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§ 142-2 Areas of flood hazard.
§ 142-4 Effect on other ordinances.
§ 142-8 Duties of Construction Code Official.
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, to have the bottom of the lowest horizontal structural member of the elevated floor elevated above the ground level by means of piling, columns (posts and piers), or shear walls parallel to the flow of water; and adequately anchored so as not to impair the structural integrity of the building during a flood of 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, "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.
A vehicle which is built on a single chassis, 400 square feet or less when measured at the longest horizontal projections, designed to be self-propelled or permanently towable by a light-duty truck, and designed primarily not for use as a permanent dwelling but as temporary living quarters for recreational, camping, travel or seasonal use.
For other than new construction or substantial improvements under the Coastal Barrier Resources Act (P.L. No. 97-348), includes substantial improvements and means the date the building permit was issued, provided the actual start of construction, repair, reconstruction, rehabilitation, addition, placement or other improvement was within 180 days of the permit date. The actual start means either the first placement or permanent construction of a structure on a site, such as the pouring of a slab or footings, the installation of piles, the construction of columns, or any work beyond the stage of excavation, or the placement of a manufactured home on a foundation. "Permanent construction" does not include land preparation, such as clearing, grading and filling, nor does it include the installation of streets and/or walkways, nor does it include excavation for a basement, footings or piers, or foundations or the erection of temporary forms, nor does it include the installation on the property of accessory buildings, such as garages or sheds not occupied as dwelling units or not part of the main structure. For a substantial improvement, the actual start of construction means the first alteration of any wall, ceiling, floor or other structural part of a building, whether or not that alteration affects the external dimensions of the building.
This chapter shall apply to all areas of special flood hazards within the jurisdiction of the Borough of Hasbrouck Heights which are identified as areas of special flood hazard by the Federal Insurance Administration on its Flood Hazard Boundary Map (FHBM), dated September 30, 2005, and adopted by reference and declared to be a part of this chapter. The FHBM is on file in the office of the Construction Code Official. Further, there is hereby adopted by reference and declared to be a part of this chapter such base flood elevation data as applies to lands within the Borough of Hasbrouck Heights contained in the Flood Insurance Study, Hackensack Meadowlands District, dated June 15, 1982, also on file at the office of the Construction Code Official.
No structure or land shall hereafter be constructed, located, extended, converted or altered without full compliance with the terms of this chapter and other applicable regulations. Violation of the provisions of this chapter 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 chapter or fails to comply with any of its requirements shall, upon conviction thereof, be subject to such penalties as are provided in Chapter 204 of this Code, and in addition shall pay all costs and expenses involved in the case. Nothing herein contained shall prevent the Borough from taking such other lawful action as is necessary to prevent or remedy any violation. Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served thereof shall be deemed a separate offense.
The degree of flood protection required by this chapter 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 chapter does not imply that land outside the areas of special flood hazards or uses permitted within such areas will be free from flooding or flood damages. This chapter shall not create liability on the part of the Borough of Hasbrouck Heights, any officer or employee thereof or the Federal Insurance Administration for any flood damages that result from reliance on this chapter or any administrative decision lawfully made thereunder.
When base flood elevation and floodway data have not been provided in accordance with "basis for establishing the areas of special flood hazard," the local administrator 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 the specific standards hereof.
Editor's Note: See § 142-2, Areas of flood hazard.
Obtain and record the actual elevation (in relation to the mean sea level) of the lowest habitable floor (including basement) of all new or substantially improved structures, and whether or not the structure contains a basement.
Maintain the floodproofing certifications required in § 142-7C.
Notify adjacent communities and the NJDEP prior to any alteration or relocation of a watercourse, and submit evidence of such notification to the Federal Insurance Administration.
Make interpretations where needed as to the exact location of the boundaries of the areas of special flood hazards (for example, where there appears to be a conflict between a mapped boundary and actual field conditions).
Electrical, heating, ventilation, plumbing and air conditioning equipment and other service facilities shall be designed and/or located so as to prevent water from entering or accumulating within the components during conditions of flooding.
Base flood elevation data shall be provided for subdivision proposals and other proposed developments which contain at least 50 lots or five acres (whichever is less).
Encroachments. Any proposed development shall be analyzed to determine effects on flood-carrying capacity of the area of special flood hazard as set forth in § 142-8C, concerning permit review. Encroachments, including fill, new construction, substantial improvements, and other development shall be prohibited in any floodway unless a technical evaluation demonstrates that the encroachments will not result in any increase in the flood levels during the occurrence of the base flood discharge.
In all areas of special flood hazards where base flood elevation data have been provided as set forth herein, the following standards are required. New construction and substantial improvement of any residential structure shall have the lowest floor, including basement, elevated to or above the base flood elevation.
Be certified by a registered professional engineer or architect that the standards of this subsection are satisfied. Such certification shall be provided to the official as set forth in § 142-7C.
All parts of ordinances inconsistent with this chapter are hereby repealed as to such inconsistent parts and this chapter shall take effect upon publication after passage in the manner provided by law.
The Planning Board as established by the Borough of Hasbrouck Heights shall hear and decide appeals and requests for variances from the requirements of this chapter.
The Planning Board shall hear and decide appeals when it is alleged there is an error in any requirement, decision or determination made by the Borough Administrator in the enforcement or administration of this chapter.
Those aggrieved by the decision of the Planning Board or any taxpayer may appeal such decision to the Superior Court of New Jersey.
Upon consideration of the factors of Subsection A(4) and the purposes of this chapter, the Planning Board may attach such conditions to the granting of variances as it deems necessary to further the purposes of this chapter.
The Borough Administrator shall maintain the records of all appeal actions, including technical information, and report any variances to the Federal Insurance Administration, upon request.
Variance shall only be issued upon a determination that the variance is the minimum necessary, considering the flood hazard, to afford relief.
A determination that the granting of a variance will not result in increased flood heights, additional threats to public safety, extraordinary public expenses, create nuisances, cause fraud on or victimization of the public as identified in Subsection A(4), or conflict with existing local laws or ordinances.
For all new construction and substantial improvements having fully enclosed areas below the lowest floor that are usable solely for parking of vehicles, building access or storage in an area other than a basement and which are subject to flooding shall be designed to automatically equalize hydrostatic flood forces on exterior walls by allowing for the entry and exit of floodwaters. Designs for meeting this requirement must either be certified by a registered professional engineer or architect or must meet or exceed the following minimum criteria: A minimum of two openings 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. The bottom of all openings shall be no higher than one foot above grade. Openings may be equipped with screens, louvers, or other covering or devices, provided that they permit the automatic entry and exit of floodwaters.
In all areas of special flood hazards where base flood elevation data have been provided as set forth herein, the following standards are required.
Manufactured homes shall be anchored in accordance with § 142-9A(2).
The cumulative effect of any proposed development, when combined with all other existing and anticipated development, shall not increase the water surface elevation of the base flood more than 0.2 foot at any point.

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