The following terms, as used in this article, shall have the following meanings:
AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENTA development included in the Housing Element and Fair Share Plan, and includes, but is not limited to, an inclusionary development, a municipal construction project or a 100% affordable housing development.
COAH or the COUNCILThe New Jersey Council on Affordable Housing established under the Fair Housing Act.
DEVELOPERThe legal or beneficial owner or owners of a lot or of any land proposed to be included in a proposed development, including the holder of an option or contract to purchase, or other person having an enforceable proprietary interest in such land.
DEVELOPMENT FEEMoney paid by a developer for the improvement of property as permitted at N.J.A.C. 5:97-8.3.
EQUALIZED ASSESSED VALUEThe assessed value of a property divided by the current average ratio of assessed to true value for the municipality in which the property is situated, as determined in accordance with Sections 1, 5, and 6 of P.L. 1973, c. 123 (N.J.S.A. 54:1-35a through N.J.S.A. 54:1-35c).
GREEN BUILDING STRATEGIESThose strategies that minimize the impact of development on the environment, and enhance the health, safety and well-being of residents by producing durable, low- maintenance, resource-efficient housing while making optimum use of existing infrastructure and community services.