Fonda, NY · Montgomery County
Floodplain Development Permit Application
Property applicants use this form to request review of proposed construction or other development in a floodplain and provide project details for the Local Administrator.
What this form is
The application documents proposed construction, grading, excavation, drainage work, and other development for floodplain review. Applicants provide contact and project-location information, describe the work, and sign and date the certification; the Local Administrator completes the floodplain determination and permit decision. The form identifies documents that may be required before processing, and as-built elevation information must be provided before a Certificate of Compliance is issued.
Who needs it
Applicants proposing construction or other development covered by the form should submit it to the Local Administrator for review before starting work.
How to submit it
Complete the application in duplicate and submit it to the Local Administrator for review. The form says required supporting documents must be submitted before the application can be processed.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; any required engineer or architect certification and as-built elevation information are not identified as notarized or sworn.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Floodplain Development Permit Application PDF.
- 2
Complete The Applicant Sections
Provide applicant, builder, and engineer information, identify the project location, describe the proposed work, and sign and date the certification.
- 3
Gather Required Attachments
Submit the supporting documents checked by the Local Administrator; the form lists possible plans, elevation information, and certifications.
- 4
Submit To The Local Administrator
Submit the application in duplicate to the Local Administrator for review before work starts.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Floodplain Development Permit Application for?
- It gives the Local Administrator information to review proposed construction or other development, determine floodplain considerations, and decide whether a permit may be issued.
- What supporting documents may be required?
- Depending on the project, the form lists items such as a site plan, development plans, an Elevation Certificate, subdivision plans, or professional certifications.
- Do I need a notary for the Floodplain Development Permit Application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. Required engineer or architect certifications and as-built elevation information are not identified as notarized or sworn.
- How do I submit the Floodplain Development Permit Application?
- Complete it in duplicate and submit it to the Local Administrator for review. The form says required supporting documents must be submitted before processing.
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