Poughkeepsie, NY · Dutchess County
Floodplain Development Permit Application
Property owners and project applicants use this application to request approval for proposed development in or near a floodplain.
What this form is
This application lets the Local Administrator review proposed structural or other development activities and determine whether they conform to local flood damage prevention provisions. Applicants complete the proposed-development section and submit the form for review; the administrator may require supporting plans, elevation information, or other documents before processing. The form also covers permit determination, appeals, as-built elevations, inspections, and issuance of a Certificate of Compliance.
Who needs it
Applicants proposing construction, grading, excavation, drainage work, or other development covered by the form should submit it to the Local Administrator for review.
How to submit it
Complete Section 2 and submit the form to the Local Administrator for review. If the permit is issued, the form says a designated fee may be required.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated by the applicant without a notary; the form does not require a sworn or notarized attachment.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Floodplain Development Permit Application PDF.
- 2
Complete Applicant Sections
Complete Section 2 with applicant and project details, and sign and date the application.
- 3
Gather Supporting Documents
Provide documents the Local Administrator checks as required, such as site plans, development plans, or elevation information.
- 4
Submit For Review
Submit the completed application 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 the application without a notary. The form does not require a sworn or notarized attachment.
- How do I submit the Floodplain Development Permit Application?
- Complete Section 2 and submit the form to the Local Administrator for review. The form says a designated fee may apply if the permit is issued.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for applicant, builder, and engineer details, the project location, proposed work, and estimated project cost. The administrator may request supporting plans or elevation information.
- When must I provide as-built elevations?
- The applicant must submit Section 6 information before a Certificate of Compliance is issued. A registered professional engineer or licensed land surveyor must complete it, or provide a certification.
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