Prior to any proposed alteration or relocation of any stream,
watercourse, etc., within the City limits, a permit shall be obtained
from the DEP Regional Office, and a copy of said permit shall be given
to any affected adjacent municipality and the City floodplain administrator.
If fill materials are used, the fill shall:
A. Extend laterally at least 15 feet beyond the building line from all
points.
B. Consist of soil or small rock materials less than one foot in diameter
only.
C. Be compacted to provide the necessary permeability and resistance
to erosion, scouring or settling.
D. Be no steeper than one vertical to two horizontal, unless substantiated
data justifying steeper slopes are submitted to be approved by the
floodplain administrator.
E. Fill shall only be used to the extent to which it does not adversely
affect adjacent properties.
All buildings, structures and utility appliances such as tanks
located within a designated floodplain area shall be firmly anchored
with accepted engineering practices to prevent flotation, collapse
or other movement, thus reducing the threat to life and property and
decreasing the possibility of the blockage of bridge openings and
other restricted sections of the watercourse and inspected and approved
by a municipal official.
Where located at or below the regulatory flood elevation:
A. In new construction, wood floorings shall not be used below an elevation
of 1 1/2 feet above the established flood elevation;
B. In other than new construction, wood floorings shall not be used
below an elevation of one foot above the established base flood elevation
and shall be installed to accommodate a lateral expansion of the flooring,
perpendicular to the flooring grain, without incurring structural
damage to the building;
C. Plywood, when used, shall be of any exterior or marine grade and
of a water-resistant or waterproof variety;
D. Walls and ceilings in nonresidential structures shall have sufficient
wet strength and be so installed as to survive inundation; and
E. Window frames, door frames, door jambs and other components shall
be made of metal or other water-resistant material.
New and or used relocated manufactured homes shall be prohibited
from being located within any designated floodplain area or on any
property with a known flood history within City limits.