Newstead, NY · Erie County
Flood Plain Development Application
Property owners or authorized applicants use this application to request a Town of Newstead permit for proposed development in a flood plain.
What this form is
The application requests owner and project details, including the property location, proposed work, project dimensions, and flood plain or wetland status. Applicants complete the general provisions and proposed development sections; the Local Administrator completes the floodplain determination and permit decision. The form says work cannot begin until a permit is issued and identifies documents that may be required before processing.
Who needs it
Property owners or authorized applicants proposing development on a property in the Town of Newstead use this application to seek a floodplain development permit.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; applicants certify their statements, and the form does not specify a notarized attachment.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Flood Plain Development Application PDF.
- 2
Complete The Applicant Sections
Fill in the owner, applicant, project, and property information, and sign and date the application.
- 3
Gather Required Documents
Check the documents identified by the Local Administrator; the form lists possible plans, specifications, and certifications.
- 4
Submit The Application
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Flood Plain Development Application?
- No. The application calls for applicant and owner signatures and dates, but no notary. It also does not specify a notarized attachment.
- How do I submit the Flood Plain Development Application?
- The form does not state submission instructions. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
- What information does the application request?
- It asks for applicant and owner contact information, project location and description, dimensions, property details, and information about proposed development.
- Can work begin before the permit is issued?
- No. The application states that work may not start until a permit is issued and that construction must not begin until the application is approved and signed by the Building Inspector.
Need something notarized?
This Flood Plain Development Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Newstead form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.