Monroe, NY · Orange County
Floodplain Development Permit Application
This application is for property owners or project applicants seeking review of proposed development in Monroe’s floodplain.
What this form is
The application collects applicant and project details so the Local Administrator can determine whether proposed work is in a special flood hazard area and whether a permit may be issued. Applicants complete Sections 1 and 2 and submit the form in duplicate; the Local Administrator completes the remaining sections. The form may require plans, elevations, or professional certifications before processing or before a Certificate of Compliance is issued.
Who needs it
Applicants proposing structural or other development, such as grading, excavation, drainage work, or watercourse alteration, should complete this application for review.
How to submit it
After completing Section 2, submit the application in duplicate to the Local Administrator for review; the form gives no address, email, portal, or fee amount.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; the applicant certifies the statements are true and accurate and simply signs and dates the form.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Floodplain Development Permit Application.
- 2
Complete Applicant Sections
Read and sign Section 1, then complete Section 2 with applicant, project location, proposed work, and estimated cost details.
- 3
Gather Required Attachments
Check with the Local Administrator about documents required in Section 4, such as a site plan, development plans, or professional certifications.
- 4
Submit For Review
Submit the application in duplicate 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 the form and certifies the statements are true and accurate; the document does not call for notarization.
- How do I submit the Floodplain Development Permit Application?
- Complete Sections 1 and 2, then submit the application in duplicate to the Local Administrator for review. The form does not provide an address or other contact details.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for applicant and project details, the project location, proposed work, development type, and estimated cost. The Local Administrator completes the floodplain determination and permit sections.
- What attachments may be required?
- The Local Administrator may require a site plan, development plans, subdivision plans, elevation information, or engineer or architect certifications, depending on the proposed activity.
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This Floodplain Development Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Monroe form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.