MLUL Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the Municipal Land-Use Law?
A: The Municipal Land-Use Law (MLUL) is the legislative foundation of Planning Boards and Zoning Boards of Adjustment in the State of New Jersey. It defines the powers and responsibilities of boards and is essential to their functions and decisions. The Municipal Land Use Law Book, available from NJPO, contains the body of the law itself: Chapter 291, Laws of N.J. 1975, New Jersey Statues Annotated, compiled as 40:55D - 1 et. seq., with amendments, and is indexed. |
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Q: What is the current edition of the MLUL Book?
A: The 2012 edition is in and is now shipping. This edition has been
updated to include amendments through February 6, 2013. If you have
the 2012 edition, and are in need of the 2013 insert, click here.
Q: Is there a 2013 Edition?
A: NJPO will not publish a new version of the MLUL for 2013. The
changes to the law have been included in our 2103 insert. If you have
the 2012 edition, and are in need of the 2013 insert, click here.
NJPO will be publishing a new MLUL for the 2014 calendar year.
Check back in March to see when it will be available.
A: NJPO's MLUL editions are frequently known by the color of its
cover. That's how you
know who is sporting the latest edition at a
meeting. In the past, there has been red,
green, yellow, salmon, etc.
The color of the 2012 edition cover is a mint green.
Q: What are the prices for the MLUL book?
An INDEXED copy of The Municipal Land Use Law Book, Chapter 291,
P.L. 1975,
40:55D-1 et. seq. through amendments of the 214th
Legislative Session through January
2013 in a convenient softbound
6"x 9" format.
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Note: Quantities available at member prices are limited according
to membership category. These limits are applied per calendar
year. Quantities above the limit must be ordered at
non-member prices.
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Single Board Membership:
12 Books
Dual Board Membership:
24 Books
Three-Way Membership:
36 Books
Library Membership:
4 Books
Indivual Membership:
1 Book
Professional Membership:
1 Book
Student Membership:
1 Book
Small Corporate Membership:
5 Books
Large Corporate Membership:
10 Books
| Members of NJPO | Non-Members | Shipping & Handling |
|---|---|---|
$20.00 each |
$25.00 ea. |
Now included in Price |


