West Haven, CT · New Haven County
Floodplain Development Permit Application
This application requests a West Haven floodplain development permit and is filed by a property owner or authorized applicant proposing work on property in or near a flood hazard area.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
West Haven uses this application to review proposed development for floodplain ordinance compliance and determine whether a floodplain development permit may be issued. Property owners or authorized applicants must provide property and flood hazard information, describe the proposed work, and submit required supporting documents. The form states that work cannot begin until the permit is issued and that other required permits must also be obtained.
Who needs it
A property owner or authorized applicant proposing development on subject property must submit this application to West Haven’s Planning and Development Department before work begins.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries an oath block before a notary public; the applicant signs and swears that the application statements are true and correct.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get West Haven’s Floodplain Development Permit Application and review its instructions and required supporting documents.
- 2
Complete the Application
Enter the property, applicant, flood hazard, and proposed work information, and gather the listed plans and attachments.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote notarization for the applicant oath and have acceptable identification ready.
- 4
Sign on Video
Join the online notary session and sign and swear to the application statements when instructed.
- 5
Submit to West Haven
Send the notarized application and required supporting documents to the City of West Haven Planning and Development Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from West Haven. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I complete the floodplain permit application?
- Provide the property, applicant, flood hazard, and proposed work details. Include the required supporting documents, sign the applicant certification before a notary, and submit the application to West Haven.
- Do I need to sign this application before a notary?
- Yes. The application includes an oath stating that its information is true and correct, followed by a notary public block. The applicant signs and swears to the statements before the notary.
- Can I sign the application with an online notary?
- Connecticut authorizes remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary under Public Act 23-28, codified at Conn. Gen. Stat. §3-95b. Confirm with West Haven that it accepts the remotely notarized application.
- When can work begin on the property?
- The form says no work may start until West Haven issues the Floodplain Development Permit. It also notes that other necessary permits must be issued before this permit may be granted.
- Where should I confirm submission requirements?
- Contact West Haven’s Planning and Development Department about application submission and supporting documents; confirm with the town clerk if unsure.
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