Jackson portable toilet ordinance impacts legitimate and necessary use local business owners say

Industry leaders warn new rules could hurt small businesses as township moves forward with regulation.

Jackson, NJ – A proposed ordinance to regulate portable toilets in residential neighborhoods is drawing pushback from local business owners, who say the plan adds unnecessary burdens as township officials attempt to address quality-of-life concerns tied to backyard rentals and gatherings.

The measure, approved on first reading by the Jackson Township Council, would establish a permitting system for portable sanitation units, limit how long they can remain on properties, and imp...