S-921 - New Solar Power Legislation
April 22, 2010
April 22, 2010 -Red Bank, NJ - On Thursday,April 22, 2010 Governor Christie signed into law a bill exempting solar panels from restrictions which had previously classified them as impervious surface cover under the Municipal Land Use Law, Waterfront and Coastal Development Laws and the Pinelands and Highlands Protection Acts. The Bill, S-921, recognizes solar energy developments as critical uses of land and eliminates significant restrictions that allowed municipalities and environmental regulators to create a patchwork of conflicting laws and regulations that prevented clean energy solar installations. Under the law, only the base or foundation structure of a solar panel, that is actually affixed to land, rather than the entire solar panel, is considered impervious surface cover. This Bill, in conjunction with the recent codification of S-3137, which provides for the extension of the initial terms of the Permit Extension Act of 2008 by an additional two (2) years, as well as S- 1538, which allows for biomass, solar and wind energy generation on preserved farms, represent significant changes to regulations impacting land use in New Jersey. Giordano Halleran & Ciesla will continue to monitor land use and alternative energy legislation and advise on future developments. View PDF Giordano, Halleran & Ciesla, P.C. is a multi-specialty law firm dedicated to providing sophisticated, complex legal services and solutions. The attorneys maintain personal relationships and gather in-depth knowledge of clients’ businesses and industries to construct both sound legal advice and effective strategies to resolve business issues. With a focus on responsiveness and producing results with outstanding value to their clients’ bottom line, the firm provides experienced legal representation in a wide variety of practice areas, including: Corporate and Business; Creditors’ Rights and Bankruptcy; Environmental; Healthcare; Intellectual Property and Technology; Labor and Employment; Litigation; Real Estate, Land Use and Development; and Trusts and Estates. For more information, visit us at www.ghclaw.com. |
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