N.J. Stat. § 40:55D-151

Current through L. 2024, c. 87.
Section 40:55D-151 - Review by Office of Smart Growth

When the Office of Smart Growth receives a petition pursuant to subsection c. of section 14 of P.L. 2004, c. 2(C.40:55D-150), it shall review the petition, the record of comment of the county planning board, any supporting documentation submitted by the municipality, and any comments received from property owners in the sending or receiving zones and other members of the public. Within 60 days after receipt of the petition, the Office of Smart Growth shall approve, approve with conditions, or disapprove the proposed development transfer ordinance, stating in writing the reasons therefor. The basis for review by the Office of Smart Growth shall be:

a. compliance of the proposed development transfer ordinance with the provisions of P.L. 2004, c. 2(C.40:55D-137 et al.);
b. accuracy of the information developed in the proposed development transfer ordinance, the development transfer and utility service plan elements of the master plan adopted pursuant to section 19 of P.L. 1975, c.291 (C.40:55D-28), the real estate market analysis and capital improvement program adopted pursuant to section 20 of P.L. 1975, c.291 (C.40:55D-29);
c. an assessment of the potential for successful implementation of the proposed development transfer ordinance; and
d. consistency with any plan that applies to the municipality that has been endorsed by the State Planning Commission pursuant to P.L. 1985, c.398 (C.52:18A-196 et al.) and its implementing regulations.

N.J.S. § 40:55D-151

Added by L. 2004, c. 2, s. 15, eff. 9/25/2004.