The Coastal Area Facility Review Act gives the New Jersey DEP exclusive permit jurisdiction over development in the coastal zone, applying uniform statewide standards regardless of local zoning.
Under N.J.S.A. 13:19-1 et seq. (CAFRA), the Department of Environmental Protection regulates development in a defined coastal area stretching from Cheesequake to Cape May and up the Delaware Bay. Any qualifying residential, commercial, or industrial project requires a CAFRA permit applying uniform Coastal Zone Management Rules at N.J.A.C. 7:7. Municipalities may enforce stricter rules but cannot waive CAFRA review or override state coastal standards. The Waterfront Development Act and Wetlands Act create parallel state-level controls.
Building without a required CAFRA permit can lead to DEP fines, removal orders, daily penalties, and restoration requirements.
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