This chapter shall apply to all areas of special flood hazards
within the jurisdiction of the Borough of Raritan, Somerset County,
New Jersey.
A.
The areas of special flood hazard for the Borough of Raritan, Community
No. 340442, are identified and defined on the following documents
prepared by the Federal Emergency Management Agency:
(1)
A scientific and engineering report entitled "Flood Insurance Study,
Somerset County, New Jersey (All Jurisdictions)," dated September
28, 2007.
(2)
Flood Insurance Rate Map for Somerset County, New Jersey (All Jurisdictions),
as shown on Index and Panel Nos. 0133, 0134, 0142, 0153, whose effective
date is September 28, 2007.
B.
The above documents are hereby adopted and declared to be a part
of this chapter. The Flood Insurance Study and maps are on file at
22 First Street, Raritan, New Jersey 08869.
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 any provision of this chapter 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 30 days or a period
of community service not exceeding 90 days, or any combination thereof,
for each violation and, in addition, shall pay all costs and expenses
involved in the case. Nothing herein contained shall prevent the Borough
of Raritan from taking such other lawful action as is necessary to
prevent or remedy any violation.
This chapter is not intended to repeal, abrogate, or impair
any existing easements, covenants, or deed restrictions. However,
where this chapter and other ordinances, easements, covenants, or
deed restrictions conflict or overlap, whichever imposes the more
stringent restrictions shall prevail.
In the interpretation and application of this chapter, all provisions
shall be:
A.
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 area of special
flood hazards or uses permitted within such areas will be free from
flooding or flood damages.
B.
This chapter shall not create liability on the part of the Borough
of Raritan, 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.
