Right to Farm Protection of Equine Activities
By Nicole L. Voigt, Esq., Attorney at Law An equine facility might qualify for Right to Farm protection and obtain relief from local ordinances in limited respects, such as municipal zoning restrictions. Such protected activities may include equine labor housing, manure composting and sales, and
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Access to Government Records
By Nicole L. Voigt, Esq., Attorney at Law Government records are often a valuable tool for obtaining information relevant to a buyer’s due diligence, litigation, consideration of land use applications, and similar legal issues. Keep in mind, however, that the information received is only as
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Site Specific Agricultural Management Practices under Right to Farm
Farming Alternatives to Traditional Land Use and Zoning Approvals By Nicole L. Voigt, Esq., Attorney at Law New Jersey Right to Farm Act Pursuant to New Jersey’s Right to Farm Act, certain farms may engage in protected farming activities even if those farming activities are
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Suggestions for Targeting Properties
By Nicole L. Voigt, Esq., Attorney at Law “Is This the Right Property for Me?” You’ve found a fantastic property for your new business. Other buyers are also looking at the property, your realtor is eager to get your offer in, and you don’t want
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Agricultural Development in the Highlands
By Nicole L. Voigt, Esq., Attorney at Law Development in the Highlands Preservation Area Primarily intended to protect drinking water, over 800,000 acres of New Jersey, known as the “Highlands Region,” have been designated either Highlands Preservation Area or Highlands Planning Area. This overlay of
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