Wayne, NY · Steuben County
Floodplain Development Permit Application
Property owners and project applicants use this application to request review of proposed development in Wayne’s floodplain and provide project details.
What this form is
The application lets Wayne’s Local Administrator determine whether proposed development is in a Special Flood Hazard Area and whether it conforms to the local flood damage prevention law. Applicants describe the project, identify its location, and provide any plans or certifications the administrator requires. Work may not start until a permit is issued, and as-built elevation information must be provided before a Certificate of Compliance is issued.
Who needs it
Applicants proposing structural or other development activities in Wayne should complete this application for Local Administrator review.
How to submit it
Complete Section 2 and submit the form in duplicate to the Local Administrator for review. A designated fee may be due if the permit is issued.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; any required engineer or architect certification is an attachment, not a notarization.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Floodplain Development Permit Application.
- 2
Complete Section 2
Enter applicant, project location, development activity, and estimated project cost information.
- 3
Gather Required Documents
Provide the plans or certifications identified by the Local Administrator as required for processing.
- 4
Submit To The Local Administrator
Submit the completed 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 application asks the applicant to sign and date it without a notary. Any required engineer or architect certification is an attachment, not a notarization.
- How do I submit the Floodplain Development Permit Application?
- Complete Section 2 and submit the application in duplicate to the Local Administrator for review. The form says a designated fee may apply if a permit is issued.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for applicant and project information, the project location, the type of development, and estimated project cost. The Local Administrator may identify additional documents needed for processing.
- Can work begin before the permit is issued?
- No. The application states that no work may start until a permit is issued. It also says development cannot be used or occupied until a Certificate of Compliance is issued.
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This Floodplain Development Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Wayne form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.