N.J. Stat. § 40:55D-169: Public sidewalks, outdoor spaces, considered portion of premises open to public.

6. A public sidewalk or an outdoor space, including pedestrian walkways and pedestrian malls, which is subject to a premises expansion permit issued pursuant to section 2 or section 3 of P.L.2024, c.95 (C.40:55D-165 or C.40:55D-166) shall be considered a portion of the premises that is open to the public for the purposes of section 5 of P.L.1999, c.90 (C.2C:33-27).

L.2024, c.95, s.6.