New Jersey Statutes Title 40. Municipalities and Counties 40 § 55D-88.3

As used in this act:

“Application for development” means the application form and all accompanying documents required by municipal ordinance for approval of a subdivision plat, site plan, planned development, conditional use, zoning variance or other permit as provided in the “Municipal Land Use Law,” P.L.1975, c. 291 (C.40:55D-1 et seq.).

“Commission” means the Peter J. Barnes III Wildlife Preservation Commission established pursuant to section 4 of this act  1 upon adoption of authorizing resolutions by the local governing bodies of Edison Township, Metuchen Borough, and South Plainfield Borough in Middlesex County, respectively.

“Peter J. Barnes III Wildlife Preserve” means the area located within Edison Township, Metuchen Borough, and South Plainfield Borough in Middlesex County as delineated by a metes and bounds description approved by resolution adopted by the respective local governing bodies of those municipalities.

“Project” means any structure, land use change, or public improvement for which a permit from, or determination by, the municipality is required, which shall include, but not be limited to, building permits, zoning variances, and excavation permits.