Prohibits municipal agency from approving applications for development of certain warehouses unless certificate of need is issued by Office of Local Planning Services in DCA.

This bill (A4777) prohibits New Jersey municipal agencies from approving applications to build or expand warehouses larger than 100,000 square feet unless the Office of Local Planning Services (DCA) issues a "certificate of need." It directly affects developers seeking to construct such warehouses and local municipalities reviewing development applications. Key provisions require developers to secure the certificate *before* submitting their municipal application, and the DCA must verify that at least 90% of the space is pre-leased (for multi-tenant warehouses) or 100% (for single-tenant) prior to approval. The goal is to ensure new warehouse projects have guaranteed occupancy, reducing the risk of vacant facilities.