[Ord. No. 2021-18, 11-23-2021]
Development, land disturbing activity, and encroachments in floodways shall not be authorized unless it has been demonstrated through hydrologic and hydraulic analyses required in accordance with Section 16.68.36A1 of these regulations, that the proposed encroachment will not result in any increase in the base flood level during occurrence of the base flood discharge. If Section 16.68.36A1 is satisfied, proposed elevation, addition, or reconstruction of a lawfully existing structure within a floodway shall also be in accordance with Section 16.68.77 of this chapter and the floodway requirements of N.J.A.C. 7:13.
[Ord. No. 2021-18, 11-23-2021]
[Ord. No. 2021-18, 11-23-2021]
A.
In coastal high hazard areas and Coastal A Zones:
1.
New buildings shall only be authorized landward of the reach of mean
high tide.
2.
The placement of manufactured homes shall be prohibited except in
an existing manufactured home park or subdivision.
3.
Basements or enclosures that are below grade on all sides are prohibited.
4.
The use of fill for structural support of buildings is prohibited.
[Ord. No. 2021-18, 11-23-2021]
All new and replaced sanitary sewer facilities, private sewage
treatment plants (including all pumping stations and collector systems)
and on-site waste disposal systems shall be designed in accordance
with the New Jersey septic system regulations contained in N.J.A.C.
14A and N.J.A.C. 7:9A, the UCC Plumbing Subcode (N.J.A.C. 5:23) and
Chapter 7, ASCE 24, to minimize or eliminate infiltration of floodwater
into the facilities and discharge from the facilities into floodwaters,
or impairment of the facilities and systems.
[Ord. No. 2021-18, 11-23-2021]
All new and replacement water facilities shall be designed in
accordance with the New Jersey Safe Drinking Water Act (N.J.A.C. 7:10)
and the provisions of Chapter 7 ASCE 24, to minimize or eliminate
infiltration of floodwater into the systems.
[Ord. No. 2021-18, 11-23-2021]
Storm drainage shall be designed to convey the flow of surface
waters to minimize or eliminate damage to persons or property.
[Ord. No. 2021-18, 11-23-2021]
Streets and sidewalks shall be designed to minimize potential
for increasing or aggravating flood levels.
[Ord. No. 2021-18, 11-23-2021]
Subject to the limitations of these regulations, fill shall
be designed to be stable under conditions of flooding including rapid
rise and rapid drawdown of floodwater, prolonged inundation, and protection
against flood-related erosion and scour. In addition to these requirements,
when intended to support buildings and structures (Zone A only), fill
shall comply with the requirements of the UCC (N.J.A.C. 5:23). Proposed
fill and encroachments in flood hazard areas shall comply with the
flood storage displacement limitations of N.J.A.C. 7:13.
[Ord. No. 2021-18, 11-23-2021]
In coastal high hazard areas and Coastal A Zones, alteration of sand dunes shall be permitted only when the engineering analysis required by Section 16.68.36A4 of these regulations demonstrates that the proposed alteration will not increase the potential for flood damage. Construction or restoration of dunes under or around elevated buildings and structures shall comply with Section 16.68.85A3 of these regulations and as permitted under the NJ Coastal Zone Management Rules (N.J.A.C. 7:7).
[Ord. No. 2021-18, 11-23-2021]
The placement or storage of any containers holding hazardous
substances in a flood hazard area is prohibited unless the provisions
of N.J.A.C. 7:13 which cover the placement of hazardous substances
and solid waste is met.
[Ord. No. 2021-18, 11-23-2021]
A.
No building permits shall be issued for new construction on any lands
west of Long Beach Boulevard unless said land is raised 20 inches
above the centerline road grade, at the midpoint of the lot, for lots
fronting the bay or lagoon; and 16 inches above the centerline road
grade, at the midpoint of the lot, for interior lots. If any land
referred to herein does not front on an improved municipal street,
then the reference point for lot elevation purposes shall be taken
from the nearest municipal improved street to said land as determined
by the municipal engineer. All applications for a building permit
shall include a plot plan showing the existing and proposed grades
in conformance with this subsection. The use of retaining walls will
be permitted in order to contain the fill.
B.
In the case of additions, alterations or repairs to existing structures,
the above requirements shall apply when:
1.
In the case of additions, alterations or repairs to existing structures
west of Long Beach Boulevard, the above requirements shall apply when
the size of additions, alterations or repairs exceed 75% of square
footage of the existing structure.
2.
When any structure, on a building lot, is moved from its existing
foundation for the purpose of installing piling or to raise the structure
to a higher elevation.
