Cortlandville, NY · Cortland County
Floodplain Development Permit Application
This application is for property owners or project applicants seeking a permit for proposed development in Cortlandville’s floodplain.
What this form is
Applicants use this application to describe proposed construction or other development and provide project location and contact information. The form says no work may start until a permit is issued, and it asks applicants to submit the completed application to the Local Administrator for review. The Local Administrator identifies any required supporting documents; as-built elevation information must be submitted before a Certificate of Compliance is issued.
Who needs it
Applicants proposing structural or other development in Cortlandville should complete this application and submit it to the Local Administrator for review.
How to submit it
Complete the application in duplicate and submit it to the Local Administrator for review. The form says a designated fee may apply if a permit is issued.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; the applicant just signs and dates it, and the form does not identify any notarized or sworn attachment.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the Floodplain Development Permit Application.
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Complete the Applicant Sections
Fill in the applicant and project information, describe the proposed development, and sign and date the application.
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Gather Project Materials
Attach a map and sketch showing the project layout; the Local Administrator may require additional documents.
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Submit to the Local Administrator
Submit the completed 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. The form does not identify any notarized or sworn attachment.
- How do I submit the Floodplain Development Permit Application?
- Complete the application in duplicate and submit it to the Local Administrator for review, as directed on the form.
- What should I attach to the application?
- The form asks applicants to attach a map and sketch showing the project layout. The Local Administrator may also identify additional documents required before processing.
- When can work begin?
- The application states that no work may start until a permit is issued.
Need something notarized?
This Floodplain Development Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Cortlandville form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.