N.J. Admin. Code § 7:45-10.3

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 19, October 7, 2024

Section 7:45-10.3 - Review of visual, historic and natural quality impact of projects within Zone A

(a) Major projects are discouraged from those portions of Zone A that comprise the Natural, Rural, Transportation, and Special Node Environments of the Park. Where major projects are proposed for the above-cited Review Zone environments, the Commission shall not grant approval unless specific compensatory measures that mitigate the project's potential for harmful impact on the Park are provided. Examples of such compensatory measures might include, but are not limited to:

1. Increased setback distances from the Park;

2. At least 40 percent of the total project site be made available for open space for recreation or conservation purposes, and location of that open space be as near the Park as possible;

3. Extensive landscape development;

4. Development of circulation patterns that direct traffic away from the Park;

5. Noise abatement measures;

6. Improvements to adjoining portions of the Park; and

7. Signs or other means of interpreting any historic structures or districts relating to the site.

(b) For minor projects proposed to be located in those portions of Zone A that comprise the Natural, Rural, Transportation, and Special Node Environments of the Park, the Commission may require specific compensatory measures in order to mitigate the project's potential for harmful impact may be required as a condition of approval.

N.J. Admin. Code § 7:45-10.3