Updates and additions to the 2008 Highlands RMP are cataloged on this page.

Proposed Amendments
Addendum 2024-2:Highlands Land Use Capability Zone (LUCZ) Map Technical Report Update
Addendum 2024-1: Policy Standards for Warehousing in the New Jersey Highlands Region
Addendum 2019-2: Plan Conformance Procedures
Addendum 2019-1: Highlands Redevelopment Area Designation Procedures
Addendum 2018-1: Procedure for Considering Proposals to Amend the Highlands Regional Master Plan
Addendum A: Acreage Update

Proposed Amendments

The Highlands Council is currently accepting comments on a proposed amendment to the RMP regarding affordable housing in the Highlands Region. Written comments may be submitted to comments@highlands.nj.gov through Sunday, June 23, 2024. Please note "Amendment" in the subject line. In addition, six public hearings regarding the proposed amendment have been scheduled. Dates, times and locations are listed below. No pre-registration is required, but space is limited. Attendees will be asked to sign in. Any schedule changes will be announced on this website.

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 – 5:00pm
Warren County Northeast Branch Library
40 US Hwy 46 West
Independence, NJ 07840

Monday, May 13, 2024 - 10:30am
New Jersey DEP
1st Floor Public Hearing Room
401 E. State Street
Trenton, NJ 08625

Monday, May 13, 2024 – 5:00pm
Town of Clinton Municipal Building
43 Leigh Street
Clinton, NJ 08809

Friday, May 17, 2024 – 1:00pm via ZOOM
New Jersey Highlands Council
100 North Road (Route 513)
Chester, NJ 07930 
Join on Zoom (link not active until meeting date)
Meeting ID: 898 1616 7251
Passcode: 054384
Join zoom by phone: +1 929 436 2866 US

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 – 5:00pm
West Milford Public Library
1470 Union Valley Rd
West Milford, NJ 07480

Monday, June 3, 2024 – 4:00pm
New Jersey Highlands Council
100 North Road (Route 513)
Chester, NJ 07930

 

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Addendum 2024-2:Highlands Land Use Capability Zone (LUCZ) Map Technical Report Update

A revision to the Highlands LUCZ Map Technical Report to reflect updates to the underlying data used to create the map.

  • Highlands Land Use Capability Zone (LUCZ) Map Technical Report (pdf) - Adoption pending Governor’s review of the Highlands Council April 18, 2024 meeting minutes.
  • Adopting resolution, 2024-16 (pdf)


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Addendum 2024-1: Policy Standards for Warehousing in the New Jersey Highlands Region

Provides policy guidance for Hihglands municipalities regarding siting and standards of warehouse facilities in the Highlands Region. Supplement statewide policy guidance on this issue (“Distribution Warehousing and Goods Movement Guidelines,” NJ State Planning Commission, Sept 2022) by providing information specific to the Highlands Region.

  • Policy Standards for Warehousing in the New Jersey Highlands Region (pdf) - Adoption pending Governor’s review of the Highlands Council April 18, 2024 meeting minutes.
  • Adopting resolution, 2024-15 (pdf)


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Addendum 2019-2: Plan Conformance Procedures

Outlines the process by which a municipality or county revises its local master plan and development regulations to bring them into alignment with the goals, requirements, and provisions of the Highlands Act and the RMP.



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Addendum 2019-1: Highlands Redevelopment Area Designation Procedures

Summarizes the Council’s process for designating a Highlands Redevelopment Area as required by the Highlands Act. 



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Addendum 2018-1: Procedure for Considering Proposals to Amend the Highlands Regional Master Plan

Summarizes the Council's process for reviewing the Regional Master Plan and considering any amendments to it.



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Addendum A: Acreage Update

Amends Table 1.1 of the RMP (p 20-22) "Acreage of the Highlands Region in Municipalities and Counties."



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