Land Use & Zoning
Under the NJ MLUL, a municipality's 'master plan' serves as:
AThe legally binding zoning ordinance
BA policy document that guides future land use decisions and provides the basis for the zoning ordinance✓ Correct
CThe final approval for all development applications
DA tax assessment document
Explanation
A master plan is a comprehensive planning document—not a law itself—that establishes a municipality's goals and policies for land use, circulation, housing, and open space. The zoning ordinance implements the master plan and carries the force of law.
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