New Jersey Wants Updated Height Standards for New Construction in Flood-Prone Areas

New Jersey proposes new height standards for flood-prone areas, reducing the required elevation of new construction to 4 ft above FEMA's Base Flood Elevation. This reflects updated climate change projections and may impact affordability and safety in coastal communities....

New Jersey proposes new height standards for flood-prone areas, reducing the required elevation of new construction to 4 ft above FEMA's Base Flood Elevation. This reflects updated climate change projections and may impact affordability and safety in coastal communities....