To prevent the excessive construction of improvements in the remainder of the flood plain.

To prevent encroachment of flood plain which would further obstruct or constrict the area through which water must pass.

To prevent pollution of watercourses by preventing the placing or storing of unsanitary or dangerous substances in the flood plain.

Private Sewage Disposal Systems. No part of any private sewage disposal system shall be constructed or maintained within the flood plain as herein defined.

Storage of Materials. No materials that can bloat or that are explosive or that are toxic to humans, animals or vegetation shall be stored in the flood plain.

Installation of Fill Materials. Fill may be placed within the outer limits of the flood plain only when allowed as a conditional use by the Planning Board. An application for a conditional use shall be accompanied by detailed plans showing existing and proposed conditional certification by a professional engineer that the finished ground floor of the structure is higher than the high-water level, and approval of the proposal by the New Jersey Water Police and Supply Council. If a structure is to be placed on the fill, the plans shall show the structure as well. In considering the application the Planning Board shall determine whether the proposed fill meets the criteria under Section 26-61 (Site Plan Review) and the following additional standards: Fill shall consist of soil or rock materials only. Sanitary landfills shall not be permitted in the flood plain.

Existing Uses. Existing uses may be continued in flood plain areas as nonconforming uses.

In the Pinelands Area, the requirements of Section 26-43 (Pinelands Area Development Regulations) shall apply.