N.J. Admin. Code § 7:13-7.14

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 18, September 16, 2024

Section 7:13-7.14 - Permit-by-rule 14-construction of a partially-open structure(s)

(a) Permit-by-rule 14 authorizes the construction of one or more partially-open structures with a roof, such as a car port, covered patio, or pole barn, provided the conditions at N.J.A.C. 7:13-6.7 are met and:

1. The structure is not located within a floodway;

2. The structure is not enclosed with walls on any side below the flood hazard area design flood elevation;

3. The roof is supported solely by poles or is cantilevered from an adjoining structure;

4. The footprint of all structures constructed under this permit-by-rule does not exceed 5,000 square feet, cumulatively, since November 5, 2007;

5. No fill is placed in the flood hazard area except for any poles necessary to support the roof;

6. Any clearing, cutting, and/or removal of riparian zone vegetation is limited to actively disturbed areas; and

7. 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.

N.J. Admin. Code § 7:13-7.14

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