Construction in Floodplains

Any development that occurs within a designated floodplain must obtain a Floodplain Development Permit prior to the commencement of any work. This includes any man-made change to improved or unimproved real estate, including but not limited to buildings or other structures, mining, dredging, filling, grading, paving, excavation or drilling operations or storage of equipment or materials.

The regulation of all construction in the Borough of Highlands' Special Flood Hazard Area is integrated into the construction permit application, plan review and inspection process of the Uniform Construction Code administered by the Department of Buildings & Housing. When an application is filed for construction work in a floodplain, that application is automatically reviewed for compliance with the Floodplain Management Regulations of Borough of Highlands . The applicant will be required to complete a Floodplain Development Permit and submit all required documentation.

Floodplain Development Permit Fees

The fee for the review of a Floodplain Development Permit Application shall be as follows:

One & Two-Family Dwellings: $150
Nonresidential & Mixed Use: $200

Floodplain Property Information

Access the Highlands Floodplain Portal to lookup:

Your Base Flood Elevation
Flood Zones
Elevation Certificates
Parcel Information
Additional FEMA Products

Floodplain Protection Information

For more flood protection information, go to our Flood Protection Information Page, where you can access additional educational material and information on Highlands' Community Rating System (CRS).