On a dead-end street in the Villas wetlands, a full house and oversized paved driveway were built in 2023–25, permitted by Lower Township to create a new short-term rental. Soon after, neighbors experienced severe flooding and sewer backups. A report to NJDEP led to swift citations for the entire build. How can residents trust zoning and code enforcement when permits rubber-stamp projects that worsen flooding and sewage problems?