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The Highlands Regional Master Plan (RMP) provides a framework for implementing the Highlands Act at the local level. Programs outlined in the RMP include the management of Natural Resources; Water Resources and Utilities; Agricultural Resources; Historic, Cultural, Archaeological and Scenic Resources; Transportation; Sustainable Economic Development; and Air Quality. The Highlands RMP was adopted by the Highlands Council in 2008 and is periodically reviewed and amended.
Highlands Regional Master Plan (pdf)
TECHNICAL REPORTS (to come)
The Highlands RMP is accompanied by the following technical reports that were used in its development.
- Ecosystem Management Technical Report
- Financial Analysis Technical Report
- Highlands Regional Build Out Technical Report
- Historic, Cultural, Scenic, Recreation and Tourism Technical Report
- Land Preservation and Stewardship Technical Report
- Land Use Capability Zone Map Technical Report: 2024 Update
- Local Participation Technical Report
- Regional Land Use Conditions and Smart Design Guidelines Technical Report
- Sustainable Agriculture Technical Report
- Transfer of Development Rights Technical Report
- Transportation System Preservation and Enhancement Technical Report
- Utility Capacity Technical Report
- Water Resource Assessment Technical Report - Vol. 1
- Water Resource Assessment Technical Report - Vol. 2
STATE PLAN ENDORSEMENT
On November 4, 2020 the New Jersey State Planning Commission passed Resolution 2020-12 Endorsing the Highlands Regional Master Plan.
- Highlands Water Resolution 2020-12 (pdf)
- NJ Highlands Council Regional Master Plan Update: Planning and Implementation Agreement (PIA) (pdf)