N.J. Admin. Code § 7:13-8.8

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 24, December 18, 2024

Section 7:13-8.8 - General permit-by-certification 8 - construction of an addition to a lawfully existing building

(a) General permit-by-certification 8 authorizes the construction of an addition to a lawfully existing building, provided the conditions at N.J.A.C. 7:13-6.7 are met and:

1. The applicant obtains an engineering certification confirming that the addition is not being located within a floodway;

2. The footprint of the existing building has not increased by more than 750 square feet, cumulatively, since November 5, 2007;

3. The applicant obtains an engineering certification confirming that the lowest floor of the addition is constructed at least one foot above the flood hazard area design flood elevation and no lower than the elevation required under the Uniform Construction Code, N.J.A.C. 5:23;

4. The construction of the addition, in combination with all other proposed improvements, does not result in a substantial improvement to the building;

5. Any enclosure below the lowest floor of the addition is not used for habitation, remains open to floodwaters, and is constructed in accordance with N.J.A.C. 7:13-12.5(p);

6. No disturbance is located within 25 feet of any top of bank, unless the project lies adjacent to a lawfully existing bulkhead, retaining wall, or revetment along a tidal water or impounded fluvial water; and

7. No riparian zone vegetation is cleared, cut, and/or removed, except for vegetation within 20 feet of the building, where such disturbance is necessary to access the building and facilitate the construction of an addition.

N.J. Admin. Code § 7:13-8.8

Adopted by 48 N.J.R. 1067(a), effective 6/20/2016

Amended by 49 N.J.R. 2246(a), effective 7/17/2017