N.J. Admin. Code § 16:47-5.5

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 16:47-5.5 - Decision on request for change in classification

(a) A decision on the request for a change in classification shall be made by the Assistant Commissioner, Planning, Research and Local Government Services. In evaluating the application, the Assistant Commissioner shall consider the existing access classifications of adjacent segments of the State highway system and the county and municipal road networks, conformity with municipal and county master plans and development ordinances and with the State Development and Redevelopment Plan, access classification criteria set forth in 16:47-2.1, and other appropriate factors.

(b) Within 50 days of receipt of a complete application, the Assistant Commissioner, Planning, Research and Local Government Services shall advise the applicant in writing whether or not the classification change request has been accepted or rejected and, in either case, shall provide the applicant with reasons for the decision.

(c) Any accepted change in the access classification of a segment of highway shall be promulgated as an amendment to N.J.A.C. 16:47-2.1, pursuant to the Administrative Procedure Act, 52:14B-1 et seq. A proposed change is subject to a public comment period of 30 days.

N.J. Admin. Code § 16:47-5.5