FEMA flood zone rules in Jackson, NJ — also called floodplain regulations or special flood hazard area (SFHA) rules — determine flood insurance requirements and elevation standards for new construction.
Jackson Township has flood hazard areas regulated under the Pinelands Area provisions and NJ floodplain regulations. In floodways, no development is permitted except as specifically authorized. Building floors must be at least 1 foot above the flood hazard design flood profile.
Jackson Township contains flood hazard areas regulated under both Pinelands Area provisions and NJ state floodplain rules. In floodways, no development or storage of material is permitted except as specifically authorized. In flood hazard areas, no building or structure may be constructed if any floor (including basement) is less than one foot above the flood hazard area design flood profile. NJDEP Flood Hazard Area rules (N.J.A.C. 7:13) apply to all regulated waters with drainage areas of 50 acres or more. The flood hazard area comprises a flood fringe and floodway. FEMA flood maps can be viewed on the FEMA website, and elevation certificates require a private surveyor.
Development in flood hazard areas without compliance is prohibited. NJDEP enforcement for state flood hazard area rule violations.
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