Porter, NY · Niagara County
Floodplain Development Permit Application
Property owners or their representatives use this application to request approval for proposed development in a floodplain in the Town of Porter.
What this form is
The application collects applicant and project-location details, describes proposed construction or other development, and gives the Local Administrator sections for floodplain review and permit determination. The applicant submits it before work begins; the form says work cannot start until a permit is issued. Additional plans or certifications may be required, and as-built elevation information is due before a Certificate of Compliance is issued.
Who needs it
Applicants proposing structural work, grading, fill, excavation, drainage improvements, or other development described on the form need to complete and submit it.
How to submit it
After completing Section 2, submit the form to the Local Administrator for review. The form lists the Code Enforcement office and an email address, but does not specify an email submission method.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the applicant certifies the information is true and accurate, and the form does not require a notarized attachment.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Floodplain Development Permit Application PDF.
- 2
Complete Applicant Sections
Fill in the applicant, project location, and proposed development information, then sign and date the application.
- 3
Gather Required Documents
Provide the plans, certificates, or other information checked by the Local Administrator as required for processing.
- 4
Submit For Review
Submit the completed form to the Local Administrator for review before starting work.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Floodplain Development Permit Application cover?
- It requests details about the applicant, project location, and proposed work, and provides sections for the Local Administrator's floodplain review and permit decision.
- Who completes this application?
- The applicant completes the general provisions and proposed development sections. The Local Administrator completes the floodplain determination, permit decision, and compliance sections.
- Do I need a notary for the Floodplain Development Permit Application?
- No. The applicant signs and dates the application without a notary. The form requires certain plans or certifications when applicable, but does not specify notarization.
- How do I submit the Floodplain Development Permit Application?
- After completing Section 2, submit the form to the Local Administrator for review. The form lists the Code Enforcement office and an email address, but does not state an email submission method.
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