"Palisades Cliffs Protection Act"; limits height of new construction in area below cliffs east of Palisades.
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This bill, the Palisades Cliffs Protection Act, aims to preserve the scenic views along the Palisades cliffs in Hudson and Bergen counties. It limits the height of new construction in the area below the cliffs, east of Palisade Avenue, ensuring that any building cannot exceed 10 feet below the cliff face or the road surface. The act applies to proposed developments, with exceptions for those that have already received necessary government approvals.
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