To determine if the law affects your property, you can enter the property location into DEP's interactive mapping system (i-MapNJ) to determine if the property is in the Highlands Preservation Area or Planning Area.
If your property is located within the Highlands Planning Area, then the DEP Highlands rules do not apply to your project.
If your property is located within the Highlands Preservation Area and your proposed project does not meet the definition of major Highlands development, then your project is not subject to the DEP Highlands Rules.
If your property is located within the Highlands Preservation Area and your proposed project meets the definition of major Highlands development, then your project may be regulated. Some activities and projects, however, may be exempt.
