Allegany, NY · Cattaraugus County
Floodplain Development Permit Application
Applicants use this form to request review of proposed development in a floodplain and provide project, location, and development details to the Local Administrator.
What this form is
The application documents proposed structural or other development and lets the Local Administrator determine whether it is in a special flood hazard area and conforms to the local law. Applicants complete Section 2 and submit the form for review; the Local Administrator identifies any additional information needed. A permit may be issued subject to conditions, and as-built elevation information is required before a Certificate of Compliance is issued.
Who needs it
A person proposing structural or other development described on the form should complete it and submit it to the Local Administrator for review.
How to submit it
Complete Section 2 and submit the application to the Local Administrator; the form says it is to be filled out in duplicate. The Local Administrator may issue a permit upon payment of the designated fee.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated by the applicant without a notary; the form calls for no notarized or sworn attachment.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Floodplain Development Permit Application PDF.
- 2
Complete Section 2
Provide applicant, building, engineer, project-location, proposed-work, and estimated-cost details.
- 3
Gather Requested Attachments
Review Section 4 for any additional information the Local Administrator checks as required for processing.
- 4
Submit To The Local Administrator
Submit the application in duplicate to the Local Administrator for review.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Floodplain Development Permit Application?
- No. The applicant signs and dates this application without a notary, and the form does not call for a notarized or sworn attachment.
- How do I submit the Floodplain Development Permit Application?
- Complete Section 2 and submit the application to the Local Administrator. The form says to submit it in duplicate.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for applicant and project details, location information, proposed work, and estimated project cost. The Local Administrator may identify additional documents needed for processing.
- What happens after I submit the application?
- The Local Administrator reviews the proposal and determines whether it conforms to the local law. If a permit is issued, it is subject to any attached conditions.
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