Summit, MT · Union County
Floodplain Development Permit Application
Property owners, builders, or engineers use this application to request approval for proposed development in a regulated floodplain or FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area.
What this form is
This application helps the City evaluate proposed development in regulated floodplains and FEMA Special Flood Hazard Areas. Applicants must obtain required federal, state, and local permits before applying, attach permits and required supporting documents, and provide project and property details. The Floodplain Administrator reviews the materials, determines whether more information is needed, and decides whether to issue or deny the permit.
Who needs it
A property owner, builder, or engineer proposing development in a regulated floodplain or FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area must submit the application.
How to submit it
The application says to submit the completed materials to the local Floodplain Administrator; it does not provide a submission address, email, portal, or fee.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; the applicant signs the application, and the text does not require any attachment to be notarized or sworn.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Floodplain Development Permit Application and review its instructions and required documentation.
- 2
Complete Applicant Sections
Complete the applicant sections with owner, builder, or engineer details and the project overview.
- 3
Gather Required Attachments
Attach the recent survey, required project documentation, and copies of other permits obtained for the project.
- 4
Submit To The Floodplain Administrator
Submit the application and supporting materials to the local Floodplain Administrator.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Floodplain Development Permit Application?
- No. The application has a signature and date line for the applicant, but no notary block. The text does not require any attachment to be notarized or sworn.
- Who can apply for a floodplain development permit?
- The application identifies the applicant as the property owner, builder, or engineer. The applicant completes the designated sections and submits the materials to the local Floodplain Administrator.
- What should I include with the application?
- The application asks for project and property information, a recent survey, required documentation, and copies of other permits obtained for the project. Additional forms or permits may be required depending on the proposed development.
- How do I submit the Floodplain Development Permit Application?
- Submit the completed application and required materials to the local Floodplain Administrator, as directed in the document. It does not list a submission address, email, portal, or fee.
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