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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
The governing body of any municipality in a disaster area may, by ordinance, prohibit the construction, reconstruction or repair of buildings and structures in any part of the municipality if it shall find that:
(a) essential facilities such as roads and water and sewerage systems will not be available and usable during the period of emergency or any part thereof; or
(b) the damage or loss to buildings and structures in the prohibited area exceeds an amount equal to 20% of the total assessed value based at 100% of true value, at the time of the disaster, of the buildings and structures in such area.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - New Jersey Statutes Appendix A. Emergency and Temporary Acts § 9-51.2 - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nj/appendix-a-emergency-and-temporary-acts/nj-st-sect-app-a-9-51-2/
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