On June 26, 2023, Cherry Hill Township Council approved an ordinance, on first reading, that modifies the Township's Zoning Ordinance by repealing Section 429, "Flood Plain (FP) Overlay Zone," in its entirety and adds to the Township’s General Code a new Chapter 12 titled “Flood Damage Prevention”.
The Ordinance is based upon a model ordinance prepared by the NJDEP and FEMA that the Township is required to adopt and generally establishes the following:
- Details the Flood Hazard Maps applicable to CH Township;
- Establishes the Floodplain Administrator position, and its required administrative duties;
- Proscribes standards engineering and construction standards for applicable projects;
- Requires special permits required for applicable projects, supplemental site plan and subdivision submission requirements, and a variance process;
- Specific regulations applicable to mobile homes, recreational vehicles, and temporary structures; and
- Inspection requirements and procedures.
Copies of the Ordinance under consideration are available at no cost at the Municipal Clerk's Office, 820 Mercer Street, Room 107, Cherry Hill, NJ between 8:30 am and 5 pm. Or it can be downloaded by clicking here.