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Timestamp: 2019-04-22 20:16:37+00:00

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§ 35A-4 Methods of reducing flood losses.
§ 35A-6 Lands to which this ordinance applies.
§ 35A-7 Basis for establishing areas of special flood hazard.
§ 35A-8 Violations and Penalties.
§ 35A-9 Abrogation and greater restrictions.
§ 35A-11 Warning and disclaimer of liability.
§ 35A-12 Development permit required.
§ 35A-13 Designation of local administrator.
§ 35A-14 Duties and responsibilities of administrator.
§ 35A-19 Coastal high hazard area and Coastal A Zone.
Storm sewer system — See Ch. 61A.
Stormwater management — See Ch. 68.
Editor's Note: This ordinance also repealed former Ch. 35A, Flood Damage Prevention, adopted 12-1-2009 by Ord. No. 06.09, as amended.
The Legislature of the State of New Jersey has in N.J.S.A. 40:48-1 et seq., delegated the responsibility to local governmental units to adopt regulations designed to promote public health, safety, and general welfare of its citizenry. Therefore, the Borough Council of the Borough of Paulsboro of Gloucester County, New Jersey does ordain as follows.
The flood hazard areas of the Borough of Paulsboro are subject to periodic inundation which results in loss of life and property, health and safety hazards, disruption of commerce and governmental services, extraordinary public expenditures for flood protection and relief, and impairment of the tax base, all of which adversely affect the public health, safety, and general welfare.
These flood losses are caused by the cumulative effect of obstructions in areas of special flood hazard which increase flood heights and velocities, and when inadequately anchored, cause damage in other areas. Uses that are inadequately floodproofed, elevated or otherwise protected from flood damage also contribute to the flood loss.
Unless specifically defined below, words or phrases used in this ordinance shall be interpreted so as to give them the meanings they have in common usage and to give this ordinance its most reasonable application.
Areas subject to inundation by one-percent-annual-chance shallow flooding (usually areas of ponding) where average depths are between one and three feet. Base flood elevations (BFEs) derived from detailed hydraulic analyses are shown in this zone.
Areas subject to inundation by one-percent-annual-chance shallow flooding (usually sheet flow on sloping terrain) where average depths are between one and three feet.
A request for a review of the Construction Code Official's interpretation of any provision of this ordinance or a request for a variance.
Land in the floodplain within a community subject to a one-percent or greater chance of flooding in any given year. It is shown on the FIRM as Zone V, VE, VI-30, A, AO, A1-A30, AE, A99, or AH.
The flood elevation shown on a published Flood Insurance Study (FIS) including the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM). For zones AE, AH, AO, and A1-30, the elevation represents the water surface elevation resulting from a flood that has a one-percent or greater chance of being equaled or exceeded in any given year. For zones VE and V1-30, the elevation represents the stillwater elevation (SWEL) plus wave effect (BFE = SWEL + wave effect) resulting from a flood that has a one-percent or greater chance of being equaled or exceeded in any given year.
The portion of the special flood hazard area (SFHA) starting from a Velocity (V) Zone and extending up to the landward limit of the moderate wave action delineation. Where no V Zone is mapped, the Coastal A Zone is the portion between the open coast and the landward limit of the moderate wave action delineation. Coastal A Zones may be subject to wave effects, velocity flows, erosion, scour, or a combination of these forces. Construction and development in Coastal A Zones is to be regulated the same as V Zones/coastal high hazard areas.
An area of special flood hazard extending from offshore to the inland limit of a primary frontal dune along an open coast and any other area subject to high velocity wave action from storms or seismic sources.
A nonbasement building built, in the case of a building in an area of special flood hazard, to have the top of the elevated floor or, in the case of a building in a coastal high hazard area or Coastal A Zone, to have the bottom of the lowest horizontal structural member of the elevated floor, elevated above the base flood elevation plus freeboard by means of piling, columns (posts and piers), or shear walls parallel to the flow of the water, and adequately anchored so as not to impair the structural integrity of the building during a flood up to the magnitude of the base flood. In an area of special flood hazard, "elevated building" also includes a building elevated by means of fill or solid foundation perimeter walls with openings sufficient to facilitate the unimpeded movement of floodwaters. In areas of coastal high hazard and Coastal A Zones, "elevated building" also includes a building otherwise meeting the definition of "elevated building" even though the lower area is enclosed by means of breakaway walls.
Inland limit of the area affected by waves greater than 1.5 feet during the base flood. Base flood conditions between the V Zone and the LiMWA will be similar to, but less severe than, those in the V Zone.
The lowest floor of the lowest enclosed area (including basement). An unfinished or flood-resistant enclosure, usable solely for the parking of vehicles, building access or storage in an area other than a basement is not considered a building's lowest floor, provided that such enclosure is not built so to render the structure in violation of other applicable nonelevation design requirements of 44 CFR 60.3.
Structures for which the start of construction commenced on or after the effective date of a floodplain regulation adopted by a community and includes any subsequent improvements to such structures.
A continuous or nearly continuous mound or ridge of sand with relatively steep seaward and landward slopes immediately landward and adjacent to the beach and subject to erosion and overtopping from high tides and waves from coastal storms. The inland limit of the primary frontal dune occurs at the point where there is a distinct change from the relatively steep slope to a relatively mild slope.
Designed primarily not for use as a permanent dwelling but as temporary living quarters for recreational, camping, travel, or seasonal use.
Naturally occurring or man-made accumulations of sand in ridges or mounds landward of the beach.
A grant of relief from the requirements of this ordinance that permits construction in a manner that would otherwise be prohibited by this ordinance.
The failure of a structure or other development to be fully compliant with this ordinance. A new or substantially improved structure or other development without the elevation certificate, other certifications, or other evidence of compliance required in 44 CFR 60.3(b)(5), (c)(4), (c)(10), (e)(2), (e)(4), or (e)(5) is presumed to be in violation until such time as that documentation is provided.
This ordinance shall apply to all areas of special flood hazard within the jurisdiction of the Borough of Paulsboro, Glocuester County, New Jersey.
A scientific and engineering report "Flood Insurance Study, Gloucester County, New Jersey (All Jurisdictions)" dated August 17, 2016.
"Flood Insurance Rate Map for Gloucester County, New Jersey (All Jurisdictions)" as shown on Index and Panel(s) 34015C0057F, 34015C0059F, 34015C0076F, 34015C0078F, whose effective date is August 17, 2016.
The above documents are hereby adopted and declared to be a part of this ordinance. The Flood Insurance Study, maps and advisory documents are on file with the Clerk, 1211 Delaware Street, Paulsboro, New Jersey 08066.
No structure or land shall hereafter be constructed, relocated to, extended, converted, or altered without full compliance with the terms of this ordinance and other applicable regulations. Violation of the provisions of this ordinance by failure to comply with any of its requirements (including violations of conditions and safeguards established in connection with conditions) shall constitute a misdemeanor. Any person who violates this ordinance or fails to comply with any of its requirements shall, upon conviction thereof, be fined not more than $500 or imprisoned for not more than 90 days, or both, for each violation, and in addition shall pay all costs and expenses involved in the case. Nothing herein contained shall prevent the Borough of Paulsboro from taking such other lawful action as is necessary to prevent or remedy any violation.
This ordinance is not intended to repeal, abrogate, or impair any existing easements, covenants, or deed restrictions. However, where this ordinance and other ordinances, easements, covenants, or deed restrictions conflict or overlap, whichever imposes the more stringent restrictions shall prevail.
The degree of flood protection required by this ordinance is considered reasonable for regulatory purposes and is based on scientific and engineering considerations. Larger floods can and will occur on rare occasions. Flood heights may be increased by man-made or natural causes. This ordinance does not imply that land outside the areas of special flood hazard or uses permitted within such areas will be free from flooding or flood damages.
This ordinance shall not create liability on the part of the Borough of Paulsboro, any officer or employee thereof or the Federal Insurance Administration for any flood damages that result from reliance on this ordinance or any administrative decision lawfully made thereunder.
The Construction Code Official is hereby appointed to administer and implement this ordinance by granting or denying development permit applications in accordance with its provisions.
Review all development permits to determine that the permit requirements of this ordinance have been satisfied.
Review all development permits to determine if the proposed development is located in the floodway. If located in the floodway, assure that the encroachment provisions of § 35A-18A are met.
Review all development permits in the coastal high hazard and Coastal A Zone area of the area of special flood hazard to determine if the proposed development alters sand dunes so as to increase potential flood damage.
Review plans for walls to be used to enclose space below the base flood level in accordance with § 35A-19B(4).
Use of other base flood and floodway data. When base flood elevation and floodway data has not been provided in accordance with § 35A-7, Basis for establishing areas of special flood hazard, the Construction Code Official shall obtain, review, and reasonably utilize any base flood elevation and floodway data available from a federal, state or other source, in order to administer § 35A-17A, Specific standards, Residential construction, and § 35A-17B, Specific standards, Nonresidential construction.
Maintain the floodproofing certifications required in § 35A-12C.
In coastal high hazard and Coastal A Zone areas, certification shall be obtained from a registered professional engineer or architect that the provisions of § 35A-19B(1) and § 35A-19B(2)(a) and (b) are met.
Maintain for public inspection all records pertaining to the provisions of this ordinance.
Require that maintenance is provided within the altered or relocated portion of said watercourse so the flood carrying capacity is not diminished.
Ensure substantial improvements meet the requirements of § 35A-17A, Specific standards, Residential construction, and § 35A-17B, Specific standards, Nonresidential construction.
Interpretation of FIRM boundaries. Make interpretations where needed, as to the exact location of the boundaries of the areas of special flood hazard (for example, where there appears to be a conflict between a mapped boundary and actual field conditions). The person contesting the location of the boundary shall be given a reasonable opportunity to appeal the interpretation as provided in § 35A-15.
The Land Use Board as established by Borough Council shall hear and decide appeals and requests for variances from the requirements of this ordinance.
The Land Use Board shall hear and decide appeals when it is alleged there is an error in any requirement, decision, or determination made by the Construction Code Official in the enforcement or administration of this ordinance.
Those aggrieved by the decision of the Land Use Board, or any taxpayer, may appeal such decision to the Superior Court, as provided in New Jersey Court Rule 4:69.
Upon consideration of the factors of Subsection A(4) and the purposes of this ordinance, the Land Use Board may attach such conditions to the granting of variances as it deems necessary to further the purposes of this ordinance.
Generally, variances may be issued for new construction and substantial improvements to be erected on a lot of 1/2 acre or less in size contiguous to and surrounded by lots with existing structures constructed below the base flood level, providing items in Subsection A(4)(a) through (k) have been fully considered. As the lot size increases beyond the 1/2 acre, the technical justification required for issuing the variance increases.
A determination that the granting of a variance will not result in increased flood heights, additional threats to public safety, extraordinary public expense, create nuisances, cause fraud on or victimization of the public as identified in Subsection A(4), or conflict with existing local laws or ordinances.
A minimum of two openings in at least two exterior walls of each enclosed area, having a total net area of not less than one square inch for every square foot of enclosed area subject to flooding shall be provided.
Openings may be equipped with screens, louvers, or other covering or devices, provided that they permit the automatic entry and exit of floodwaters.
For Coastal A Zone construction, see § 35A-19 Coastal high hazard area and Coastal A Zone.
New construction and substantial improvement of any residential structure located in an A or AE Zone shall have the lowest floor, including basement, together with the attendant utilities and sanitary facilities, elevated at or above the base flood elevation plus one foot or as required by ASCE/SEI 24-14, Table 2-1, whichever is more restrictive.
Require within any AO or AH Zone on the municipality's FIRM that all new construction and substantial improvement of any residential structure shall have the lowest floor, including basement, together with the attendant utilities and sanitary facilities, elevated above the depth number specified in feet, plus one foot, above the highest adjacent grade (at least three feet if no depth number is specified), and require adequate drainage paths around structures on slopes to guide floodwaters around and away from proposed structures.
Be certified by a registered professional engineer or architect that the design and methods of construction are in accordance with accepted standards of practice for meeting the applicable provisions of this subsection. Such certification shall be provided to the official as set forth in § 35A-14C(2)(b).
Manufactured homes shall be anchored in accordance with § 35A-16A(2).
Be elevated on a permanent foundation such that the top of the lowest floor is at or above the base flood elevation plus one foot or as required by ASCE/SEI 24-14, Table 2-1, whichever is more restrictive.
If Subsection A is satisfied, all new construction and substantial improvements must comply with §§ 35A-16 through 35A-19.
All buildings or structures shall be located landward of the reach of the mean high tide.
The placement of manufactured homes shall be prohibited, except in an existing manufactured home park or subdivision.
With all space below the lowest floor's supporting member open so as not to impede the flow of water, except for breakaway walls as provided or in Subsection B(4).
All new construction and substantial improvements shall be securely anchored on piling or columns.
The pile or column foundation and structure attached thereto shall be anchored to resist flotation, collapse or lateral movement due to the effects of wind and water loading values each of which shall have a one-percent chance of being equaled or exceeded in any given year (one-hundred-year mean recurrence interval).
Prohibit the use of fill for structural support of buildings within Zones V1-30, VE, V, and Coastal A on the community's FIRM.
Any alteration, repair, reconstruction or improvement to a structure started after the enactment of this ordinance shall not enclose the space below the lowest floor unless breakaway walls, open wood latticework or insect screening are used as provided for in this section.
The elevated portion of the building and supporting foundation system shall not be subject to collapse, displacement or other structural damage due to the effects of wind and water load acting simultaneously on all building components (structural and nonstructural). Water loading values used shall be those associated with the base flood. Wind loading values used shall be those required by applicable state or local building standards.
If breakaway walls are utilized, such enclosed space shall be used solely for parking of vehicles, building access, or storage and not for human habitation.
Prior to construction, plans for any breakaway wall must be submitted to the Construction Code Official or Building Subcode Official for approval.
Sand dunes. Man-made alteration of sand dunes within Coastal A Zones, VE and V Zones on the community's DFIRM which would increase potential flood damage is prohibited.
If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause, or phrase of this ordinance shall be declared invalid for any reason whatsoever, such a decision shall not affect the remaining portions of the ordinance, which shall remain in full force and effect, and for this purpose the provisions of this ordinance are hereby declared to be severable.
This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon final passage, approval, and publication, as provided by law, and shall remain in force until modified, amended or rescinded by the Borough of Paulsboro, Gloucester County, New Jersey.

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