[Ord. 2012-5, 10/10/2012, § 2.01; as amended by Ord. No. 2024-01, 5/8/2024]
1. It is the intent of the regulations as set forth in this chapter
to:
A. Promote the general health, welfare, and safety of the community.
B. Encourage the utilization of appropriate construction practices in
order to prevent or minimize flood damage in the future.
C. Minimize danger to public health by protecting water supply and natural
drainage.
D. Reduce financial burdens imposed on the community, its governmental
units, and its residents by preventing excessive development in areas
subject to flooding.
E. Comply with federal and state floodplain management requirements.
[Ord. 2012-5, 10/10/2012, § 2.02; as amended by Ord. No. 2024-01, 5/8/2024]
It shall be unlawful for any person, partnership, business or
corporation to undertake, or cause to be undertaken, any construction
or development anywhere within Kingston Township unless a permit has
been first obtained from the Floodplain Administrator.
[Ord. 2012-5, 10/10/2012, § 2.03; as amended by Ord. No. 2024-01, 5/8/2024]
The regulations set forth in this chapter supersede any other conflicting provisions which may be in effect in identified floodplain areas. However, any other Kingston Township ordinance provisions, except the provisions(s) of Ordinance No. 1981-1, Code of Ordinances, Chapter
8, Part
1 through Part
5, inclusive, which is amended hereby, shall remain in full force and effect to the extent that those provisions are more restrictive. If there is any conflict between any of the provisions of this chapter, the more restrictive provisions(s) shall apply.
[Ord. 2012-5, 10/10/2012, § 2.04; as amended by Ord. No. 2024-01, 5/8/2024]
1. The degree of flood protection sought by the provisions of this chapter
is considered reasonable for regulatory purposes and is based on acceptable
engineering methods of study. Larger floods may occur or flood heights
may be increased by man-made or natural causes, such as ice jams and
bridge openings restricted by debris. This chapter does not imply
that areas outside any identified floodplain areas or that land uses
permitted within such areas will be free from flooding or flood damages.
2. This chapter shall not create liability on the part of Kingston Township
or any officer or employee thereof for any flood damages that result
from reliance on the provisions of this chapter or any administrative
decision lawfully made thereunder.
[Ord. No. 2024-01, 5/8/2024]
If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause, or
phrase of this chapter shall be declared invalid for any reason whatsoever,
such a decision shall not affect the remaining portions of the Chapter,
which shall remain in full force and effect, and for this purpose
the provisions of this chapter are hereby declared to be severable.