Land Use & Zoning
In NJ, a 'floating zone' is a zoning technique in which:
AZones are applied along waterways only
BA zone exists in the ordinance but is not mapped to a specific location until a developer submits a qualifying application✓ Correct
CZones move geographically based on market conditions
DZones are determined by the NJ DEP
Explanation
A floating zone is a special-purpose zone (e.g., planned industrial park) that exists in the zoning ordinance but is not assigned to a specific location on the zoning map until a developer applies and the municipality approves it for a suitable site.
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