Owasco, NY · Cayuga County
Floodplain Development Permit Application
Property owners and project applicants use this application to request review of proposed development in Owasco’s floodplain.
What this form is
The application collects applicant and project details, including the project location, proposed work, and estimated cost, for the Local Administrator’s review. Applicants must complete it in duplicate and submit it before work begins; the form states that additional documents may be required before processing. The Local Administrator completes the floodplain determination and permit decision sections, while the applicant provides as-built elevation information before a Certificate of Compliance is issued.
Who needs it
Applicants proposing structural or other development, such as grading, filling, drainage improvements, or watercourse alterations, should complete this application for review.
How to submit it
Complete the form in duplicate and submit it to the Local Administrator for review. The form lists the Town of Owasco at 2 Bristol Avenue, Auburn, New York 13021.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; the applicant certifies the application is 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 PDF.
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Complete the Applicant Sections
Fill out the applicant sections, describe the project, identify its location, and sign and date the certification.
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Gather Required Documents
Check the materials identified by the Local Administrator, such as site plans or development plans, and attach those required for processing.
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Submit to the Local Administrator
Submit the completed application in duplicate to the Local Administrator at the address listed 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; the form does not specify any notarized or sworn attachment.
- How do I submit the Floodplain Development Permit Application?
- Complete the form in duplicate and submit it to the Local Administrator. The form lists 2 Bristol Avenue, Auburn, New York 13021.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for applicant and project details, the location and description of the proposed development, and its estimated cost. The Local Administrator completes the review sections.
- What additional documents may be required?
- The Local Administrator checks which materials are needed, such as a site plan, development plans, or other specified documents. Floodproofed structures require engineer or architect certification.