What do the management areas mean for a seller?
The Commission’s Comprehensive Management Plan summary lists nine areas. Two examples show how different they are. The Preservation Area District is described as the heart of the Pinelands environment. The Regional Growth Area is described as existing growth zones that can accommodate regional expansion. The other areas are Special Agricultural Production, Forest, Agricultural Production, Rural Development, Military and Federal Installation, Pinelands Villages and Pinelands Towns. Which one covers your parcel decides much of what a builder could do, and municipal zoning sits on top.