Frankfort, NY · Herkimer County
Floodplain Development Permit Application
Property owners and applicants use this application to request a permit for development in a Special Flood Hazard Area in the Town of Frankfort.
What this form is
The application requests a Floodplain Development Permit for work in a Special Flood Hazard Area, including construction, grading, filling, vegetation clearing, and other property changes. The permit is separate from and a prerequisite to applying for a building permit for development in the area. Applicants provide property and project details, sign the application, and include plans and other required supporting documents.
Who needs it
Property owners or applicants proposing development in a Special Flood Hazard Area in Frankfort need this application before beginning work.
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; residential structures with enclosed areas below base flood elevation also require a signed and recorded Non-Conversion Declaration.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Floodplain Development Permit Application for Frankfort.
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Complete The Application
Enter the property, applicant, and project information, select applicable activities, and have all property owners on the current deed sign and date it.
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Gather Required Attachments
Include plans in duplicate and, for structures, an Elevation Certificate based on construction drawings; add applicable environmental permits and other required information.
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Submit To The City
Submit the application 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 Floodplain Development Permit Application?
- No. The application calls for the applicant’s signature and date, not a notary. Residential structures with enclosed areas below base flood elevation require a signed and recorded Non-Conversion Declaration.
- How do I submit the Floodplain Development Permit Application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The document does not specify a submission address, email, or portal.
- What attachments are required with this application?
- The application requires plans in duplicate and, for structures, an Elevation Certificate based on construction drawings. Environmental permits, watercourse notification evidence, and other information may also be required when applicable.
- Is this application separate from a building permit application?
- Yes. The document says the Floodplain Development Permit process is separate and is a prerequisite to applying to the Building Department for development in a Special Flood Hazard Area.
