Provides that solar and photovoltaic energy facilities and structures on farmland are not inherently beneficial use, per se, for purposes of zoning approvals.
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This bill changes New Jersey’s zoning laws to clarify that solar and photovoltaic energy facilities and structures on farmland are not automatically considered inherently beneficial uses. Currently, under the Municipal Land Use Law, these facilities are presumed to be beneficial, leading to potential hurdles for their development. This bill removes farmland from this presumption, allowing municipalities to more fully consider the specific circumstances of each case when evaluating such projects.
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