N.J. Admin. Code § 2:76-19.12

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 24, December 18, 2024

Section 2:76-19.12 - Wetlands and wetlands transition areas

(a) If a property contains lakes and reservoirs as described in N.J.A.C. 2:76-19.1 1(a) or streams as described in N.J.A.C. 2:76-19.1 1(b), the owner of the property shall choose between one of the following options:

1. Receiving an increase in base value pursuant to N.J.A.C. 2:76-19.1 1 and having the following deed restriction placed on the property:

"Agricultural use of wetlands and areas within 300 feet of wetlands ("wetlands transition areas") shall be consistent with subchapter 6 of the Pinelands Comprehensive Management Plan, N.J.A.C. 7:50-6, as may be amended from time to time. Specifically, except for horticulture of native Pinelands species, berry agriculture, and beekeeping, agriculture shall not be permitted in wetlands and wetlands transition areas, except if such agricultural uses existed prior to the promulgation of the Pinelands Comprehensive Management Plan in 1979 or if the Comprehensive Management Plan is amended to permit such uses."

2. Not receiving an increase in base value pursuant to N.J.A.C. 2:76-19.1 1 and not being required to place the deed restriction contained in N.J.A.C. 2:76-19.1 2(a)1 on the property.

N.J. Admin. Code § 2:76-19.12