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Timestamp: 2018-10-19 02:10:41
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City of Absecon, NJ Statutory Authorization; Findings of Fact; Purpose and Objectives
Ch 195 Art I Statutory Authorization; Findings of Fact; Purpose and Objectives
§ 195-1 Statutory authorization.
§ 195-2 Findings of fact.
§ 195-3 Statement of purpose.
§ 195-4 Methods of reducing flood losses.
Article I: Statutory Authorization; Findings of Fact; Purpose and Objectives
Chapter 195: FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION Article I Statutory Authorization; Findings of Fact; Purpose and Objectives
[Ord. No. 10-99 § 1.0]
[Ord. No. 10-99 § 1.2]
The flood hazard areas of Absecon City 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.
[Ord. No. 10-99 § 1.3]
To minimize damage to public facilities and utilities such as water and gas mains, electric, telephone and sewer lines, streets, bridges located in areas of special flood hazard.
[Ord. No. 10-99 § 1.4]
Requiring that uses vulnerable to floods including facilities which serve such uses, be protected against flood damage at the time of initial construction.
Controlling the alteration of natural flood plains, stream channels, and natural protective barriers, which help accommodate or channel flood waters.
Controlling filling, grading, dredging, and other development which may increase flood damage.