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NJ Rev Stat § 40:55D-88.3 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:55D-88.3 - Definitions relevant to the "Peter J. Barnes III Wildlife Preservation Commission."

40:55D-88.3 Definitions relevant to the "Peter J. Barnes III Wildlife Preservation Commission."  3. As used in this act: "Application for development" means the application form and all accompanying documents required by municipal ordinance for approval of a subdivision plat, site plan, planned development, conditional use, zoning variance or other permit as provided in the "Municipal Land Use Law," P.L.1975, c.291 (C.40:55D-1 et seq.). "Commission" means the Peter J. Barnes III Wildlife Preservation Commission established pursuant to section 4 of this act upon adoption of authorizing resolutions by the local governing bodies of Edison Township, Metuchen Borough, and South Plainfield Borough in Middlesex County, respectively. "Peter J. Barnes III Wildlife Preserve" means the area located within Edison Township, Metuchen Borough, and South Plainfield Borough in Middlesex County as delineated by a metes and bounds description approved by resolution adopted by the respective local governing bodies of those municipalities. "Project" means any structure, land use change, or public improvement for which a permit from, or determination by, the municipality is required, which shall include, but not be limited to, building permits, zoning variances, and excavation permits. L.2009, c.132, s.3; amended 2021, c.195, s.3.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:55D-88.5 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:55D-88.5 - Powers, duties of commission.

40:55D-88.5 Powers, duties of commission.  5. a. Upon establishment of the commission pursuant to section 4 of this act and appointment of its members, notwithstanding any provision of the "Municipal Land Use Law," P.L.1975, c.291 (C.40:55D-1 et seq.), to the contrary, the commission shall review and approve, reject or modify all applications for development within the Peter J. Barnes III Wildlife Preserve pursuant to P.L.1975, c.291 (C.40:55D-1 et seq.). The commission shall exercise any or all of the powers and duties of a municipal planning board and any or all of the powers and duties of a county planning board for the Peter J. Barnes III Wildlife Preserve. No application for development shall be required to be reviewed and approved by both the commission and the planning board of a constituent municipality. b. The commission shall review and approve, reject, or modify any State project planned within the Peter J. Barnes III Wildlife Preserve, and submit its decision to the Governor and the commissioner of the department proposing the project. c. The review of an application for development shall not be contingent upon the adoption of the master plan pursuant to section 6 of this act; however, upon adoption of the master plan, any application for development shall be reviewed to ensure that the actions proposed in the application also conform to the master plan. Until the adoption of the master plan pursuant to section 6 of this act, the decisions of the commission shall be based upon the municipal master plans, ordinances, and resolutions of Edison Township, Metuchen Borough, and South Plainfield Borough, adopted pursuant to the provisions of the "Municipal Land Use Law," P.L.1975, c.291 (C.40:55D-1 et seq.). d. The commission shall coordinate and support activities by citizens' groups to promote and preserve the Peter J. Barnes III Wildlife Preserve, and shall actively seek funds for the purchase and preservation of lands within the Peter J. Barnes III Wildlife Preserve for recreation and conservation purposes. e. In accordance with the provisions of section 4 of P.L.1975, c.291 (C.40:55D-8), the commission may establish and charge reasonable fees for the review of applications for development submitted to the commission and for other services the commission may provide. Fees collected pursuant to this subsection shall be deposited into a separate account, and shall be dedicated for use by the commission solely for the purposes of administering and enforcing its responsibilities pursuant to this act. L.2009, c.132, s.5; amended 2021, c.195, s.5.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:55D-88.6 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:55D-88.6 - Master plan for the "Peter J. Barnes III Wildlife Preservation Commission."

40:55D-88.6 Master plan for the "Peter J. Barnes III Wildlife Preservation Commission."  6. a. The commission shall prepare, or cause to be prepared, after holding one public hearing in each of the three municipalities within the Peter J. Barnes III Wildlife Preserve, a master plan for the physical, economic and social development of the Peter J. Barnes III Wildlife Preserve with elements similar to those provided for municipal master plans in section 19 of P.L.1975, c.291 (C.40:55D-28), as the commission determines to be appropriate for the preservation of the ecological and historical nature of the Peter J. Barnes III Wildlife Preserve. The master plan shall include a report presenting the objectives, assumptions, standards and principles which are embodied in the various interlocking portions of the master plan. In preparing the master plan or any portion thereof or amendment thereto the commission shall give due consideration to: existing historical sites and potential restorations or compatible development; the range of uses and potential uses of the area in the developed communities through which it passes; designated areas to be kept as undeveloped, limited-access areas restricted to conservation or passive recreation; and any other issues the commission deems appropriate for the protection and enhancement of the area. In preparing the master plan or any portion thereof or amendment thereto, the commission shall consider existing patterns of development and any relevant master plan or other plan of development, and shall ensure widespread citizen involvement and participation in the planning process. b. The commission shall act in support of local suggestions or desires to complement the master plan. Consultation, planning, and technical expertise shall be made available to local planning bodies that wish to implement land-use policies to enhance the area. The commission shall act on or refer complaints by citizens' groups or private residents who discover hazardous situations, pollution, or evidence of noncompliance with use regulations. L.2009, c.132, s.6; amended 2021, c.195, s.6.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:55D-88.7 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:55D-88.7 - No approval extended, tolled to the "Peter J. Barnes III Wildlife Preservation Commission."

40:55D-88.7 No approval extended, tolled to the "Peter J. Barnes III Wildlife Preservation Commission."  7. Notwithstanding any provision of P.L.2008 c.78 (C.40:55D-136.1 et seq.) to the contrary, no approval, as defined therein, within the Peter J. Barnes III Wildlife Preserve shall be extended or tolled pursuant to the provisions of P.L.2008, c.78 (C.40:55D-136.1 et seq.). L.2009, c.132, s.7; amended 2021, c.195, s.7.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:55D-89 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:55D-89 - Periodic examination.

40:55D-89 Periodic examination.  76. Periodic examination. The governing body shall, at least every 10 years, provide for a general reexamination of its master plan and development regulations by the planning board, which shall prepare and adopt by resolution a report on the findings of such reexamination, a copy of which report and resolution shall be sent to the Office of Planning Advocacy and the county planning board. A notice that the report and resolution have been prepared shall be sent to any military facility commander who has registered with the municipality pursuant to section 1 of P.L.2005, c.41 (C.40:55D-12.4) and to the municipal clerk of each adjoining municipality, who may request a copy of the report and resolution on behalf of the military facility or municipality. A reexamination shall be completed at least once every 10 years from the previous reexamination. The reexamination report shall state: a. The major problems and objectives relating to land development in the municipality at the time of the adoption of the last reexamination report. b. The extent to which such problems and objectives have been reduced or have increased subsequent to such date. c. The extent to which there have been significant changes in the assumptions, policies, and objectives forming the basis for the master plan or development regulations as last revised, with particular regard to the density and distribution of population and land uses, housing conditions, circulation, conservation of natural resources, energy conservation, collection, disposition, and recycling of designated recyclable materials, and changes in State, county and municipal policies and objectives. d. The specific changes recommended for the master plan or development regulations, if any, including underlying objectives, policies and standards, or whether a new plan or regulations should be prepared. e. The recommendations of the planning board concerning the incorporation of redevelopment plans adopted pursuant to the "Local Redevelopment and Housing Law," P.L.1992, c.79 (C.40A:12A-1 et al.) into the land use plan element of the municipal master plan, and recommended changes, if any, in the local development regulations necessary to effectuate the redevelopment plans of the municipality. f. The recommendations of the planning board concerning locations appropriate for the development of public electric vehicle infrastructure, including but not limited to, commercial districts, areas proximate to public transportation and transit facilities and transportation corridors, and public rest stops; and recommended changes, if any, in the local development regulations necessary or appropriate for the development of public electric vehicle infrastructure. L.1975, c.291, s.76; amended 1980, c.146, s.6; 1985, c.516, s.18; 1987, c.102, s.29; 1992, c.79, s.50; 2001, c.342, s.9; 2011, c.65, s.1; 2016, c.21, s.6; 2019, c.267, s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:55D-89.1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:55D-89.1 - Rebuttable presumption

40:55D-89.1. Rebuttable presumption  The absence of the adoption by the planning board of a reexamination report pursuant to section 76 of P.L. 1975, c. 291 (C. 40:55D-89) shall constitute a rebuttable presumption that the municipal development regulations are no longer reasonable.  L. 1985, c. 516, s. 19.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:55D-90 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:55D-90 - Moratoriums; interim zoning

40:55D-90. Moratoriums; interim zoning  Moratoriums; interim zoning. a. The prohibition of development in order to prepare a master plan and development regulations is prohibited.  b. No moratoria on applications for development or interim zoning ordinances shall be permitted except in cases where the municipality demonstrates on the basis of a written opinion by a qualified health professional that a clear imminent danger to the health of the inhabitants of the municipality exists, and in no case shall the moratorium or interim ordinance exceed a six-month term.  L. 1975, c. 291, s. 77, eff. Aug. 1, 1976. Amended by L. 1979, c. 7, s. 1, eff. Jan. 30, 1979; L. 1985, c. 516, s. 20.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:55D-91 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:55D-91 - Severability of provisions

40:55D-91. Severability of provisions  If the provisions of any article, section, subsection, paragraph, subdivision or clause or this act shall be judged invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, such order or judgment shall not affect or invalidate the remainder of any article, section, subsection, paragraph, subdivision or clause of this act and, to this end, the provisions of each article, section, subsection, paragraph, subdivision or clause of this act are hereby declared to be severable. L.1975, c. 291, s. 78, eff. Aug. 1, 1976.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:55D-92 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:55D-92 - Construction

40:55D-92. Construction  This act being necessary for the welfare of the State and its inhabitants shall be considered liberally to effect the purposes thereof. L.1975, c. 291, s. 79, eff. Aug. 1, 1976.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:55D-93 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:55D-93 - Preparation; storm water control ordinances to implement; date of completion; reexamination

40:55D-93. Preparation; storm water control ordinances to implement; date of completion; reexamination  Every municipality in the State shall prepare a storm water management plan and a storm water control ordinance or ordinances to implement said plan. Such a storm water management plan shall be completed within 1 year from the date of promulgation of comprehensive storm water management regulations by the Commissioner of the Department of Environmental Protection, or by the next reexamination of the master plan required pursuant to section 76 of P.L.1975, c. 291 (C. 40:55D-89), whichever shall be later, provided that a grant for the preparation of the plan has been made available pursuant to section 6 hereof. The plan shall be reexamined at each subsequent scheduled reexamination of the master plan pursuant thereto. Such a storm water control ordinance or ordinances shall be adopted within 1 year of the completion of the storm water management plan and shall be revised thereafter as needed. L.1981, c. 32, s. 1, eff. Feb. 12, 1981.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:55D-94 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:55D-94 - Integral part of master plan; coordination with soil conservation district and other storm water management plans

40:55D-94. Integral part of master plan; coordination with soil conservation district and other storm water management plans  Such a storm water management plan shall be an integral part of any master plan prepared by that municipality pursuant to section 19 of P.L.1975, c. 291 (C. 40:55D-28). Each municipality shall coordinate such plan with the appropriate soil conservation district established pursuant to chapter 24 of Title 4 of the Revised Statutes and with any storm water management plans prepared by any other municipality or any county, areawide agency or the State relating to the river basins located in that municipality. L.1981, c. 32, s. 2, eff. Feb. 12, 1981.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:55D-95 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:55D-95 - Storm water management plan, ordinance; requirements.

40:55D-95 Storm water management plan, ordinance; requirements.  3. A storm water management plan and a storm water management ordinance or ordinances shall conform to all relevant federal and State statutes, rules and regulations concerning storm water management or flood control and shall be designed: a. to reduce flood damage, including damage to life and property; b. to minimize storm water runoff from any new land development where such runoff will increase flood damage; c. to reduce soil erosion from any development or construction project; d. to assure the adequacy of existing and proposed culverts and bridges; e. to induce water recharge into the ground where practical; f. to prevent, to the greatest extent feasible, an increase in nonpoint pollution; g. to maintain the integrity of stream channels for their biological functions, as well as for drainage; and h. to minimize public safety hazards at any storm water detention facilities constructed as part of a subdivision or pursuant to a site plan. A storm water management plan shall also include such structural changes and such additional nonstructural measures and practices as may be necessary to manage storm water. A storm water management plan and a storm water management ordinance or ordinances shall not be construed to prohibit solar panels to be constructed and installed on a site. Solar panels shall not be included in any calculation of impervious surface or impervious cover. For purposes of this act: "Nonpoint pollution" means pollution from any source other than from any discernible, confined and discrete conveyance, and shall include, but not be limited to, pollutants from agricultural, silvicultural, mining, construction, subsurface disposal and urban runoff sources.  "Solar panel" means an elevated panel or plate, or a canopy or array thereof, that captures and converts solar radiation to produce power, and includes flat plate, focusing solar collectors, or photovoltaic solar cells and excludes the base or foundation of the panel, plate, canopy, or array. L.1981, c.32, s.3; amended 1991, c.194, s.1; 2010, c.4, s.10.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:55D-95.1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:55D-95.1 - Rules, regulations

40:55D-95.1. Rules, regulations  5. The Commissioner of Environmental Protection, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), shall adopt regulations to protect the public safety with respect to storm water detention facilities, including those aspects of design and operation of storm water detention facilities that may constitute a threat to the public safety. In adopting the rules and regulations, the commissioner shall, to the maximum extent feasible:  a. Promote site-specific solutions to public safety hazards at storm water detention facilities in keeping with generally accepted storm water management and engineering principles;  b. Deter the general public, especially children, from entering areas where storm water detention facilities are located;  c. Provide guidelines for designing escape aids for individuals who may become trapped in a storm water detention facility;  d. Provide that the declivity of a storm water detention basin be as gradual as possible, but within the limits of existing water quality regulations;  e. Eliminate, where possible, public safety hazards associated with storm water detention facilities.  The commissioner shall also examine the usefulness of trash and safety racks, grates, bar screens and lattices, and fencing, and recommend their use individually or in combination with respect to each type of design for an inlet to an outlet structure of a storm water detention facility.  L.1991,c.194,s.5.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:55D-96 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:55D-96 - Exceptions, permitted

40:55D-96. Exceptions, permitted  4. The Commissioner of Environmental Protection may, upon application by any municipality, grant an exception from any requirement of section 3 of P.L.1981, c.32 (C.40:55D-95), provided that the commissioner shall determine that such exception will not increase flood damage or nonpoint pollution, or constitute a threat to the public safety, within or without the municipality.  L.1981,c.32,s.4; amended 1991,c.194,s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:55D-97 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:55D-97 - Submission of storm water management plan, ordinances; approval

40:55D-97. Submission of storm water management plan, ordinances; approval  5. Every municipality shall submit a storm water management plan and implementing ordinances adopted pursuant to this act to the county planning agency or county water resources association, as appropriate. No plan or ordinances shall take effect without approval by said agency or association. Said agency or association shall approve, conditionally approve, or disapprove said plan or ordinances in regard to their compatibility with applicable municipal, county, regional or State storm water management plans. No storm water management plan or ordinances shall be approved that are contrary to recognized storm water management principles or public safety regulations adopted pursuant to section 5 of P.L.1991, c.194 (C.40:55D-95.1). The agency or association shall set forth in writing its reasons for disapproval of any plan or ordinance, or in the case of the issuance of a conditional approval, the agency or association shall specify the necessary amendments to the plan or ordinances. Any plan or ordinance approved pursuant to this section shall take effect immediately. Any plan or ordinance conditionally approved according to this section shall take effect upon the adoption by the governing body of the amendments proposed by the agency or association. Where the agency or association fails to approve, conditionally approve, or disapprove a plan or ordinance within 60 days of receipt of the plan or ordinance, the plan or ordinance shall be considered approved.  L.1981,c.32,s.5; amended 1991,c.194,s.3.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:55D-98 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:55D-98 - Grants for preparation of storm water management plans

40:55D-98. Grants for preparation of storm water management plans  The Commissioner of Environmental Protection, subject to available appropriations and grants from other sources, is authorized to make grants to any municipality, county, county planning agency or county water resources agency or other regional agency authorized to prepare storm water management plans. Any grants to a municipality shall provide 90% of the cost of preparing storm water management plans. The commissioner shall prescribe and promulgate, pursuant to law, procedures for applying for the grant and terms and conditions for receiving the grant. L.1981, c. 32, s. 6, eff. Feb. 12, 1981.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:55D-99 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:55D-99 - Technical assistance and planning grants for municipalities from counties and county planning agencies and water resources associations

40:55D-99. Technical assistance and planning grants for municipalities from counties and county planning agencies and water resources associations  Counties, county planning agencies and county water resources associations shall be authorized to provide technical assistance and planning grants to municipalities to assist in the preparation and revision of municipal storm water management plans and implementing ordinances pursuant to section 1 of this supplementary act. L.1981, c. 32, s. 7, eff. Feb. 12, 1981.
NJ Rev Stat § 40:55D-100 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Municipalities and Counties|Section 40:55D-100 - Short title

40:55D-100. Short title  This act shall be known and may be cited as "The Affordable Housing Act of 1983." L.1983, c. 386, s. 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1984, operative Dec. 22, 1983.