Ramsey City Zoning Code
34-51.2 Intent
and authority.
It is the intent of this section to provide compliance with N.J.A.C. 7:15-5.25(g)3 which requires municipalities to adopt an ordinance that prevents new disturbance for projects or activities in riparian zones. Authority is provided or limited as follows:
a.
Compliance with the riparian zone requirements of this section does not constitute compliance with the riparian zone or buffer requirements imposed under any other federal, state or local statute, regulation or ordinance.
b.
Use powers given to the Borough of Ramsey under the provisions of the New Jersey Municipal Land Use Law, N.J.S.A. 40:55D-1 et seq., which authorizes each municipality to plan and regulate land use in order to protect public health, safety, and welfare through the protection and maintenance of native vegetation in riparian areas. The Borough of Ramsey is also empowered to adopt and implement this section under provisions provided by the following legislative authorities of the State of New Jersey:
1.
Water Pollution Control Act, N.J.S.A. 58:10A-1 et seq.
2.
Water Quality Planning Act, N.J.S.A. 58:11A-1 et seq.
3.
Spill Compensation and Control Act, N.J.S.A. 58:10-23 et seq.
4.
Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Act, N.J.S.A. 4:24-39 et seq.
5.
Flood Hazard Area Control Act, N.J.S.A. 58:16A-50 et seq.