S 1149 New Jersey Senate · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Authorizes DCA, DEP, DOT, and municipalities, to provide priority consideration to permit applications for green building projects.

S 1149 requires New Jersey municipalities, the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), Department of Transportation (DOT), and Department of Community Affairs (DCA) to give priority consideration to permit applications for qualifying green building projects. To qualify, projects must meet holistic sustainability standards (like LEED certification or ASHRAE/ANSI standards) covering site, water, energy, and resource efficiency, and must include a letter from a licensed architect or engineer verifying compliance. This applies to all permit reviews under the Municipal Land Use Law and agency-specific processes, but does not guarantee approval - only prioritized review where feasible. The bill directly affects developers seeking permits for certified green buildings and the agencies reviewing those applications.
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Introduced Jan 9, 2024 Last action Jan 9, 2024
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Jan 9, 2024
Senate · Introduced
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee
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