New Jersey § 13:17-16
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 13:17-16, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13:17-16.
(a) Whenever a hearing upon notice is required in any constituent municipality or
affected county with respect to the adoption or amendment of a master plan, official
map, zoning or subdivision regulations, or to the granting of variances or special
exceptions, involving property within the district or within 200 feet of its borders,
the person required to give such notice shall also, at least 45 days prior to the
hearing, give written notice of the hearing to the commission by registered or certified
mail. Said notice of hearing shall contain a brief description of the property involved,
its location, a concise statement of the matters to be heard, and a copy of any plan,
code, regulations or standards to be approved. (b) The commission shall be considered a party in interest at such hearing, and no
action involving a municipal master plan, zoning ordinance, subdivision, building,
or site plan approval, the official map, or the grant or variance or special exception
shall be taken by a public body of a constituent municipality, or affected county
which shall be inconsistent with the master plan.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 13:17-16
What does New Jersey Statutes § 13:17-16 cover?
Section 13:17-16 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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