New Jersey Highlands Water Protection and Planning Council

Mountain Lakes Borough in Morris County is located entirely in the Planning Area of the Highlands region, where conformance with the Highlands Regional Master Plan (RMP) is voluntary. In 2024 the Mountain Lakes petition for plan conformance was approved by the Highlands Council and the borough is now working to align local planning and regulatory documents with the goals, policies, and objectives of the RMP. This page contains more information about the borough in relation to the Highlands region.

Quick Facts

Area 1,861 acres/2.91 mi2
Preservation Area 0 acres
Planning Area 1,861 acres
RMP Conformance Status Petition approved 2024; working toward conformance.
Liaison Maryjude Haddock-Weiler
Mountain Lakes Borough official website