[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]NJ DEPARTMENT of ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION<\/b>
\nLAND USE MANAGEMENT
\nDIVISION OF LAND USE REGULATION<\/p>\n
Notice of Rule Proposal: PUBLIC NOTICE<\/strong> The proposal is scheduled to be published in the New Jersey Register dated April 4, 2011.\u00a0 A copy of the proposal is available from: the Department\u2019s website<\/a>; at County libraries, or by contacting LexisNexis Customer Service at (800) 223-1944 or https:\/\/www.lexisnexis.com\/hottopics\/njoal\/<\/a>. Be advised that there may be a fee for obtaining a copy of the proposal from some sources.<\/p>\n Public hearings concerning the proposal are scheduled as follows:<\/p>\n Thursday, May 12, 2011 at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, May 17, 2011 at 11:00 A.M.
\n<\/strong>Coastal Permit Program rules, N.J.A.C. 7:7,
\nCoastal Zone Management rules, N.J.A.C. 7:7E<\/p>\n
\nTake notice that the NJ Department of Environmental Protection is proposing to restructure when and how it requires public access to tidal waters and their shorelines under the Coastal Permit Program rules, N.J.A.C. 7:7, and the Coastal Zone Management (CZM) rules, N.J.A.C. 7:7E. The changes are proposed in response to the ruling of the Appellate Division limiting the Department\u2019s authority to require additional parking and restrooms from municipalities receiving State shore protection funding (see Borough of Avalon v. NJ Department of Environmental Protection, 403 N.J. Super. 590 (App. Div. 2008)), due to Legislative action (see Public Access and Marina Safety Task Force Act, N.J.S.A. 13:19-38 et seq.), and because the Department believes that public access to tidal waters can be provided in a more effective and comprehensive manner.\u00a0 The proposed amendments to the CZM rules establish public access requirements for new development based upon the type of development, for example, residential versus marina development.\u00a0 In addition, the scenic resources and design rule is proposed to be modified to exempt governmental agencies from the setback requirement where the proposed structures are greater than 15 feet in height where certain criteria are satisfied.\u00a0 The proposal also modifies the coastal general permit for beach and dune maintenance activities to only apply to municipalities that have a Department-approved municipal access plan.\u00a0 Amendments to the coastal general permit for tourism structures located on beaches are also being proposed to allow certain structures to remain year-round, except when severe weather is predicted.<\/p>\n
\nLiberty State Park Central Railroad Terminal Building
\nBlue Comet Auditorium
\n1 Audrey Zapp Drive
\nJersey City, NJ 07305<\/p>\n
\nRichard Stockton College of New Jersey
\nTownsend Residential Life Center Multi-Purpose Room
\nJimmie Leeds Road
\nPomona, NJ 08240<\/p>\n