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The Highlands Council does not issue permits, but is statutorily required to review certain proposed projects throughout the Highlands Region for consistency with the Highlands Act and Highlands Regional Master Plan (RMP). The Highlands Council shares jurisdiction with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, which is the permitting agency in the Highlands. Please refer to the links on this page for additional guidance.
Pending Review
5/13/25
The Highlands Council is accepting written public comments on a Public Health and Safety Waiver from the provisions of the Highlands Regional Master Plan (RMP). The waiver will permit New Jersey American Water to extend an existing water main in Washington Township, Warren County to provide safe drinking water for 142 properties with private wells contaminated with elevated levels of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Writen public comments are being accepted through Friday, June 13. At this time, it is anticipated that the Highlands Council will hold a public hearing on this review at its regular meeting at 4 p.m. Thursday, June 19.
- Highlands Council Project Review Procedures (pdf)
Describes Highlands Council procedures and requirements for conducting project reviews. - Highlands Council Project Review Standards (pdf)
Describes the RMP standards used during project reviews. - Digital Plan Submission Standards (pdf)
Provides guidance for submitting digital files to the Highlands Council for project reivews. - Native Plant Availability for the New Jersey Highlands Region (pdf) updated January 2024
Provides a comprehensive list of native plants and their availability at nine different growers. (If you would like to be added to our list of growers, please let us know.)
Please refer to the Project Review Procedures above and/or speak with a Highlands Council Liaison before using these forms.