N.J.A.C. 7:7 — COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT RULES (Subchapter 1 to 29)
350 sections in this chapter.
N.J.A.C. 7:7-4.2 § 7:7-4.2 - Permit-by-rule 2 - development of a single-family home or duplex and/or accessory development on a bulkheaded lagoon lot
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(a) This permit-by-rule authorizes the development (including expansion or reconstruction and expansion) of a single-family home or duplex and/or accessory development (such as garages, sheds, pools driveways, grading, excavation, and clearing excluding shore protection structure…
N.J.A.C. 7:7Open chapter PDF ↗N.J.A.C. 7:7-4.20 § 7:7-4.20 - Permit-by-rule 20 - implementation of a sediment sampling plan for sampling in a water area as part of a dredging or dredged material management activity or as part of a remedial investigation of a contaminated site
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(a) This permit-by-rule authorizes the implementation of a sediment sampling plan for sampling in a water area as part of a dredging or dredged material management activity or as part of a remedial investigation of a contaminated site. Activities that qualify for this permit-by-r…
N.J.A.C. 7:7Open chapter PDF ↗N.J.A.C. 7:7-4.21 § 7:7-4.21 - Permit-by-rule 21 - application of herbicide within coastal wetlands to control invasive plant species
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(a) This permit-by-rule authorizes the application of herbicide within coastal wetlands to control invasive plant species, provided: 1. The area to which the herbicide is applied shall not exceed a total area of one-quarter acre on a site; 2. The activities do not adversely affec…
N.J.A.C. 7:7Open chapter PDF ↗N.J.A.C. 7:7-4.22 § 7:7-4.22 - Permit-by-rule 22 - construction of a swimming pool, spa, or hot tub and associated decking on a bulkheaded lot without wetlands
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(a) This permit-by-rule authorizes the construction of a swimming pool, spa, or hot tub and associated decking (for example, wood or recycled plastic planking, concrete, or paver blocks) on a lot with a legally existing, functioning bulkhead along the entire waterfront portion of…
N.J.A.C. 7:7Open chapter PDF ↗N.J.A.C. 7:7-4.23 § 7:7-4.23 - Permit-by-rule 23 - installation of an at-grade dune walkover at a residential, commercial, or public development other than a single-family home or duplex
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(a) This permit-by-rule authorizes the installation of an at-grade dune walkover, such as a stabilization mat, at a residential, commercial, or public development other than a single-family home or duplex, provided: 1. Only one walkover is installed at the site unless New Jersey …
N.J.A.C. 7:7Open chapter PDF ↗N.J.A.C. 7:7-4.3 § 7:7-4.3 - Permit-by-rule 3 - placement of public safety or beach/dune ordinance signs on beaches or dunes and placement of signs on beaches or dunes at public parks
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(a) This permit-by-rule authorizes the placement of: 1. Public safety or beach/dune ordinance signs on beaches and dunes, provided no footings are required; and 2. Signs on beaches or dunes at public parks by governmental entities. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 7:7-4.3 Renumbered from…
N.J.A.C. 7:7Open chapter PDF ↗N.J.A.C. 7:7-4.4 § 7:7-4.4 - Permit-by-rule 4 - construction of nonresidential docks, piers, boat ramps, and decks located landward of mean high water line
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(a) This permit-by-rule authorizes the construction of nonresidential docks, piers, and boat ramps located landward of the mean high water line, provided that a waterfront development permit has been obtained for the construction waterward of the mean high water line. (b) The str…
N.J.A.C. 7:7Open chapter PDF ↗N.J.A.C. 7:7-4.5 § 7:7-4.5 - Permit-by-rule 5 - construction of portion of a recreational dock or pier located landward of mean high water line
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(a) This permit-by-rule authorizes the construction of the portion of a recreational dock or pier located landward of the mean high water line at a residential development, provided that a waterfront development permit has been obtained for the construction waterward of the mean …
N.J.A.C. 7:7Open chapter PDF ↗N.J.A.C. 7:7-4.6 § 7:7-4.6 - Permit-by-rule 6 - reconstruction of a residential or commercial development within the same footprint
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(a) Other than reconstruction within the CAFRA area that meets the exemption from a CAFRA permit at N.J.A.C. 7:7-2.2(c)3, this permit-by-rule authorizes the reconstruction, within the same footprint, of a legally constructed residential or commercial development that has been or …
N.J.A.C. 7:7Open chapter PDF ↗N.J.A.C. 7:7-4.7 § 7:7-4.7 - Permit-by-rule 7 - expansion or relocation (with or without expansion) landward or parallel to the mean high water line of the footprint of a residential or commercial development
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(a) This permit-by-rule authorizes the expansion or relocation (with or without expansion) landward or parallel to the mean high water line of the footprint of a legally constructed residential development, including accessory development such as sheds, garages, pools, and drivew…
N.J.A.C. 7:7Open chapter PDF ↗N.J.A.C. 7:7-4.8 § 7:7-4.8 - Permit-by-rule 8 - construction of a utility line attached to a bridge or culvert
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(a) This permit-by-rule authorizes the construction of a utility line, including cable (for example, electric, television, or fiber optic), telecommunication, wastewater, petroleum, natural gas, or water, attached to a bridge or culvert. This permit-by-rule applies only to that p…
N.J.A.C. 7:7Open chapter PDF ↗N.J.A.C. 7:7-4.9 § 7:7-4.9 - Permit-by-rule 9 - previous filling of tidelands associated with an existing single family home or duplex
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(a) Where a single family home or duplex is proposed or exists on a lot which was previously filled and is not part of a larger development, the prior filling of any lands on the lot formerly flowed by the tide shall be considered by the Department to be authorized under this per…
N.J.A.C. 7:7Open chapter PDF ↗N.J.A.C. 7:7-5.1 § 7:7-5.1 - General permit-by-certification 10 - reconstruction of a legally existing functioning bulkhead in-place or upland of a legally existing functioning bulkhead
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(a) This permit-by-certification authorizes the reconstruction of a legally existing bulkhead in-place or upland of a legally existing functioning bulkhead, provided: 1. The replacement bulkhead is located upland of any wetlands; 2. The construction of a bulkhead subject to wave …
N.J.A.C. 7:7Open chapter PDF ↗N.J.A.C. 7:7-5.2 § 7:7-5.2 - General permit-by-certification 15 - construction of piers, docks, including jet ski ramps, pilings, and boatlifts in man-made lagoons
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(a) This permit-by-certification authorizes the construction of piers, docks, including jet ski ramps, pilings, and boatlifts in man-made lagoons, provided: 1. The structures shall be located on individual single family or duplex lots and shall be for recreational or non-commerci…
N.J.A.C. 7:7Open chapter PDF ↗N.J.A.C. 7:7-5.3 § 7:7-5.3 - General permit-by-certification 1A - installation of an elevated timber dune walkover at a residential, commercial, or public development other than a single-family home or duplex
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(a) This general permit-by-certification authorizes the installation of an elevated timber dune walkover at a residential, commercial, or public development other than a single-family home or duplex, provided: 1. Only one walkover is installed at the site unless New Jersey 2012 H…
N.J.A.C. 7:7Open chapter PDF ↗N.J.A.C. 7:7-5.4 § 7:7-5.4 - Repealed
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Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 7:7-5.4 Repealed by 47 N.J.R. 1392(a), effective 7/6/2015
N.J.A.C. 7:7Open chapter PDF ↗N.J.A.C. 7:7-5.5 § 7:7-5.5 - Reserved
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Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 7:7-5.5 Repealed by R.1994 d.378, effective 7/18/1994. See: 26 N.J.R. 918(a), 26 N.J.R. 1561(a), 26 N.J.R. 2934(a). Section was "Coastal Area Review Board procedures".
N.J.A.C. 7:7Open chapter PDF ↗N.J.A.C. 7:7-6.1 § 7:7-6.1 - General permit 1 - amusement pier expansion
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(a) This general permit authorizes the expansion of an existing, functional amusement pier provided that the expansion complies with the following: 1. The amusement pier was existing and functional as of July 19, 1993; 2. The expansion does not exceed by more than 25 percent the …
N.J.A.C. 7:7Open chapter PDF ↗N.J.A.C. 7:7-6.10 § 7:7-6.10 - General permit 10 - reconstruction of a legally existing functioning bulkhead
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(a) This permit authorizes the reconstruction of a legally existing functioning bulkhead provided: 1. For project sites which are located on a lagoon lot, the reconstruction of a legally existing bulkhead is located in-place or upland of the existing bulkhead; 2. For project site…
N.J.A.C. 7:7Open chapter PDF ↗N.J.A.C. 7:7-6.11 § 7:7-6.11 - General permit 11 - investigation, cleanup, removal, or remediation of hazardous substances
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(a) This general permit authorizes all regulated activities landward of the mean high water line that are undertaken, authorized, or otherwise expressly approved in writing by the Department or by a licensed site remediation professional pursuant to the Administrative Requirement…
N.J.A.C. 7:7Open chapter PDF ↗N.J.A.C. 7:7-6.12 § 7:7-6.12 - General permit 12 - landfall of utilities
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(a) This general permit authorizes the landfall of utilities including cable (that is electric, television, and fiber optics), telecommunication, petroleum, natural gas, water, and sanitary sewer lines constructed in tidal water bodies authorized pursuant to the Waterfront Develo…
N.J.A.C. 7:7Open chapter PDF ↗N.J.A.C. 7:7-6.13 § 7:7-6.13 - General permit 13 - construction of recreational facilities at public parks
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(a) This general permit authorizes the construction of the following recreational facilities at parks which are publicly owned or controlled for the purposes of public access. Construction of the facilities listed below is acceptable provided that the construction has no adverse …
N.J.A.C. 7:7Open chapter PDF ↗N.J.A.C. 7:7-6.14 § 7:7-6.14 - General permit 14 - bulkhead construction and placement of associated fill at a single-family home or duplex lot
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(a) This general permit authorizes the construction of a bulkhead and associated fill at a single-family home or duplex lot on a natural water body provided that the proposed bulkhead complies with the following: 1. Legally existing functional bulkheads are located on the lots ad…
N.J.A.C. 7:7Open chapter PDF ↗N.J.A.C. 7:7-6.15 § 7:7-6.15 - General permit 15 - construction of piers, docks, including jet ski ramps, pilings, and boatlifts in man-made lagoons
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(a) This general permit authorizes the construction of piers, docks, including jet ski ramps, pilings, and boatlifts in man-made lagoons, provided that: 1. The structures shall be located on individual single-family or duplex lots and shall be for recreational or noncommercial us…
N.J.A.C. 7:7Open chapter PDF ↗N.J.A.C. 7:7-6.16 § 7:7-6.16 - General permit 16 - minor maintenance dredging in man-made lagoons
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(a) This general permit authorizes minor maintenance dredging in man-made lagoons provided that: 1. The volume of the material to be dredged shall not exceed 100 cubic yards; 2. The proposed depth shall not exceed six feet below mean low water; 3. Dredged material shall be placed…
N.J.A.C. 7:7Open chapter PDF ↗N.J.A.C. 7:7-6.17 § 7:7-6.17 - General permit 17 - stabilization of eroded shorelines
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(a) This general permit authorizes the stabilization of eroded shorelines along tidal waterways, excluding the Atlantic Ocean, provided that the proposed method complies with all of the following: 1. The stabilization materials are limited to live branch cuttings, live facings, l…
N.J.A.C. 7:7Open chapter PDF ↗N.J.A.C. 7:7-6.18 § 7:7-6.18 - General permit 18 - avian nesting structures
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(a) This general permit authorizes the construction of pile supported avian nesting structures provided: 1. The construction shall not alter or impair the natural contour or vegetation of the wetlands. Protective measures such as wide track vehicles and mats shall be utilized dur…
N.J.A.C. 7:7Open chapter PDF ↗N.J.A.C. 7:7-6.19 § 7:7-6.19 - General permit 19 - modification of existing electrical substations
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(a) This general permit authorizes the modification of existing electrical substations within the existing fence line to maintain substation and electrical load and system reliability provided that: 1. The activities occur within the cleared, maintained portions of the site withi…
N.J.A.C. 7:7Open chapter PDF ↗N.J.A.C. 7:7-6.2 § 7:7-6.2 - General permit 2 - activities on a beach and dune
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(a) This general permit authorizes the following activities on a beach and dune: 1. Routine beach maintenance activities performed in accordance with N.J.A.C. 7:7-10.2; 2. Emergency post-storm beach restoration performed in accordance with N.J.A.C. 7:7-10.3; 3. Dune creation and …
N.J.A.C. 7:7Open chapter PDF ↗N.J.A.C. 7:7-6.20 § 7:7-6.20 - General permit 20 - legalization of the filling of tidelands
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(a) This general permit authorizes the legalization of the filling of any lands formerly flowed by the tide provided: 1. The filling occurred after 1914; 2. The fill appears on the applicable Tidelands Map; and 3. Public access shall be provided in accordance with the lands and w…
N.J.A.C. 7:7Open chapter PDF ↗N.J.A.C. 7:7-6.21 § 7:7-6.21 - General permit 21 - construction of telecommunication towers
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(a) This general permit authorizes the construction of telecommunication towers such as cellular telephone and radio towers, including access roads and associated support buildings located upland of the mean high water line, provided: 1. The development shall not be located in or…
N.J.A.C. 7:7Open chapter PDF ↗N.J.A.C. 7:7-6.22 § 7:7-6.22 - General permit 22 - construction of certain structures related to the tourism industry at hotels and motels, commercial developments, and multi-family residential developments over 75 units
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(a) This general permit authorizes the construction of structures such as equipment storage containers and sheds, stage platforms, bleachers, portable restrooms, food concession stands, gazebos, lockers, canopied shelters, and wooden walkways, related to the tourism industry, at …
N.J.A.C. 7:7Open chapter PDF ↗N.J.A.C. 7:7-6.23 § 7:7-6.23 - General permit 23 - geotechnical survey borings
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(a) This general permit authorizes geotechnical survey borings including survey borings or excavations constructed for the purpose of obtaining information on subsurface conditions, for the purpose of determining the presence or extent of contamination in subsurface soils or grou…
N.J.A.C. 7:7Open chapter PDF ↗N.J.A.C. 7:7-6.24 § 7:7-6.24 - General permit 24 - habitat creation, restoration, enhancement, and living shoreline activities
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(a) This general permit authorizes habitat creation, restoration, enhancement, and living shoreline activities necessary to implement a plan for the restoration, creation, enhancement, or protection of the habitat, water quality functions, and values of wetlands, wetland buffers,…
N.J.A.C. 7:7Open chapter PDF ↗N.J.A.C. 7:7-6.25 § 7:7-6.25 - General permit 25 - construction of one to three wind turbines less than 200 feet in height and having a cumulative rotor swept area no greater than 4,000 square feet
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(a) This general permit authorizes the construction of one to three wind turbines less than 200 feet in height, measured from the ground surface to the tip of the blade at its highest position, and having a cumulative rotor swept area no greater than 4,000 square feet provided: 1…
N.J.A.C. 7:7Open chapter PDF ↗N.J.A.C. 7:7-6.26 § 7:7-6.26 - General permit 26 - construction of wind turbines less than 250 feet in height and having a cumulative rotor swept area no greater than 20,000 square feet
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(a) This general permit authorizes the construction of wind turbines less than 250 feet in height, measured from the ground surface to the tip of the blade at its highest position, and having a cumulative rotor swept area no greater than 20,000 square feet provided: 1. No portion…
N.J.A.C. 7:7Open chapter PDF ↗N.J.A.C. 7:7-6.27 § 7:7-6.27 - General permit 27 - dredging of sand from a man-made lagoon deposited as a result of a storm event for which the Governor declared a State of Emergency
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(a) This general permit authorizes the dredging of sand from a man-made lagoon that was deposited as a result of a storm event for which the Governor declared a State of Emergency, provided (a)1 through 5 below are met. Sand means, for the purposes of this section, a material con…
N.J.A.C. 7:7Open chapter PDF ↗N.J.A.C. 7:7-6.28 § 7:7-6.28 - General permit 28 - dredging of material from a waterway at a residential or commercial development deposited as a result of the failure of a bulkhead as a consequence of a storm event for which the Governor declared a State of Emergency
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(a) This general permit authorizes the dredging of material from a waterway at a residential or commercial lot that was deposited as a result of the failure of a legally existing bulkhead that was damaged as a result of a storm event for which the Governor declared a State of Eme…
N.J.A.C. 7:7Open chapter PDF ↗N.J.A.C. 7:7-6.29 § 7:7-6.29 - General permit 29 - dredging and management of material from a marina deposited as a result of a storm event for which the Governor declared a State of Emergency
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(a) This general permit authorizes the dredging and management of material from a marina that was deposited as a result of a storm event for which the Governor declared a State of Emergency, provided (a)1 and 2 below are met. Sand means, for the purposes of this section, a materi…
N.J.A.C. 7:7Open chapter PDF ↗N.J.A.C. 7:7-6.3 § 7:7-6.3 - General permit 3 - voluntary reconstruction of certain residential or commercial development
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(a) This general permit authorizes the voluntary reconstruction of a non-damaged legally constructed, currently habitable residential or commercial development landward of the existing footprint of development provided: 1. Such reconstruction is in compliance with existing requir…
N.J.A.C. 7:7Open chapter PDF ↗N.J.A.C. 7:7-6.30 § 7:7-6.30 - General permit 30 - commercial shellfish aquaculture activities
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(a) This general permit authorizes the construction and/or placement and maintenance of shellfish aquaculture equipment, including floating upwellers, shellfish rafts, racks and bags, lantern nets, and cages, provided: 1. The structures are located in an area with a valid shellfi…
N.J.A.C. 7:7Open chapter PDF ↗N.J.A.C. 7:7-6.31 § 7:7-6.31 - General permit 31 - placement of shell within shellfish lease areas
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(a) This general permit authorizes the placement of shell in an area with a valid shellfish lease authorized under N.J.S.A. 50:1-23, provided: 1. The shell to be planted is comprised of processed oyster, surf clam, and/or ocean quahog shell or other shell material approved by the…
N.J.A.C. 7:7Open chapter PDF ↗N.J.A.C. 7:7-6.32 § 7:7-6.32 - General permit 32 - application of herbicide within coastal wetlands to control invasive plant species
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(a) This general permit authorizes the application of herbicide within an area of coastal wetlands greater than 0.25 acres in size to control invasive plant species, provided the activities: 1. Do not adversely affect the habitat of any threatened or endangered wildlife or plant …
N.J.A.C. 7:7Open chapter PDF ↗N.J.A.C. 7:7-6.4 § 7:7-6.4 - General permit 4 - development of one or two single-family homes or duplexes
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(a) This general permit authorizes the development of one or two single-family homes or duplexes and/or accessory development (such as garages, sheds, pools, driveways, grading, filling, and clearing, excluding shore protection structures), provided the one or two single-family h…
N.J.A.C. 7:7Open chapter PDF ↗N.J.A.C. 7:7-6.5 § 7:7-6.5 - General permit 5 - expansion, or reconstruction (with or without expansion), of a single-family home or duplex
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(a) This general permit authorizes the expansion, or reconstruction (with or without expansion), of a legally constructed, habitable single-family home or duplex and/or accessory development (such as garages, sheds, pools, driveways, grading, excavation, and clearing, excluding s…
N.J.A.C. 7:7Open chapter PDF ↗N.J.A.C. 7:7-6.6 § 7:7-6.6 - General permit 6 - construction of a bulkhead and placement of associated fill on a man-made lagoon
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(a) This general permit authorizes the construction of a bulkhead on a lot located on a substantially developed manmade lagoon, provided that the bulkhead complies with the following: 1. The site is located on a substantially developed manmade lagoon; 2. The bulkhead shall be loc…
N.J.A.C. 7:7Open chapter PDF ↗N.J.A.C. 7:7-6.7 § 7:7-6.7 - General permit 7 - construction of a revetment at a single-family home or duplex lot
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(a) This general permit authorizes the construction of a revetment at a single-family home or duplex lot that is not part of a larger development owned or controlled by the same property owner and which has an eroding shoreline along any shore other than the Atlantic Ocean, Delaw…
N.J.A.C. 7:7Open chapter PDF ↗N.J.A.C. 7:7-6.8 § 7:7-6.8 - General permit 8 - construction of gabions at a single family/duplex lot
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(a) This general permit authorizes the construction of gabions at a single-family home or duplex lot that is not part of a larger development owned or controlled by the same property owner and which has an eroding shoreline along any shore other than the Atlantic Ocean, Delaware …
N.J.A.C. 7:7Open chapter PDF ↗N.J.A.C. 7:7-6.9 § 7:7-6.9 - General permit 9 - construction of support facilities at legally existing and operating marinas 7:7-6.9 General permit 9 - construction of support facilities at legally existing and operating marinas
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(a) This general permit authorizes the construction of support facilities at legally existing and operating commercial marinas including marinas operated by public agencies, commissions, and authorities. (b) The construction of the following support facilities listed at (b)1 thro…
N.J.A.C. 7:7Open chapter PDF ↗N.J.A.C. 7:7-7.1 § 7:7-7.1 - Applicability; permit conditions
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(a) This Long Branch Redevelopment Zone Permit authorizes the construction of any development regulated under N.J.A.C. 7:7-2.2 within the Redevelopment Zone of the City of Long Branch, as defined in the Redevelopment Plan Ordinance of the City of Long Branch and as described at (…
N.J.A.C. 7:7Open chapter PDF ↗