New Jersey S2848 excludes solar and photovoltaic energy facilities on farmland from being considered inherently beneficial uses for zoning approvals.

New Jersey S2848 amends the Municipal Land Use Law to clarify that solar and photovoltaic energy facilities or structures on farmland are not inherently beneficial uses for zoning approvals. This bill redefines "inherently beneficial use" to exclude solar and photovoltaic energy facilities on farmland, thereby requiring a more rigorous review process for such developments. This change affects landowners and developers seeking to install solar or photovoltaic energy facilities on farmland, impacting their ability to obtain zoning approvals.

New Jersey S2848 excludes solar and photovoltaic energy facilities on farmland from being considered inherently beneficial uses for zoning approvals.

New Jersey S2848 amends the Municipal Land Use Law to clarify that solar and photovoltaic energy facilities or structures on farmland are not inherently beneficial uses for zoning approvals. This bill redefines "inherently beneficial use" to exclude solar and photovoltaic energy facilities on farmland, thereby requiring a more rigorous review process for such developments. This change affects landowners and developers seeking to install solar or photovoltaic energy facilities on farmland, impacting their ability to obtain zoning approvals.