Kingston, NY · Ulster County
Floodplain Development Permit Application
Property owners, builders, and other applicants use this application to seek a permit for proposed development in a floodplain.
What this form is
Use this application to request review of proposed development, including construction, grading, excavation, and other listed activities. The Local Floodplain Administrator determines whether a permit is required and identifies any additional information needed; the form lists possible site plans, development plans, and professional certifications. Work must not start until a permit is issued, and development must not be used or occupied until a Certificate of Compliance is issued.
Who needs it
Applicants proposing development covered by the form, such as property owners or builders, should complete it for review by the Local Floodplain Administrator.
How to submit it
After completing Section 2, submit the form to the Local Floodplain Administrator for review. The administrator identifies required additional documents before the application can be processed.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; listed attachments may include professional certifications, but the form does not require notarization.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Floodplain Development Permit Application.
- 2
Complete The Applicant Sections
Fill in Section 2 with applicant, project, location, work description, and estimated cost details, then sign and date Section 1.
- 3
Gather Required Attachments
Provide the site plans, development plans, certifications, or other documents the Local Floodplain Administrator identifies as required.
- 4
Submit For Review
Submit the completed application to the Local Floodplain Administrator. Do not begin work until a permit is issued.
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, not to appear before a notary. Some required attachments may include professional certifications.
- How do I submit the Floodplain Development Permit Application?
- Complete Section 2 and submit the application to the Local Floodplain Administrator for review. The administrator identifies additional documents required before processing.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for applicant and project details, the proposed work and estimated cost, and the project location. The location description may include a street address, lot number, or legal description.
- Can work begin before a permit is issued?
- No. The form states that no work, including grading, 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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