Summit, MT · Union County
Floodplain Development Permit Application
Property owners, builders, or engineers use this application to request a permit for proposed development in a regulated floodplain or FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area.
What this form is
The application helps the City of Summit evaluate proposed floodplain development and determine whether it meets applicable flood damage prevention requirements. Applicants must obtain required federal, state, and local permits before applying, attach those permits, and include project information and required supporting documents, such as a recent survey. The Floodplain Administrator reviews the submission and decides whether to issue or deny the permit.
Who needs it
Property owners, builders, or engineers proposing development in a regulated floodplain or FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area must submit the application to the local Floodplain Administrator.
How to submit it
Obtain required federal, state, and local permits before applying, attach them to the application, and submit it to the local Floodplain Administrator. The document gives no submission address, email, or portal.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the applicant certifies the statements are accurate, and no notarized or sworn attachment is specified.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the Floodplain Development Permit Application to review its instructions and required project information.
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Complete Applicant Sections
Complete the applicant sections, including owner, builder, or engineer information, project overview, and applicable project types.
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Gather Required Attachments
Obtain required federal, state, and local permits before applying; attach them and the project documents required for your proposal.
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Submit to the Floodplain Administrator
Submit the application and attachments to the local Floodplain Administrator for review.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Floodplain Development Permit Application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. The applicant certifies that the statements are accurate; no notarized or sworn attachment is specified.
- Who submits the Floodplain Development Permit Application?
- The applicant may be the property owner, builder, or engineer. The application says to submit it to the local Floodplain Administrator.
- How do I submit the Floodplain Development Permit Application?
- Obtain required federal, state, and local permits first, attach them, and submit the application to the local Floodplain Administrator. The document does not provide an address or online submission method.
- What documents must accompany the application?
- Attach required permits and the supporting information applicable to the project. The application asks for a recent survey and describes other possible plans, certifications, and documentation.
Need something notarized?
This Floodplain Development Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Summit form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.