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Cape May Today
By the People, for the People
Cape May County Opposes New Climate Change Regulations
Commissioners pass resolution against flood elevation requirement before it takes effect this summer.
Mar. 13, 2026 at 11:13am
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The Cape May County commissioners have endorsed a resolution opposing new land use laws connected to climate change that are set to take effect this summer. The regulations, part of the Protecting Against Climate Threats project established by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, include a new climate-adjusted flood elevation requirement.
Why it matters
The commissioners' opposition to the new climate change regulations highlights the ongoing debate around how to address the impacts of a changing climate, particularly in coastal communities like Cape May that are vulnerable to rising sea levels and increased flooding.
The details
The new climate-adjusted flood elevation requirement is part of a broader set of regulations known as the Protecting Against Climate Threats project, recently established by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. The goal of the project is to help communities prepare for and mitigate the effects of climate change.
- The new regulations are set to take effect this summer.
The players
Cape May County Commissioners
The elected officials responsible for governing Cape May County, New Jersey.
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
The state agency that established the Protecting Against Climate Threats project and its associated regulations.
What’s next
The commissioners' resolution opposing the new climate change regulations will likely be a topic of ongoing debate and discussion in the lead-up to the regulations taking effect this summer.
The takeaway
This conflict highlights the challenges communities face in balancing economic and development interests with the need to prepare for the impacts of climate change, particularly in vulnerable coastal areas like Cape May.
