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In all areas of special flood hazards compliance with the applicable requirements of the Uniform Construction Code (N.J.A.C. 5:23) and the following standards, whichever is more restrictive, is required:
A. 
Anchoring.
(1) 
All new construction and substantial improvements shall be anchored to prevent flotation, collapse or lateral movement of the structure.
(2) 
All manufactured homes shall be anchored to resist flotation, collapse or lateral movement. Methods of anchoring may include but are not to be limited to use of over-the-top on frame ties to ground anchors. This requirement is in addition to applicable state and local anchoring requirements for resisting wind forces.
B. 
Construction materials and methods.
(1) 
All new construction and substantial improvements shall be constructed with materials and utility equipment resistant to flood damage.
(2) 
All new construction and substantial improvements shall be constructed using methods and practices that minimize flood damage.
C. 
Utilities.
(1) 
All new and replacement water supply systems shall be designed to minimize or eliminate infiltration of floodwaters into the systems.
(2) 
New and replacement sanitary systems shall be designed to minimize or eliminate infiltration of floodwaters into the systems and discharge from the systems into floodwaters.
(3) 
On-site waste disposal systems shall be located to avoid impairment to them or contamination from them during flooding.
(4) 
For all new construction and substantial improvements the electrical, heating, ventilation, plumbing and air- conditioning equipment and other service facilities shall be designed and/or located so as to prevent water from entering or accumulating within the components during conditions of flooding.
D. 
Subdivision proposals.
(1) 
All subdivision proposals and other proposed new development shall be consistent with the need to minimize flood damage;
(2) 
All subdivision proposals and other proposed new development shall have public utilities and facilities, such as sewer, gas, electrical, and water systems, located and constructed to minimize flood damage;
(3) 
All subdivision proposals and other proposed new development shall have adequate drainage provided to reduce exposure to flood damage; and
(4) 
Base flood elevation data shall be provided for subdivision proposals and other proposed new development which contain at least 50 lots or five acres (whichever is less).
E. 
Enclosure openings. For all new construction and substantial improvements, fully enclosed areas below the lowest floor that are usable solely for parking of vehicles, building access or storage in an area other than a basement and which are subject to flooding shall be designed to automatically equalize hydrostatic flood forces on exterior walls by allowing for the entry and exit of floodwaters. Designs for meeting this requirement must either be certified by a registered professional engineer or architect or must meet or exceed the following minimum criteria: A minimum of two openings in at least two exterior walls of each enclosed area having a total net area of not less than one square inch for every square foot of enclosed area subject to flooding shall be provided. The bottom of all openings shall be no higher than one foot above grade. Openings may be equipped with screens, louvers or other covering or devices, provided that they permit the automatic entry and exit of floodwaters.
(1) 
A minimum of two net openings having a total net area of not less than one square inch for every square foot of enclosed area subject to flooding shall be provided.
(2) 
The bottom of all openings shall be no higher than one foot above the grade.
(3) 
Openings may be equipped with screens, louvers or other coverings or devices, provided that they permit the automatic entry and exit of floodwaters.
In all areas of special flood hazard where the base flood elevation has been provided as set forth in § 147-8 or in § 147-15B, the following standards are required:
A. 
Residential construction. New construction and substantial improvement of any residential structure located in an A or AE zone shall have the lowest floor, including basement together with the attendant utilities (including all electrical, heating, ventilating, air- conditioning and other service equipment) and sanitary facilities, elevated at or above the more restrictive, base flood elevation (published FIS/FIRM) plus one foot, the best available flood hazard data elevation plus one foot, or as required by ASCE/SEI 24-14, Table 2-1; require within any AO or AH Zone on the municipality's DFIRM that all new construction and substantial improvement of any residential structure shall have the lowest floor, including basement together with the attendant utilities and sanitary facilities, elevated above the depth number specified in feet plus one foot, above the highest adjacent grade (at least three feet if no depth number is specified) or at or above the best available flood hazard data elevation plus one foot, whichever is more restrictive; and require adequate drainage paths around structures on slopes to guide floodwaters around and away from proposed structures.
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B. 
Nonresidential construction. New construction and substantial improvement of any commercial, industrial or other nonresidential structure located in an A or AE Zone shall either have the lowest floor, including basement, elevated to the level of the base flood elevation; or together with attendant utility and sanitary facilities as well as all electrical, heating, ventilating, air-conditioning and other service equipment, shall:
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(1) 
Either:
(a) 
Be elevated at or above the more restrictive base flood elevation plus one foot, the best available flood hazard data elevation plus one foot or as required by ASCE/SEI 24-14, Table 2-1; and
(b) 
Require within any AO or AH Zone on the municipality's FIRM to elevate above the depth number specified in feet plus one foot, above the highest adjacent grade (at least three feet if no depth number is specified) or at or above the best available flood hazard data elevation plus one foot, whichever is more restrictive; and require adequate drainage paths around structures on slopes to guide floodwaters around and away from proposed structures;
(2) 
Or:
(a) 
Be floodproofed so that below the more restrictive, base flood elevation (published FIS/FIRM) plus one foot, the best available flood hazard data elevation plus one foot, or as required by ASCE/SEI 24-14, Table 6-1, the structure is watertight with walls substantially impermeable to the passage of water;
(b) 
Have structural components capable of resisting hydrostatic and hydrodynamic loads and effects of buoyancy; and
(c) 
Be certified by a registered professional engineer or architect that the design and methods of construction are in accordance with accepted standards of practice for meeting the applicable provisions of this subsection. Such certifications shall be provided to the official as set forth in § 147-14C(2).
C. 
Manufactured homes.
(1) 
Manufactured homes shall be anchored in accordance with § 147-17A(2).
(2) 
All manufactured homes to be placed or substantially improved within an area of special flood hazard shall:
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(a) 
Be consistent with the need to minimize flood damage;
(b) 
Be constructed to minimize flood damage;
(c) 
Have adequate drainage provided to reduce exposure to flood damage;
(d) 
Be elevated on a permanent foundation such that the top of the lowest floor is at or above the more restrictive base flood elevation (published FIS/FIRM) plus one foot, the best available flood hazard data elevation plus one foot, or as required by ASCE/SEI 24-14, Table 2-1; and
(e) 
The manufactured home chassis is supported by reinforced piers or other foundation elements of at least equivalent strength that are no less than 36 inches in height above grade and be securely anchored to an adequately anchored foundation system to resist flotation, collapse, and lateral movement.
Located within the areas of special flood hazard established in § 147-8 are areas designated as floodways. Since the floodway is an extremely hazardous area due to the velocity of floodwaters which carry debris, potential projectiles and erosion potential, the following provisions apply:
A. 
Encroachments, including fill, new construction, substantial improvements and other development, shall be prohibited unless a technical evaluation demonstrates that encroachment shall not result in any increases in flood levels during the occurrence of the base flood discharge.
B. 
If Section 5.4(1)[1] is satisfied, all new construction and substantial improvements shall comply with all applicable flood hazard reduction provisions of this Article V, Provisions for Flood Hazard Reduction.
[1]
Editor's Note: The words "Section 5.4(1)", as used in this subsection, refer to a subsection of original Section 5 of the model flood ordinance, which section was deleted by the Borough of Palisades Park prior to adoption of this chapter.
C. 
In all areas of special flood hazard in which base flood elevation data has been provided and no floodway has been designated, the cumulative effect of any proposed development, when combined with all other existing and anticipated development, shall not increase the water surface elevation of the base flood more than 0.2 of a foot at any point.