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codes contain certain provisions that apply to the design and construction of buildings and structures in flood hazard areas; and

WHEREAS, the TOWNSHIP OF JACKSON is required, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:49-5, to enforce zoning codes that secure safety from floods and contain certain provisions that apply to the development of lands; and

WHEREAS, the TOWNSHIP OF JACKSON is required, pursuant to N.J.S.A.58:16A-57, within 12 months after the delineation of any flood hazard area, to adopt rules and regulations concerning the development and use of land in the flood fringe area which at least conform to the standards promulgated by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP).

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the TOWNSHIP COUNCIL of TOWNSHIP OF JACKSON that the following floodplain management regulations are hereby adopted.

SECTION 1. RECITALS.

The foregoing whereas clauses are incorporated herein by reference and made a part hereof.

SECTION 2. These regulations specifically repeal and replace the following ordinance(s) and regulation(s): CHAPTER 210 - Flood Damage Prevention.

SECTION 101 SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION

101.1 Title. These regulations, in combination with the flood provisions of the Uniform Construction Code (UCC) N.J.A.C. 5:23 (hereinafter “Uniform Construction Code,” consisting of the Building Code, Residential Code, Rehabilitation Subcode, and related codes, and the New Jersey Flood Hazard Area Control Act (hereinafter “FHACA”), N.J.A.C. 7:13, shall be known as the Floodplain Management Regulations of TOWNSHIP OF JACKSON (hereinafter “these regulations”).

101.2 Scope. These regulations, in combination with the flood provisions of the Uniform Construction Code and FHACA shall apply to all proposed development in flood hazard areas established in Section 102 of these regulations.

101.3 Purposes and objectives. The purposes and objectives of these regulations are to promote the public health, safety and general welfare and to minimize public and private losses due to flood conditions in specific flood hazard areas through the establishment of comprehensive regulations for management of flood hazard areas, designed to:

1. Protect human life and health.
2. Prevent unnecessary disruption of commerce, access, and public service during times of flooding.
3. Manage the alteration of natural floodplains, stream channels and shorelines;
4. Manage filling, grading, dredging and other development which may increase flood damage or erosion potential.
5. Prevent or regulate the construction of flood barriers which will divert floodwater or increase flood hazards.
6. Contribute to improved construction techniques in the floodplain.
7. Minimize damage to public and private facilities and utilities.
8. Help maintain a stable tax base by providing for the sound use and development of flood hazard areas.
9. Minimize the need for rescue and relief efforts associated with flooding.
10. Ensure that property owners, occupants, and potential owners are aware of