Corte Madera, CA · Marin County
Floodplain Development Declaration
Residential property owners use this declaration to report project details and calculate improvement ratios for proposed work in a special flood hazard area.
What this form is
This declaration documents proposed residential work in a special flood hazard area and calculates its improvement ratio using the project value, permits issued within the previous five years, and the existing structure’s value. It is for residential projects with improvement ratios below 40%; ratios of 40% or more must be submitted for review. The form requests site, owner, contractor, valuation, and signature details.
Who needs it
Property owners proposing residential work in a special flood hazard area with an improvement ratio below 40% use this declaration.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This declaration is signed without a notary; attach an appraisal report or tax roll information, whichever was used, and the property owner signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
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Download The Form
Download the Floodplain Development Declaration PDF.
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Complete The Declaration
Enter the site, owner, contractor, project, and improvement calculation details, then sign and date the form.
- 3
Gather Supporting Information
Attach a copy of the appraisal report or tax roll information used for the existing structure’s value.
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Submit To The City
Submit the form to the city department named on it; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Floodplain Development Declaration do?
- It records proposed residential work in a special flood hazard area and calculates the improvement ratio using construction costs, recent permit values, and the existing structure’s value.
- Who can use this declaration?
- The form states it is valid only for residential projects with improvement ratios below 40%. Ratios of 40% or more must be submitted for review.
- Do I need a notary for the Floodplain Development Declaration?
- No. The property owner signs and dates the declaration without a notary. Attach an appraisal report or tax roll information, whichever was used for the structure’s value.
- How do I submit the Floodplain Development Declaration?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
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This Floodplain Development Declaration doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Corte Madera form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.