New Jersey legislation · 2026-2027 Regular Session
New Jersey A5009: Commercial corridors, Highlands Region-prov. municipal planning auth to develop
Status: In committee, May 7, 2026
Provides "Highlands Water Protection and Planning Act" exemption, and clarifies municipal planning or zoning authority, for certain development along commercial corridors in Highlands Region.
What the bill says
An Act concerning development along commercial corridors in the Highlands Region and amending P.L.2004, c.120.
From the introduced text, May 7, 2026:
An Act concerning development along commercial corridors in the Highlands Region and amending P.L.2004, c.120. Be It Enacted by the Senate and General Assembly of the State of New Jersey: 1. Section 3 of P.L.2004, c.120 (C.13:20-3) is amended to read as follows: 3. As used in [this act] [ADDED: P.L.2004, c.120 (C.13:20-1 et al.)] : "Agricultural or horticultural development" means construction for the purposes of supporting common farmsite activities, including but not limited to: the production, harvesting, storage, grading, packaging, processing, and the wholesale and retail marketing of crops, plants, animals, and other related commodities and the use and application of techniques and methods of soil preparation and management, fertilization, weed, disease, and pest control, disposal of farm waste, irrigation, drainage and water management, and grazing [;] [ADDED: .] "Agricultural impervious cover" means agricultural or horticultural buildings, structures, or facilities with or without flooring, residential buildings, and paved areas, but shall not mean temporary coverings [;] [ADDED: .] "Agricultural or horticultural use" means the use of land for common farmsite activities, including but not limited to: the production, harvesting, storage, grading, packaging, processing, and the wholesale and retail marketing of crops, plants, animals, and other related commodities and the use and application of techniques and methods of soil preparation and management, fertilization, weed, disease, and pest control, disposal of …
Sponsors
- John DiMaio (R, 23) · primary sponsor
- Dawn Fantasia (R, 24) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : INT 1RA REF AEN
Subjects: ENVIRONMENT - HIGHLANDS AND PINELANDS, LAND USE, PLANNING AND ZONING, ENVIRONMENT - WATER SUPPLY
Common questions
- What is A5009?
- A5009 is a bill in the New Jersey Legislature (2026-2027 Regular Session): Commercial corridors, Highlands Region-prov. municipal planning auth to develop.
- What does A5009 do?
- In its own words: An Act concerning development along commercial corridors in the Highlands Region and amending P.L.2004, c.120.
- What is the status of A5009?
- In committee as of May 7, 2026. Latest action: INT 1RA REF AEN (May 7, 2026).
- Who sponsored A5009?
- John DiMaio (R, 23), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for A5009?
- On the New Jersey Legislature website: https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A5009
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