Chatham County, GA · Chatham County
Floodplain Review Application: Fill and Mitigation Only
This application is for property owners and project representatives seeking floodplain review for fill and mitigation work without building a structure.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Chatham County · Chatham County, Chatham County, Georgia
- Notarization
- Not required: file this form without a notary.
- Official source
- cdn.chathamcountyga.gov
- Blank form
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- Catalogued
- Machine-readable
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What this form is
Use this application to request Chatham County floodplain review when a project involves bringing fill onto a parcel without building a structure, such as work for a septic system or bulkhead. It asks for project location, flood zone details, owner and applicant contact information, and site-plan and mitigation checklist responses. The form states that the application covers two reviews and lists a $150 fee.
Who needs it
Property owners or project representatives needing fill brought onto a parcel for a project without a new structure should complete this application.
How to submit it
The form names the Chatham County Department of Engineering at 124 Bull Street, Room 430, Savannah, Georgia 31401. It says digital plan submissions are accepted by email at [email protected] and [email protected], and asks for a $150 check or money order payable to Chatham County.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the form lists no notarized or sworn attachment, so the applicant just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Application
Download the Floodplain Review Application for fill and mitigation work.
- 2
Complete the Application
Provide project, flood zone, property owner, and applicant information, then sign and date the application.
- 3
Gather Plans and Checklist
Review the page 2 checklist and include the required site plans and any applicable mitigation or supporting materials.
- 4
Submit to the County
Send digital plans by email to the addresses listed on the form, or use the Department of Engineering address provided there.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Floodplain Review Application?
- No. The application has a signature and date line but no notary block or notarized attachment; the applicant just signs and dates it.
- How do I submit the Floodplain Review Application?
- The form lists the Chatham County Department of Engineering address and says digital plan submissions are accepted by email at [email protected] and [email protected].
- What projects is this application for?
- It applies to projects that do not involve building a structure but need fill brought onto a parcel, with septic systems and bulkheads given as examples.
- What does the application cost?
- The form lists a $150 fee, payable by check or money order to Chatham County. It says the application covers two reviews and additional reviews accrue additional fees.