What is LUR? The Division of Land Use Regulation (LUR) is
a unit within the New Jersey Department of Environmental
Protection's Land Use Management and Compliance Division.
LUR's main task is reviewing applications for permits
to build or develop on environmentally sensitive land
such as freshwater wetlands, coastal areas and floodplains.
LUR is an agency of the State of New Jersey. LUR is not
part of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
The EPA
is a Federal agency.
For a quick reference to see if you may be affected by
LUR Program requirements, check the TABLE
of DEP LAND USE REGULATION PROGRAMS below. For
more details about each of the major programs administered
by LUR, visit the individual program
pages.
ABOUT THE LUR WEB PAGES ON THIS SITE
LUR's
Laws: LUR is authorized to act by the State
Public Laws, found in the New Jersey Statutes Annotated
(N.J.S.A.). These are the foundation for the rules, policies,
procedures, permitting and other activities of the Land
Use Regulation Program.
This page provides downloads or on-line viewing of these
statutes.
LUR's
Regulations: LUR implements the laws through
rules found in the New Jersey Administrative Code (N.J.A.C.).
These rules spell out in detail how LUR administers its
permit programs. The rules tell what is regulated, how
to apply for permits, how LUR will review applications
and how the Department will enforce the rules.
This page provides downloads or on-line viewing of these
regulations.
Administrative
Forms & Checklists: This page provides
access to several application checklists, a fee schedule and
sample documents that will assist those applying to LUR
for a permit. The DLUR#1 is the form to be completed
and submitted to LUR if a permit is necessary.
The Programs:
The primary programs that LUR administers are:
These pages provide a more detailed description of the
programs than that which can be found in the TABLE
of DEP LAND USE REGULATION PROGRAMS below on this
page. The Coastal Permitting page includes a link
to the Tidelands
page.
Frequently
Asked Questions: It is expected that this
page will be periodically updated.
Notices
& Announcements: Periodic notices will
be posted here. Please note that these announcements
are not a substitute for the notice requirements in the
DEP Bulletin or the New Jersey Register.
Contact
Us: Staff and office addresses, telephone
numbers and fax numbers are provided for viewing, printing
and saving.
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TABLE
of DEP LAND USE REGULATION PROGRAMS
| Law |
Natural
Feature Protected |
Activities
Regulated |
| Freshwater
Wetlands Protection Act, N.J.S.A. 13:9B, and rules
at N.J.A.C. 7:7A |
Freshwater
wetlands. |
In
freshwater wetlands: almost anything that disturbs
the soil or vegetation. |
| "Buffers"
around freshwater wetlands. |
In
buffers next to freshwater wetlands: not quite as
much as is regulated in freshwater wetlands. |
| Lakes,
ponds, rivers, streams, etc. |
In
lakes, etc.: discharge of dredged or fill material
only. |
| Flood
Hazard Area Control Act, N.J.S.A. 58:16A, and rules
at N.J.A.C. 7:13 |
Rivers,
lakes and streams, and their flood plains. |
Placement
of structures or fill that could block or displace
flood waters. |
| Coastal
Area Facility Review Act (CAFRA), N.J.S.A. 13:19,
and rules at N.J.A.C. 7:7 and 7:7E . |
Most
coastal and shore areas in New Jersey south of Raritan
Bay. |
Development
ranging in size from single family homes up to large
commercial/industrial facilities, depending on how
far you are from the water. |
| Waterfront
Development Act, N.J.S.A. 12:5-3, and rules at N.J.A.C.
7:7 and 7:7E. |
All
land in or near tidally flowed waters. |
Placement
of structures, fill or dredging within or over
a tidally flowed waterway. |
| Outside
of the CAFRA area, development adjacent to a tidally
flowed waterway. |
| Wetlands
Act of 1970, N.J.S.A. 13:9A, and rules at N.J.A.C.
7:7 and 7:7E. |
Wetlands
shown on the DEP Coastal Wetland Maps dated 1971/1972. |
Placement
of structures, fill, excavation, pesticide application
or similar activity. |
| Tidelands
Act, N.J.S.A. 12:3-1 |
Lands
owned by the State of New Jersey that are now tidally
flowed, or were formerly tidally flowed. |
Riparian
grant program is administered by the Department's
Bureau of Tidelands Management at (609) 292-2573. |
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ARE THERE OTHER REGULATIONS I SHOULD KNOW ABOUT?
The following regulatory programs administered by other
agencies may affect projects in New Jersey coastal areas:
- Federal Wetlands Program (404 Program). In some parts
of New Jersey, in addition to a DEP freshwater wetlands
permit, you may also need a federal wetlands permit,
issued by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers under Section
404 of the Clean Water Act. An Army Corps permit is
needed in the Hackensack Meadowlands area, Greenwood
Lake, and in any tidally flowed waters or wetlands.
You can contact the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in
Philadelphia (215) 656-6500, or New York City (212)
264-4185 or 264-6731.
- Tidelands Program. The State of New Jersey owns most
lands currently or formerly flowed by the tide. If you
want to build in or near tidal water, the State may
own those lands. If so, you may not build without a
grant, lease or license. You can contact the DEP's Bureau
of Tidelands Management at (609) 292-2573 for more information.
- BOCA (Building Officials and Code Administrators)
National Building Code. This Code contains special
requirements for buildings in flood plains, which many
towns enforce. Contact your town offices.
- Local flood plain ordinances. Contact your town
offices.
- The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) provides
some flood plain maps and flood insurance information.
Call (800) 358-9616.
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