N.J. Admin. Code § 19:75-11.1

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

Section 19:75-11.1 - General procedures for review of applications, appeals

(a) All applications for major variance approvals (19:75-8.1, 8.2 and 8.4), Certificates for bus parking facilities, bus maintenance facilities, activity centers (N.J.A.C. 19:75-3) shall be reviewed by the Tourist Services Department--Planning Division of the Authority.

1. Within 60 days following receipt of an application, the Authority, through the Tourist Services Department--Planning Division, shall notify the applicant in writing by certified mail regarding the completeness of the filing. The Authority may declare the application to be complete for filing or shall notify the applicant of specific deficiencies. The applicant shall have 30 days from the date of notification of deficiencies to complete the application. Failure to file a complete application within 30 days shall result in denial of the application. An application shall not be considered duly filed until it has been declared complete by the Authority.

2. The Tourist Services Department--Planning Division of the Authority shall recommend approval or disapproval of all complete applications to the Executive Director or his or her designee who shall grant or deny the application within 45 days after he or she receives the recommendation of the Tourist Services Department--Planning Division. The determination of the Executive Director or his or her designee, setting forth the reasons for the grant or denial of the application, shall be forwarded to the applicant by certified mail, return receipt requested.

3. In the event of an adverse determination by the Executive Director or his or her designee, the applicant may file an appeal within 10 days after receipt of the determination, which appeal shall be in writing to the Executive Director or his or her designee which shall be sent registered certified mail, return receipt requested.

4. The appeal shall be conducted in accordance with 19:75-7.5(b) through (f).

5. Any applicant who fails to obtain Authority approval may submit a revised application at any time.

(b) All approvals shall be subject to, where applicable, compliance with the following:

1. Municipal zoning or planning board approved;

2. Maintenance of any property, subject to the approval, in the condition set forth in the application or any amended application approved by the Authority; and

3. On-site posting in a conspicuous place of the Authority-approved bus routes and regulations.

(c) All police departments affected by the application shall receive prior written notice of any hearing at which such applications shall be considered. Representatives of such police departments may appear and give testimony pertinent to the applications. All police departments will be notified immediately in writing of the decision.

N.J. Admin. Code § 19:75-11.1