Sample Language for Inclusion in all Municipal Resolutions and County Reports on
Applications for Development in the Preservation Area
Pursuant to Section 17.a.(1) of the Highlands Act (N.J.S.A. 13:20-17.a.(1)):
1) The Highlands Water Protection and Planning Council may review, within 15 days of receipt
of this final local government unit approval, rejection, or approval with conditions, any
application for development in the Preservation Area.
2) Upon determining to exercise that authority, the Highlands Council shall transmit, by
certified mail, written notice thereof to the person who submitted the application to the local
government unit.
3) Pending completion of the review by the Highlands Council of any final local government
approval or approval with conditions of an application for development in the Preservation
Area and the issuance of the Council’s decision thereon, the applicant shall not proceed with
the development.