N.J. Admin. Code § 16:41F-4.1

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 19, October 7, 2024

Section 16:41F-4.1 - General restrictions

(a) A VCM Plan shall not be authorized:

1. On any State highway ROW acquired or designated specifically for landscape, scenic, storm water management, or environmental purposes;

2. Where it would be implemented adjacent to lands zoned exclusively for residential purposes or where the prevalent land use is residential as defined at 16:41C-2.1; or

3. Where it would be implemented on the following types of highways:

i. Scenic byway;

ii. Scenic corridor; or

iii. Scenic or historic highway.

(b) Depending on the scope of the VCM Plan, it may not be authorized:

1. If any of the following landscape materials would be affected:

i. Historic trees;

ii. Landscape materials installed using Federal funding; or

iii. Hardwood trees greater than six inches in diameter, measured 4.5 feet from the ground unless determined by the Department to be invasive or diseased; or

2. Within a traffic island; or

3. Within a median.

N.J. Admin. Code § 16:41F-4.1

Adopted by 47 N.J.R. 1982(a), effective 8/3/2015

Amended by 55 N.J.R. 203(a), effective 2/6/2023