[Amended 3-28-2022 by Ord. No. 007-2022]
A. Appeal Board.
(1) The Town Planning Board, as established by the Town of Hammonton, shall hear and decide appeals and requests for variances from the requirements of this chapter.
(2) The Town Planning Board shall hear and decide appeals when it is alleged that there is an error in any requirement, decision or determination made by the Floodplain Administrator in the enforcement or administration of this chapter.
(3) Those aggrieved by the decision of the Town Planning Board, or any taxpayer, may appeal such decision to the Mayor and Council pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-26b.
(4) In passing upon such applications, the Planning Board shall consider all technical evaluations, all relevant factors, standards specified in other sections of this chapter and:
(a) The danger that materials and debris may be swept onto other lands resulting in further injury or damage.
(b) The danger to life and property due to flooding or erosion damage.
(c) The susceptibility of the proposed facility and its contents to flood damage and the effect of such damage on the current and future owners.
(d) The importance of the services provided by the proposed development to the community.
(e) The necessity to the facility of a waterfront location, where applicable.
(f) The availability of alternative locations for the proposed use which are not subject to flooding or erosion damage.
(g) The compatibility of the proposed use with existing and anticipated development.
(h) The relationship of the proposed use to the Comprehensive Plan and floodplain management program of that area.
(i) The safety of access to the property in times of flood for ordinary and emergency vehicles.
(j) The expected heights, velocity, duration, rate of rise and sediment transport of the floodwaters and the effects of wave action, if applicable, expected at the site.
(k) The costs of providing governmental services during and after flood conditions, including maintenance and repair of public utilities and facilities, such as sewer, gas, electrical and water systems and streets and bridges.
B. The Floodplain Administrator shall maintain the records of all appeal actions, including technical information, and report any variances to the Federal Insurance Administration upon request.