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NJ A2670

NJ A2670
Exempts construction, expansion, or renovation of building or structure owned and used by municipality or volunteer fire department from "Highlands Water Protection and Planning Act."


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Introduced
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026

Introduced Session

2024-2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill would exempt the construction, expansion, or renovation of a building or structure owned and used for the purposes of municipal government or a volunteer fire department from the "Highlands Water Protection and Planning Act." Specifically, the bill amends the "Highlands Water Protection and Planning Act" to add a new exemption for the construction, expansion, or renovation of a building or structure owned by a municipality and used for the purposes of municipal government or a building or structure used for the purposes of a volunteer fire department. These activities would be exempt from the provisions of the "Highlands Water Protection and Planning Act," the regional master plan, any rules or regulations adopted by the Department of Environmental Protection pursuant thereto, or any amendments to a master plan, development regulations, or other regulations adopted by a local government unit to specifically conform them with the regional master plan.

AI Summary

This bill exempts the construction, expansion, or renovation of a building or structure owned and used by a municipality or volunteer fire department from the "Highlands Water Protection and Planning Act." Specifically, it adds a new exemption to the existing law to allow these municipal and fire department activities without having to comply with the provisions of the "Highlands Water Protection and Planning Act," the regional master plan, or any related rules, regulations, or amendments adopted by the Department of Environmental Protection or local government units.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Environment, Natural Resources, and Solid Waste Committee (on 01/09/2024)

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