How do I submit the Floodplain Development Permit Application?

Submit it to Austell Public Works, Stormwater Management Division, at 5000 Austell - Powder Springs Road, Suite 105, Austell, Georgia 30106.

What additional documents might be required?

Depending on the proposed development, the Floodplain Administrator may require maps and plans, an Elevation Certificate, a Floodproofing Certificate, a No-Rise Certificate, or other permits.

Austell, GA · Cobb County

No notary required

Floodplain Development Permit Application

Property owners and applicants use this packet to request a permit for proposed development in a designated flood hazard area in Austell.

What this form is

The packet is used to apply for a Floodplain Development Permit before starting development in a designated Special Flood Hazard Area. Section I asks for owner, applicant, and project information; later sections address floodplain details, permit determination, and compliance. Austell Public Works may require additional materials, such as maps, plans, or an Elevation Certificate, depending on the project.

Who needs it

Property owners or their applicants proposing development in a designated Special Flood Hazard Area must submit Section I before work begins.

How to submit it

Submit the application to Austell Public Works, Stormwater Management Division, 5000 Austell - Powder Springs Road, Suite 105, Austell, Georgia 30106.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; any required supporting certificates are completed by the professionals identified in the packet.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Floodplain Development Permit Application packet.
2
Complete Section I
Provide owner, applicant, and project information; all property owners must sign.
3
Gather Required Documents
Include project attachments and any additional documents required for the proposed development.
4
Submit To Austell Public Works
Submit the application to the Stormwater Management Division at the address shown in the packet.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Floodplain Development Permit Application?: No. The application asks the owner and applicant to sign and date it, without a notary. Any required supporting certificates are completed by the professionals identified in the packet.
Who needs to submit this application?: Property owners or applicants proposing development in a designated Special Flood Hazard Area must submit Section I to Austell Public Works before beginning the project.
How do I submit the Floodplain Development Permit Application?: Submit it to Austell Public Works, Stormwater Management Division, at 5000 Austell - Powder Springs Road, Suite 105, Austell, Georgia 30106.
What additional documents might be required?: Depending on the proposed development, the Floodplain Administrator may require maps and plans, an Elevation Certificate, a Floodproofing Certificate, a No-Rise Certificate, or other permits.

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