Point Pleasant Beach
City Zoning Code
City Zoning Code
§ 19-10.1.4
Permits.
[Amended 4-20-2021 by Ord. No. 2021-13]
a.
Permits required. Any person, owner or authorized agent who intends to conduct any development in a flood hazard area shall first make application to the Floodplain Administrator and shall obtain the required permit. Depending on the nature and extent of proposed development that includes a building or structure, the Floodplain Administrator may determine that a floodplain development permit or approval is required in addition to a building permit.
b.
Application for permit. The applicant shall file an application, in writing, on a form furnished by the Floodplain Administrator. Such application shall:
1.
Identify and describe the development to be covered by the permit.
2.
Describe the land on which the proposed development is to be conducted by legal description, street address or similar description that will readily identify and definitely locate the site.
3.
Indicate the use and occupancy for which the proposed development is intended.
4.
Be accompanied by a site plan and construction documents as specified in Subsection 19-10.1.5 of these regulations, grading and filling plans and other information deemed appropriate by the Floodplain Administrator.
5.
State the valuation of the proposed work, including the valuation of ordinary maintenance and minor work.
6.
Be signed by the applicant or the applicant's authorized agent.
c.
Validity of permit. The issuance of a permit under these regulations or the Uniform Construction Code shall not be construed to be a permit for, or approval of, any violation of this appendix or any other ordinance of the jurisdiction. The issuance of a permit based on submitted documents and information shall not prevent the Floodplain Administrator from requiring the correction of errors. The Floodplain Administrator is authorized to prevent occupancy or use of a structure or site which is in violation of these regulations or other ordinances of this jurisdiction.
d.
Expiration. A permit shall become invalid when the proposed development is not commenced within 180 days after its issuance, or when the work authorized is suspended or abandoned for a period of 180 days after the work commences. Extensions shall be requested, in writing, and justifiable cause demonstrated. The Floodplain Administrator is authorized to grant, in writing, one or more extensions of time, for periods not more than 180 days each.
e.
Suspension or revocation. The Floodplain Administrator is authorized to suspend or revoke a permit issued under these regulations wherever the permit is issued in error or on the basis of incorrect, inaccurate or incomplete information, or in violation of any ordinance or code of this jurisdiction.
f.
Permit fees. Prior to the review and/or issuance of any floodplain development permit, the applicant, developer and/or property owner shall pay to the Borough the sum of $25 for the permit. Additionally, review fees shall be paid to the Borough in accordance with the following schedule:
1.
Initial review fee for floodplain development pertaining to the building of new construction, reconstruction, rebuilding, remodeling, placement of manufactured homes, or other habitable structures, mining, dredging, culverts and/or bridges: $250.
2.
Initial review fee for floodplain development to any or all other items not listed above, including, but not limited to, filling, grading, paving, excavation, drilling operations, storage of equipment or materials, park and playground construction, placement of small outbuildings and/or accessory structures, including detached garages, kennels, sheds, and playhouses, carports, picnic shelters, pools, pool equipment, fences, walls, clearing of trees and other vegetation, placement of driveway, curb, sidewalk, long-term storage of equipment and/or materials, including firewood, roofing, siding and ordinary maintenance: $50.
3.
Subsequent review fee for each revised submission for floodplain development shall be 50% of the initial review fee, as noted above for the respective types of development.