# N.J. Stat. § 13:19-5.4: Solar panels not included in certain calculations relative to coastal development

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T13_C19_S19-5.4

## Section

- **Citation:** N.J. Stat. § 13:19-5.4
- **Heading:** Solar panels not included in certain calculations relative to coastal development
- **Jurisdiction:** New Jersey
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** NJ Code / Title 13 / Chapter 19 / Section 19-5.4

## Text

4. Notwithstanding the provisions of any rule or regulation to the contrary, the department shall not include solar panels in any calculation of impervious surface or impervious cover that may be required as a condition of approval of an application to construct or undertake a development in the coastal area, pursuant to the provisions of P.L.1973, c.185 (C.13:19-1 et seq.). As used in this section, "solar panel" means an elevated panel or plate, or a canopy or array thereof, that captures and converts solar radiation to produce power, and includes flat plate, focusing solar collectors, or photovoltaic solar cells and excludes the base or foundation of the panel, plate, canopy, or array. L.2010, c.4, s.4.

## Nearby sections

- [N.J. Stat. § 13:19-1 Short title](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T13_C19_S19-1.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 13:19-2 Findings, declarations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T13_C19_S19-2.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 13:19-3 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T13_C19_S19-3.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 13:19-4 "Coastal area" defined](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T13_C19_S19-4.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 13:19-5 Development permits required](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T13_C19_S19-5.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 13:19-5.1 Issuance of general permit](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T13_C19_S19-5.1.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 13:19-5.2 Permits not required, conditions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T13_C19_S19-5.2.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 13:19-5.3 Waiving of permit requirement](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T13_C19_S19-5.3.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 13:19-5.4 Solar panels not included in certain calculations relative to coastal development.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T13_C19_S19-5.4.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 13:19-6 Application for permit](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T13_C19_S19-6.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 13:19-8 Declaration of completeness of application](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T13_C19_S19-8.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 13:19-9 Hearing, comment period](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T13_C19_S19-9.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 13:19-10 Review of applications; required findings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T13_C19_S19-10.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 13:19-10.1 Wind dependent energy facilities, construction on piers, certain circumstances; permitted.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T13_C19_S19-10.1.md)

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Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T13_C19_S19-5.4. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.