[Ord. No. 19-87, § 2]
This chapter shall apply to all areas of special flood hazard
within the jurisdiction of the Borough of Morris Plains.
[Ord. No. 19-87, § 2; Ord.
No. 3-2000, § 2]
The areas of special flood hazard identified by the Federal
Insurance Administration in a scientific and engineering report entitled
"The Flood Insurance Study for the Borough of Morris Plains," dated
July 5,2000, with accompanying Flood Insurance Rate Maps and Flood
Boundary Floodway Maps is hereby adopted by reference and declared
to be part of this chapter. The Flood Insurance Study is on file at
the Office of the Morris Plains Borough Clerk.
[Ord. No. 19-87, § 2]
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
provision 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
this chapter or fails to comply with any of its requirements shall,
upon conviction thereof, be fined not more than $1,000 or imprisoned
for not more than 90 days, or both, for each violation and in addition,
shall pay all costs and expenses involved in the case. Nothing herein
contained shall prevent the Borough of Morris Plains from taking such
other lawful action as is necessary to prevent or remedy any violation.
[Ord. No. 19-87, § 2]
This chapter is not intended to repeal, abrogate or impair any
existing easements, covenants or deed restrictions. However, where
this chapter and any other ordinance, easement, covenant or deed restriction
conflict or overlap, whichever imposes the more stringent restrictions
shall prevail.
[Ord. No. 19-87, § 2]
In the interpretation and application of this chapter, all provisions
shall be:
(a) Considered as minimum requirements;
(b) Liberally construed in favor of the governing body; and
(c) Deemed neither to limit nor repeal any other powers granted under
state statutes.
[Ord. No. 19-87, § 2]
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 hazard or uses permitted within such area will be free from
flooding or flood damages. This chapter shall not create liability
on the part of the Borough of Morris Plains, 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.