Saranac Lake, NY · Essex County
Floodplain Development Application
Property owners or applicants use this application to describe a proposed project and request floodplain development review in Saranac Lake.
What this form is
This application provides information about a proposed project in a floodplain and is used to request review by the Village of Saranac Lake Planning Department. Applicants provide the project address, property and applicant contact details, and a project narrative. The instructions require pertinent project plans and list additional information that may apply, including elevation details, floodproofing information, and professional certifications.
Who needs it
Property owners or applicants proposing development in a floodplain in Saranac Lake should complete this application and provide the required project plans.
How to submit it
Submit the completed application to the Village of Saranac Lake Planning Department, 39 Main St., Saranac Lake, NY 12983. The document lists a $50 application fee and any required professional review costs.
About notarization
The application is signed and dated without a notary; its required plans and applicable professional certifications are not described as notarized.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Floodplain Development Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Provide project and contact details, a narrative of the proposed project, and the required signatures and dates.
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Gather Project Plans
Include plans with all information pertinent to the project and any applicable information listed in the application.
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Submit To The Planning Department
Send the application to the Village of Saranac Lake Planning Department at 39 Main St., Saranac Lake, NY 12983.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Floodplain Development Application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. Required project plans and applicable professional certifications are not described as notarized.
- How do I submit the Floodplain Development Application?
- Submit it to the Village of Saranac Lake Planning Department at 39 Main St., Saranac Lake, NY 12983. The application lists a $50 fee and any required professional review costs.
- What should I include with the application?
- Include plans with all information pertinent to the project. The form says additional information may be required and lists project details that may apply, including elevation and floodproofing information.
Need something notarized?
This Floodplain Development Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Saranac Lake form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.