Do I need a notary for the Floodplain Development Permit Application?

No. The applicant signs and dates the application without a notary. The form does require a certified drawing and may require other supporting documents, but does not say those attachments must be notarized or sworn.

How do I submit the Floodplain Development Permit Application?

Submit it to the department specified for your activity: Planning & Zoning for activities requiring plat, site plan, or subdivision approval; Building for certain lot-of-record, temporary-use, or demolition activities; otherwise, Public Works.

What documents must accompany the application?

A certified drawing sealed by a licensed professional engineer or professional land surveyor is required. Depending on the project and floodplain location, plans, a Floodplain Building application, calculations, or other supporting information may also be required.

Can work begin before the permit is issued?

No. The application states that no work may start until a permit is issued. It also says development cannot be used or occupied until Final Approval is issued.

Palos Park, IL · Cook County

No notary required

Floodplain Development Permit Application

Property owners or authorized agents use this application to request Village review of proposed development in or near a regulated floodplain.

What this form is

The Village uses this application to review proposed construction and other development activities for floodplain requirements. Applicants provide site, owner, contractor, and project information and attach a certified drawing; additional plans, calculations, or other documents may be required depending on the project. The form explains that work cannot begin until a permit is issued and that final approval is required before use or occupancy.

Who needs it

Property owners or their authorized agents proposing construction or other development activities in Palos Park should complete this application.

How to submit it

Submit applications requiring plat, site plan, or subdivision approval to the Planning & Zoning Department; specified lot-of-record, temporary-use, or demolition applications go to the Building Department. Submit other applications to Public Works; an approved application may require payment of a designated fee.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; the certified drawings and other required attachments are not identified as needing notarization or an oath.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Floodplain Development Permit Application PDF.
2
Complete The Applicant Sections
Provide project location, owner and builder details, work description, and the requested project information; sign and date the certification.
3
Gather Required Attachments
Include the certified drawing and any project-specific plans, calculations, or additional documents required by the application.
4
Submit To The Village
Submit the application to Planning & Zoning, Building, or Public Works as directed by the activity described on the form.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Floodplain Development Permit Application?: No. The applicant signs and dates the application without a notary. The form does require a certified drawing and may require other supporting documents, but does not say those attachments must be notarized or sworn.
How do I submit the Floodplain Development Permit Application?: Submit it to the department specified for your activity: Planning & Zoning for activities requiring plat, site plan, or subdivision approval; Building for certain lot-of-record, temporary-use, or demolition activities; otherwise, Public Works.
What documents must accompany the application?: A certified drawing sealed by a licensed professional engineer or professional land surveyor is required. Depending on the project and floodplain location, plans, a Floodplain Building application, calculations, or other supporting information may also be required.
Can work begin before the permit is issued?: No. The application states that no work may start until a permit is issued. It also says development cannot be used or occupied until Final Approval is issued.

Need something notarized?

This Floodplain Development Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but Illinois residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.