N.J. Stat. Ann. § 12:3-27.1

8. Notwithstanding the provisions of R.S.12:3-27 to the contrary, the fill or development of real property within an existing tidewater basin to a width of less than 200 feet may be permitted with the approval of the Department of Environmental Protection pursuant to the provisions of R.S.12:5-1 et seq. and a grant may be approved by the Tidelands Resource Council for that fill or development pursuant to the provisions of R.S.12:3-12 and section 3 of this act.