Piscataway City Zoning Code

§ 21-801A.3

Purposes and Objectives.

[Added 9-13-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-17]

The purposes and objectives of these regulations are to promote the public health, safety and general welfare and to minimize public and private losses due to flood conditions in specific flood hazard areas through the establishment of comprehensive regulations for management of flood hazard areas, designed to:

Protect human life and health.

Prevent unnecessary disruption of commerce, access, and public service during times of flooding.

Manage the alteration of natural floodplains, stream channels and shorelines.

Manage filling, grading, dredging and other development which may increase flood damage or erosion potential.

Prevent or regulate the construction of flood barriers which will divert floodwater or increase flood hazards.

Contribute to improved construction techniques in the floodplain.

Minimize damage to public and private facilities and utilities.

Help maintain a stable tax base by providing for the sound use and development of flood hazard areas.

Minimize the need for rescue and relief efforts associated with flooding.

Ensure that property owners, occupants, and potential owners are aware of property located in flood hazard areas.

Minimize the need for future expenditure of public funds for flood control projects and response to and recovery from flood events.

Meet the requirements of the National Flood Insurance Program for community participation set forth in Title 44 Code of Federal Regulations, Section 59.22.

Piscataway City Zoning Code

§ 21-801A.3

Purposes and Objectives.

[Added 9-13-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-17]

The purposes and objectives of these regulations are to promote the public health, safety and general welfare and to minimize public and private losses due to flood conditions in specific flood hazard areas through the establishment of comprehensive regulations for management of flood hazard areas, designed to:

Protect human life and health.

Prevent unnecessary disruption of commerce, access, and public service during times of flooding.

Manage the alteration of natural floodplains, stream channels and shorelines.

Manage filling, grading, dredging and other development which may increase flood damage or erosion potential.

Prevent or regulate the construction of flood barriers which will divert floodwater or increase flood hazards.

Contribute to improved construction techniques in the floodplain.

Minimize damage to public and private facilities and utilities.

Help maintain a stable tax base by providing for the sound use and development of flood hazard areas.

Minimize the need for rescue and relief efforts associated with flooding.

Ensure that property owners, occupants, and potential owners are aware of property located in flood hazard areas.

Minimize the need for future expenditure of public funds for flood control projects and response to and recovery from flood events.

Meet the requirements of the National Flood Insurance Program for community participation set forth in Title 44 Code of Federal Regulations, Section 59.22.