What are some of the likely results of the adoption of the Highlands rules?
A.16. Private, as well as public, development in the preservation area will be virtually prohibited. The value of most undeveloped property in the preservation area will be severely and adversely impacted as a result of the regulations. A large number of landowners are likely to seek adjustments in their local property tax assessments and will pursue tax appeals if adequate relief is not granted. The Highlands rules will be challenged in court but the results are far from certain. __________________________________________ * Lewis Goldshore, Esq., is the managing partner of the Lawrenceville firm of Goldshore, Cash & Kalac where he practices environmental, land use and local government law. Mr. Goldshore, is co-author of New Jersey Environmental Law, published by the New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education (NJICLE). He serves as Environmental Counsel and Special Highlands Counsel to the New Jersey State League of Municipalities. Mr. Goldshore will moderate and speak at an N
