Marcellus, NY · Onondaga County
Floodplain Development Permit Application
Applicants use this application to seek Village of Marcellus approval for proposed development in a floodplain, including construction, grading, or drainage work.
What this form is
The application requests details about the applicant, project location, proposed work, structure type, and estimated project cost. Submit Section 2 to the Local Administrator for review; the Local Administrator completes the floodplain determination and permit decision. The form identifies supporting plans or documents that may be required, and applicants must provide as-built elevation information before a Certificate of Compliance is issued.
Who needs it
Anyone proposing structural or other development activities covered by this application should complete it and submit it to the Local Administrator.
How to submit it
After completing Section 2, submit the application to the Local Administrator for review. The form does not provide an address, email, or portal; it notes that an approved permit may be issued upon payment of a designated fee.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; for floodproofed structures, attach certification from a registered engineer or architect.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Floodplain Development Permit Application.
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Complete Section 2
Provide applicant, project location, proposed work, structure type, and estimated project cost details.
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Gather Required Documents
Check with the Local Administrator about plans or other documents required for processing.
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Submit To The Local Administrator
Submit the completed application to the Local Administrator for review.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Floodplain Development Permit Application?
- No. The applicant signs and dates this application without a notary. For floodproofed structures, attach certification from a registered engineer or architect.
- How do I submit the Floodplain Development Permit Application?
- Complete Section 2 and submit the application to the Local Administrator for review. The form does not list an address, email, or portal.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for applicant and project details, the project location, proposed development activities, structure type, and estimated project cost.
- What supporting documents may be required?
- The Local Administrator may require a site plan, development plans and specifications, subdivision plans, or plans showing watercourse relocation or landform alterations.
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