A subdivision which employs a fixed minimum lot size requirement, as specified in the appropriate district regulations.

The Highlands Water Protection and Planning Act, N.J.S.A. 13:20-1 et seq.

Pursuant to the Highlands Act, a determination issued by the NJDEP in accordance with the N.J.A.C. 7:38-2.4 confirming whether a proposed development activity within the Preservation Area is a major development pursuant to N.J.A.C. 7:38-2.2, exempt from the Highlands Act pursuant to N.J.A.C. 7:38-2.3, and otherwise consistent with the applicable area wide Water Quality Management Plan as defined under N.J.A.C. 7:15.

Pursuant to the Highlands Act, the authorization to engage in a regulated Activity in the Preservation Area in accordance with the rules and procedures established by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection at N.J.A.C. 7:38-6, including an HPAA that contains a waiver pursuant to N.J.S.A. 13:20-33b.

Those features within the Preservation Area that merit special protection pursuant to N.J.S.A. 13:20-32b such as Highlands open waters; flood hazard areas; steep slopes; forested areas; rare, threatened or endangered species habitat; rare or threatened plant habitat; areas with historic or archaeological features; and unique or irreplaceable land types.

Pursuant to the Highlands Act, a determination issued by the NJDEP in accordance with N.J.A.C. 7:38-4.1 that confirms the presence or absence of a Highlands Resource Area on a site, and the location and, as applicable, the boundary of each Highlands Resource Area.

A residential development option that allows a range of minimum lot areas, provided that the maximum density for the parcel is not exceeded.

That portion of land, including any farm-related dwelling or accessory buildings located thereon, that is voluntarily deed-restricted by the landowner for resource conservation or agricultural use in order to qualify for the open lands subdivision pursuant to this chapter.

That portion of the Highlands Region so designated by N.J.S.A. 13:20-7b.

The area of a tract that is not encumbered by wetlands and wetland transition areas, state open waters, floodplain areas, riparian corridors, Category 1 (C-1) buffer areas, steep slope areas or other Highlands Resource Area.