N.J.Regulation
New Jersey makes EV charger installations at existing buildings a ministerial permit, barring site plan review
Governor Sherrill signed S-3739 (P.L.2026, c.94) on September 28, 2026. Municipal administrative officers must approve applications to install electric vehicle supply equipment at existing gasoline stations, retail establishments and other existing buildings through a non-discretionary permit, without site plan or land use board review or variance relief. Municipal and county review is limited to specific, identifiable public health or safety impacts supported by substantial evidence. The act took effect immediately and applies to pending applications.
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Key points
- Applications to install EV supply equipment at existing gasoline stations, retail establishments or other existing buildings get a non-discretionary permit from the administrative officer.New Jersey Legislature
- No site plan or other land use board review, and no variance relief, is required for those installations.New Jersey Legislature
- Municipal or county review is limited to standards needed to prevent a specific, identifiable, adverse impact on public health or safety, supported by substantial evidence.New Jersey Legislature
- Installations remain subject to the State Uniform Construction Code, state safety standards and local and Department of Community Affairs inspections.New Jersey Legislature
- P.L.2026, c.94 amends P.L.2021, c.171, took effect on September 28, 2026, and applies to pending and new applications.New Jersey LegislatureOffice of the Governor
- The bill, sponsored by Senator Diegnan and Assembly members Calabrese, Moen and Carter, was signed as part of a five-bill package.Office of the Governor
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