Richmond County, GA · Richmond County
Flood Hazard Area Development Permit Application
This application is for property owners and developers seeking approval before construction or development in or on property containing a Special Flood Hazard Area.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Richmond County · Richmond County, Richmond County, Georgia
- Notarization
- Not required: file this form without a notary.
- Official source
- augustaga.gov
- Blank form
- Download the PDF
- Catalogued
- Machine-readable
- JSON record · about the forms index
What this form is
The application lets the county review proposed development in or on property containing a Special Flood Hazard Area before construction or development begins. It asks for project, developer, owner, and design professional details, the type of work, and supporting plans and flood-related information. The document lists plan details and technical materials that may be required, depending on the proposed development.
Who needs it
Property owners and developers proposing construction or other development in a Special Flood Hazard Area, or on property containing one, need this application.
How to submit it
The form names the Flood Plain Division of the Augusta Planning and Development Department at 525 Telfair Street, Augusta, GA 30901, and lists 706-821-1796. It does not specify a submission method.
About notarization
This application is signed without a notary; it lists plans and technical materials as supporting items but does not require a sworn or notarized attachment.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Application
Download the Flood Hazard Area Development Permit Application PDF.
- 2
Complete the Application
Provide the project, developer, owner, and design professional details, describe the proposed work, and sign and date the application.
- 3
Gather Supporting Materials
Prepare the plans and technical information listed for the proposed development, such as floodway analysis when applicable.
- 4
Submit to the County
The form names the Flood Plain Division of the Augusta Planning and Development Department at 525 Telfair Street, Augusta, GA 30901.
Frequently asked questions
- Who needs the Flood Hazard Area Development Permit Application?
- Property owners and developers need it before construction or development in a Special Flood Hazard Area or on property that contains one.
- What information and materials does the application ask for?
- It asks for project, developer, owner, and engineer or architect details, the type of proposed work, and supporting plans and flood-related information. Required materials depend on the development.
- Do I need a notary for this application?
- No. The application includes a petitioner’s signature and date but no notary block. It lists plans and technical materials as supporting items, not sworn or notarized attachments.
- How do I submit the Flood Hazard Area Development Permit Application?
- The form names the Flood Plain Division of the Augusta Planning and Development Department at 525 Telfair Street, Augusta, GA 30901, and lists 706-821-1796. It does not specify a submission method.