New Jersey § 52:18a-200

§ 52:18a-200.

The State Development and Redevelopment Plan shall be designed to represent a balance

of development and conservation objectives best suited to meet the needs of the State. The plan shall: a. Protect the natural resources and qualities of the State, including, but not limited

to, agricultural development areas, fresh and saltwater wetlands, flood plains, stream

corridors, aquifer recharge areas, steep slopes, areas of unique flora and fauna,

and areas with scenic, historic, cultural and recreational values; b. Promote development and redevelopment in a manner consistent with sound planning

and where infrastructure can be provided at private expense or with reasonable expenditures

of public funds. This should not be construed to give preferential treatment to new construction; c. Consider input from State, regional, county and municipal entities concerning their land use, environmental, capital and

economic development plans, including to the extent practicable any State and regional plans concerning natural resources or infrastructure elements; d. Identify areas for growth, limited growth, agriculture, open space conservation

and other appropriate designations that the commission may deem necessary; e. Incorporate a reference guide of technical planning standards and guidelines used

in the preparation of the plan; and f. Coordinate planning activities and establish Statewide planning objectives in the

following areas: land use, housing, economic development, transportation, natural

resource conservation, agriculture and farmland retention, recreation, urban and suburban

redevelopment, historic preservation, public facilities and services, and intergovernmental

coordination.