New Jersey S1777 mandates regulatory guidance for local authorities on warehouse development approval.

New Jersey S1777 requires the State Planning Commission to create and publish regulatory guidance for local approving authorities on warehouse development. This guidance must be in plain language and include examples of questions and reports for applicants. The commission must also notify the Commissioner of Community Affairs upon completion or updates to the guidance. The bill also mandates a basic course in land use law and planning for members of local planning boards and zoning boards of adjustment, with a requirement to complete the course within 18 months of assuming board membership.

New Jersey S1777 mandates regulatory guidance for local authorities on warehouse development approval.

New Jersey S1777 requires the State Planning Commission to create and publish regulatory guidance for local approving authorities on warehouse development. This guidance must be in plain language and include examples of questions and reports for applicants. The commission must also notify the Commissioner of Community Affairs upon completion or updates to the guidance. The bill also mandates a basic course in land use law and planning for members of local planning boards and zoning boards of adjustment, with a requirement to complete the course within 18 months of assuming board membership.