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Borough of Shrewsbury, NJ Flood Hazard Areas
Ch 122 Art I Flood Insurance Coverage
§ 122-2 Definitions and word usage.
§ 122-3 Establishment of special flood hazard areas.
§ 122-4 Regulations; permitted uses.
§ 122-5 Application procedure
§ 122-6 Fee and deposit.
§ 122-7 On-site inspection.
§ 122-10 Governing regulations.
§ 122-11 Liability.
Ch 122 Art II Flood Damage Prevention
§ 122-12 Statutory authorization.
§ 122-13 Findings of fact.
§ 122-14 Purpose.
§ 122-15 Methods of reducing flood losses.
§ 122-16 Definitions.
§ 122-17 Applicability.
§ 122-18 Basis for establishing areas of special flood hazard.
§ 122-19 Violations and penalties.
§ 122-20 Abrogation and greater restrictions.
§ 122-21 Interpretation.
§ 122-22 Warning and disclaimer of liability.
§ 122-23 Development permit.
§ 122-24 Administrator designated.
§ 122-25 Duties and responsibilities of administrator.
§ 122-26 Variances.
§ 122-27 Provisions for flood hazard reduction.
Chapter 122: Flood Hazard Areas
Chapter 122 : Flood Hazard Areas
Article I Flood Insurance Coverage
Article II Flood Damage Prevention
Article I: Flood Insurance Coverage
[Adopted 5-13-1975 by Ord. No. 369 (Ch. 40, Art. I, of the 1973 Code)]
The purpose of the regulations contained herein is:
To regulate the construction of or substantial improvements to buildings and other facilities in locations and in such a manner that they would likely be damaged by floods or be washed away or cause damage to downstream properties.
To prevent encroachment of floodways which would cause damage to other properties on the watercourse by increasing the height and velocity of floods.
To prevent pollution of watercourse during floods by preventing the placing and storing of explosive, toxic or otherwise dangerous materials within the special flood hazard area.
For the purpose of this article, certain terms and words are defined in the present tense to include the future, the singular to include the plural and the plural to include the singular.
Any structure, prospective addition, substantial improvement or modification which would unduly affect the flow of waters.
The sum of money deposited by the applicant with the Borough of Shrewsbury to be delivered to the on the fulfillment of conditions pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.[1]
Any fees deposited by an applicant pursuant to the provisions of this chapter and the accounting entries used to keep track of expenditures.[2]
Costs for attorney, engineer, or other professional or expert retained on behalf of the Borough of Shrewsbury for the purpose of review, analysis, inspection, or preparation of documents, charged to and paid by the applicant.[3]
The maximum area of the floodplain that, on the average, is likely to be flooded once every 100 years.
Any repair, reconstruction or improvement of a structure, the cost of which equals or exceeds 50% of the actual cash value of the structure either before the improvement is started or, if the structure has been damaged and is being restored, before the damage occurred. "Substantial improvement" is started when the first alteration of any structural part of the building commences.
The special flood hazard areas of the Borough of Shrewsbury are those designated as such upon a map consisting of one sheet with the following legend and identification: FIA Flood Hazard Boundary Maps, Borough of Shrewsbury, Monmouth County, New Jersey, No. HO1, Community No. 340326, dated June 7, 1974, and promulgated by the Federal Insurance Administration, United States Department of Housing and Urban Development. A copy of this map is officially on file in the offices of the Borough Clerk and is hereby incorporated by reference into this article and made a part hereof and is officially adopted by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Shrewsbury.
[Amended 4-13-1987 by Ord. No. 554]
Premises in the special flood hazard area may be used for the purposes specified for that particular zone in which they are located in accordance with all applicable local codes and ordinances, subject to the following additional restrictions:
Special use permit required. No new development shall be permitted within the special flood hazard area except upon issuance of a special use permit granted by the Construction Code Official with the approval of the Borough Engineer.
Building elevations. No building or any portion thereof shall be erected unless the first-floor elevation and all exterior openings are set at an elevation at least one foot above the one-hundred-year-flood level.[1]
Structural anchoring. Permitted structures shall be anchored to prevent flotation, collapse or lateral movement which may result in damage or restrictions of the flow of floodwaters.
Construction methods and materials. Permitted structures shall be constructed of materials and utility equipment that are resistant to flood damage and shall be placed on the building site so as to minimize obstruction to the flow of floodwaters.
Electrical control panels. Electrical control panels in permitted structures shall be mounted above the one-hundred-year-flood level.
Water supply systems and sanitary sewerage systems. New or replacement water supply systems and sanitary sewerage systems, including on-site systems, shall be designed to minimize or eliminate infiltration of floodwaters into the systems and discharges from the system into floodwaters.
Storage of materials. No materials that can float or that are toxic to humans, animals or vegetation shall be stored outside.
Raising of flood level prohibited. No use will be permitted which will raise the one-hundred-year-flood level more than 0.20 of one foot.[2]
Minimization of flood damage. All new subdivision and development proposals, including their utilities and drainage, shall be consistent with the need to minimize flood damage.
[Amended 4-13-1987 by Ord. No. 554; 7-11-1994 by Ord. No. 693]
Any person, firm or corporation desiring to erect, construct, enlarge, add to, alter, repair, improve, move, remove, substantially repair or demolish any building, structure or major addition to any building or install any prefabricated or mobile home, subdivision, utility system, water supply system or sewer system shall make written application to the Zoning Officer of the Borough of Shrewsbury and shall furnish to said Officer all data, work plans, engineering specifications or other information reasonably required to enable him to evaluate the proposal, and the Zoning Officer, with the assistance of the Borough Engineer, shall, within 15 days thereafter, make a determination whether or not a special permit shall be issued. If he shall approve the proposal, he shall issue a written special use permit to the applicant for the proposed facility, describing in general terms on the permit the facility to be constructed and its general location. If he shall disapprove the proposal, the Zoning Officer shall notify the applicant, in writing, of the rejection and shall generally state the reasons for rejection. No construction permit shall be issued by the Construction Code Official unless and until a zoning permit has first been issued by the Zoning Officer.
No permit shall be issued unless the applicant has satisfactorily demonstrated that the proposal is consistent with the need to minimize flood damage, assures full compliance with all regulations set forth herein and does not conflict with or endanger the effectiveness of the floodplain management programs of neighboring communities.
[Amended 4-13-1987 by Ord. No. 554; 7-11-1994 by Ord. No. 693[1]]
The Zoning Officer shall receive from the applicant, along with the application for a permit hereunder, a fee of $50 for the review of the application and the determination thereof. Should the Zoning Officer deem it necessary for the Borough Engineer to review said application, an escrow deposit of $500 shall be made by the applicant to cover professional review costs.
If the special use permit shall be issued, the Zoning Officer, with the assistance of the Borough Engineer, shall make an on-site inspection at least once during construction to determine whether the construction conforms to the approved plans, materials and other specifications provided by the applicant.
A failure to apply for a special use permit, failure to construct in accordance with data furnished to the Zoning Officer with the application or any violation hereof shall constitute a violation of this article.
Where a request for such special use permit is denied by the Zoning Officer, the applicant may apply for such permit or special exception directly to the Mayor and Council within 60 days after such denial. The Mayor and Council shall grant or deny such request within 60 days after the date of such application to the Mayor and Council.
When the Federal Insurance Administrator has designated an area within the floodplain as having special flood hazards, the chapter of the Code of this Borough concerning land use control designed to reduce flood loss shall take precedence over any conflicting ordinances or codes of this Borough.
The grant of a special use permit or approval of a subdivision plan within the special flood hazard area shall not constitute a representation, guaranty or warranty of any kind by the Borough of Shrewsbury or by any official or employee thereof of the practicability or safety of the proposed use and shall create no liability upon the Borough, its officers or employees.
Article II: Flood Damage Prevention
[Adopted 7-9-1979 by Ord. No. 434 (Ch. 40, Art. II, of the 1973 Code)]
[Amended 9-21-2009 by Ord. No. 937]
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 Shrewsbury, Monmouth County, New Jersey does ordain as follows.
The flood hazard areas of the Borough of Shrewsbury 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.
It is the purpose of this article to promote the public health, safety and general welfare and to minimize public and private losses due to flood conditions in specific area by provisions designed to:
Help maintain a stable tax base by providing for the second use and development of areas of special flood hazard so as to minimize future flood blight areas.
In order to accomplish its purposes, this article includes methods and provisions for:
Restricting or prohibiting uses which are dangerous to health, safety and property due to water or erosion hazards or which result in damaging increase in erosion or in flood heights or velocities.
[Amended 5-12-1986 by Ord. No. 546; 4-13-1987 by Ord. No. 554; 9-21-2009 by Ord. No. 937]
A request for a review of the Zoning Officer's interpretation of any provision of this article or a request for a variance.
A designated AO, AH or VO Zone on a community's Digital Flood Insurance Rate Map (DFIRM) with a one-percent-annual-or-greater chance of flooding to an average depth of one to three feet where a clearly defined channel does not exist, where the path of flooding is unpredictable and where velocity flow may be evident. Such flooding is characterized by ponding or sheet flow.
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 elevated above the ground level 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.
A manufactured home park or subdivision for which the construction of facilities for servicing the lots on which the manufactured homes are to be affixed (including, at a minimum, the installation of utilities, the construction of streets and either final site grading or the pouring of concrete pads) is completed on or after the effective date of the floodplain management regulations adopted by the municipality.
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 of 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.
A walled and roofed building, a manufactured home or a gas or liquid storage tank that is principally aboveground.
Damage of any origin sustained by a structure, whereby the cost of restoring the structure to its before-damaged condition would equal or exceed 50% of the market value of the structure before the damage occurred.
Any reconstruction, rehabilitation, addition or other improvement of a structure, the cost of which exceeds 50% of the market value of the structure before the start of construction of the improvement. This term includes structures which have incurred substantial damage, regardless of the actual repair work performed. The term does not, however, include either:
A grant of relief from the requirements of this article that permits construction in a manner that would otherwise be prohibited by this article.
This article shall apply to all areas of special flood hazard within the jurisdiction of the Borough of Shrewsbury, Monmouth County, New Jersey.
[Amended 5-12-1986 by Ord. No. 546; 9-21-2009 by Ord. No. 937]
The areas of special flood hazard for the Borough of Shrewsbury, Community No. 340326, are identified and defined on the following documents prepared by the Federal Emergency Management Agency:
A scientific and engineering report, "Flood Insurance Study, Monmouth County, New Jersey (All Jurisdictions)," dated September 25, 2009.
Flood Insurance Rate Map for Monmouth County, New Jersey (All Jurisdictions), as shown on Index and Panel Numbers 34025C0179F, 34025C0183F, 34025C0187F, 34025C0191F, whose effective date is September 25, 2009.
The above documents are hereby adopted and declared to be a part of this ordinance. The Flood Insurance Study and maps are on file at 419 Sycamore Avenue, Shrewsbury, New Jersey 07702-7420.
No structure or land shall hereafter be constructed, located, extended, converted or altered without full compliance with the terms of this article and other applicable regulations. Violation of the provisions of this article 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, firm or corporation violating this article or failing to comply with any of its requirements shall, upon conviction, be subject to a fine of not more than $ 1,250 or a term of imprisonment or community service of not more than 90 days, or any combination thereof, for each violation. In addition, any person convicted of violation shall pay all costs and expenses involved in the case.
Nothing herein contained shall prevent the Borough of Shrewsbury from taking such other lawful action as is necessary to prevent or remedy any violation.
This article is not intended to repeal, abrogate or impair any existing easements, covenants or deed restrictions. However, where this article and any other ordinance, easement, covenant or deed restriction conflict or overlap, whichever imposes the more stringent restrictions shall prevail.
In the interpretation and application of this article, all provisions shall be:
The degree of flood protection required by this article 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 article 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 article shall not create liability on the part of the Borough of Shrewsbury, any officer or employee thereof or the Federal Insurance Administration for any flood damages that result from reliance on this article or any administrative decision lawfully made thereunder.
[Amended 5-12-1986 by Ord. No. 546; 4-13-1987 by Ord. No. 554; 7-11-1994 by Ord. No. 693]
A development permit shall be obtained before construction or development begins with any area of special flood hazard established in § 122-18. Application for a development permit shall be made on forms furnished by the Zoning Officer and may include, but shall not be limited to, plans, in duplicate, drawn to scale, showing the nature, location, dimensions and elevations of the area in question, existing or proposed structures, fill, storage of materials, drainage facilities and the location of the foregoing. Specifically, the following information is required:
The elevation, in relation to mean sea level, of the lowest floor, including the basement, of all structures.
Certification by a registered professional engineer or architect that the floodproofing methods for any nonresidential structure meet the floodproofing criteria in § 122-27B(2).
[Amended 4-13-1987 by Ord. No. 554: 7-11-1994 by Ord. No. 693]
The Zoning Officer is hereby appointed to administer and implement this article by granting or denying development permit applications in accordance with its provisions.
[Amended 5-12-1986 by Ord. No. 546; 4-13-1987 by Ord No. 554; 7-11-1994 by Ord. No. 693]
The duties of the Zoning Officer shall include, but not be limited to:
Review all development permits to determine that all necessary permits have been obtained from those federal, state or local governmental agencies for which prior approval is required.
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 § 122-27C(1) are met.
Use of other base flood data. When base flood elevations data has not been provided in accordance with § 122-18, Basis for establishing areas of special flood hazard, the Zoning Officer 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 § 122-27B(1) and (2).
Maintain the floodproofing certifications required in § 122-23C.
When base flood elevation and floodway data has not been provided in accordance with the article, obtain, review and reasonably utilize any base flood elevation and floodway data available from any source, in order to administer the requirements of this article.
Notify adjacent communities and the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, Dam Safety and Flood Control Section and the Land Use Regulation Program prior to any alteration or relocation of a watercourse and submit evidence of such notification to the Federal Insurance Administration.
Interpretation of FIRM boundaries. The Zoning Officer shall 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 § 122-26.
The Zoning Board of Adjustment, as established by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Shrewsbury, shall hear and decide appeals and requests for variances from the requirements of this article.
The Zoning Board of Adjustment shall hear and decide appeals when it is alleged that there is an error in any requirement, decision or determination made by the Zoning Officer in the enforcement or administration of this article.
Those aggrieved by the decision of the Zoning Board of Adjustment, or any taxpayer, may appeal such decision to the Superior Court of New Jersey.
In passing upon such applications, the Zoning Board of Adjustment shall consider all technical evaluations, all relevant factors, standards specified in other sections of this article and:
The cost of providing governmental services during and after flood conditions, including maintenance and repair of public utilities and facilities such as sewer, gas, electrical and water systems and streets and bridges.
Upon consideration of the factors of § 122-26A(4) and the purposes of this article, the Zoning Board of Adjustment may attach such conditions to the granting of variances as it deems necessary to further the purposes of this article.
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, provided that § 122-26A(4)(a) through (k) has been fully considered. As the lot size increases beyond 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 or extraordinary public expense, create nuisances, cause fraud on or victimization of the public, as identified in § 122-26A(4), or conflict with existing local laws or ordinances.
Any applicant to whom a variance is granted shall be given written notice that the structure will be permitted to be built with a lowest floor elevation below the base flood elevation and that the cost of flood insurance will be commensurate with the increased risk resulting from the reduced lowest-floor elevation.
[Amended 5-12-1986 by Ord. No. 546; 4-13-1987 by Ord. No. 554]
New and replacement sanitary sewerage systems shall be designed to minimize or eliminate infiltration of floodwaters into the systems and discharge from the systems into floodwaters.
Electrical, heating, ventilation, plumbing and air-conditioning equipment and other service facilities shall be designed and/or located as to prevent water from entering or accumulating within the components during conditions of flooding.
Specific standards. In all areas of special flood hazards where base flood elevation data have been provided as set forth in § 122-18, Basis for establishing areas of special flood hazard or in § 122-25B, Use of other base flood data, the following standards are required:
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 to or above base flood elevation.
Within any AO Zone on the municipality's FIRM, all new construction and substantial improvement of any residential structure shall have the lowest floor, including basement, elevated above the highest adjacent grade at least as high as the depth number specified in feet (at least two feet if no depth number is specified) and adequate drainage paths around structures on slopes to guide floodwaters around and away from proposed structures are required.
New construction and substantial improvement of any commercial, industrial or other nonresidential structure shall either have the lowest floor, including basement, elevated to the level of the base flood elevation; and
Within any AO Zone on the municipality's DFIRM, all new construction and substantial improvement of any commercial, industrial or other nonresidential structure shall have the lowest floor, including basement, elevated above the highest adjacent grade at least as high as the depth number specified in feet (at least two feet if no depth number is specified) and adequate drainage paths around structures on slopes to guide floodwaters around and away from proposed structures are required or:
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 § 122-25C(2).
Manufactured homes shall be anchored in accordance with § 122-27A(1)(b).
Floodways. Located within areas of special flood hazard established in § 122-18 are areas designated as floodways. Since the floodway is an extremely hazardous area due to the velocity of floodwaters which carry debris, potential projectiles and erosion potential, the following provisions apply:
Prohibited encroachments, including fill, new construction, substantial improvements, and other development unless a technical evaluation demonstrates that encroachment shall not result in any increase in flood levels during the occurrence of the base flood discharge.
If § 122-27C(1) is satisfied, all new construction and substantial improvements must comply with § 122-27.