spruce Run Reservoir, with a capacity of 11 billion gallons, primarily serve the surrounding counties (Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy 2014). However, the county still plays an important role in the maintenance of each reservoir to ensure a safe water supply.

Wastewater Facilities

According to the Growth Management Plan (2007), approximately 80 percent of households utilize on-site septic disposal fields in place of a regional sewage treatment plant; these systems treat and infiltrate wastewater back into the ground. In addition to these systems, there are eight major wastewater treatment plants that provide a limited service to communities in the county. The service area of these facilities is presented in Table 4-10 below.

Table 4-10. Regional Sewer Service Areas

Wastewater Utility Municipalities Raritan Township Municipal Utilities Flemington Borough, Raritan Township, Authority Sewerage Treatment Plant Three Bridges Area of Readington Township Town of Clinton Sewerage Treatment Plant Town of Clinton, Clinton Township, High Bridge Borough Lambertville Sewerage Authority Pollution City of Lambertville, Borough of Stockton, Control Facility portions of Bucks County, Pennsylvania Lebanon Borough, Whitehouse area of Readington Township, Readington-Lebanon Sewerage Authority Round Valley Recreation Area Milford Borough Sewer Treatment Plant Milford Borough, portions of Holland Township Delaware Township Municipal Utilities Authority Flemington Borough Frenchtown Borough Sewage Treatment Source: Growth Management Plan, 2007; Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy, 2014

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Energy Resources

The primary electric and gas utility provider for Hunterdon County is JCP&L. The majority of the electric provided is generated by coal-powered plants, followed by nuclear power. However, residents of the county are able to choose among a variety of smaller competitive suppliers, including those using alternative energy methods like solar and wind (Growth Management Plan 2007).

4.6.4 High-Potential Loss Facilities

High-potential loss facilities include dams, levees, chemical storage facilities and military installations. The County did not identify the location of levees, chemical storage facilities, and military installations. Figure 4-18 displays the general locations of the available facilities in the county.

According to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP), there are four hazard classifications of dams in New Jersey. The classifications relate to the potential for property damage and/or loss of life should the dam fail:

 Class I (High-Hazard Potential) - Failure of the dam may result in probable loss of life and/or extensive property damage  Class II (Significant-Hazard Potential) - Failure of the dam may result in significant property damage; however loss of life is not envisioned.  Class III (Low-Hazard Potential) - Failure of the dam is not expected to result in loss of life and/or significant property damage.  Class IV (Small-Dam Low-Hazard Potential) - Failure of the dam is not expected to result in loss of life or significant property damage.

According to the NJDEP Bureau of Dam Safety, there are 104 dams located in Hunterdon County, nine of which are classified with a high-hazard potential.

4.6.5 Other Facilities

The Planning Committee identified additional facilities (user-defined facilities) as critical. These facilities include 27 day care facilities, 13 libraries, 27 post offices, 17 recycling centers, and four correctional facilities. Figure 4-19 illustrates the general locations of these facilities in Hunterdon County.

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Figure 4-18. High-Potential Loss Facilities in Hunterdon County

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Figure 4-19. Additional Facilities in Hunterdon County

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