Do I need a notary for the Floodplain Development Permit Application?

No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. A design professional must complete and sign the construction-cost affidavit when the estimated cost is $20,000 or more.

How do I submit the Floodplain Development Permit Application?

Submit it to the Town of Ontario Building Department at 1850 Ridge Road, Ontario, New York 14519. The form lists a $250 permit fee and a $500 escrow if required.

What information and attachments does the application request?

The form asks for project and contact details, a work description, and estimated cost. Depending on the project, it may require site plans, development plans, or certifications.

Can work begin before the permit is issued?

No. The form states that no work of any kind may start until a permit is issued.

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Floodplain Development Permit Application

Property owners and project applicants use this application to request a Town of Ontario permit for development work in or near a floodplain.

What this form is

The application requests a permit for proposed development, including construction, alteration, grading, filling, excavation, and other listed activities. Applicants provide the project address, contact details, work description, estimated construction cost, and applicable supporting plans or certifications. The form states that work cannot begin until a permit is issued and that other permits may also be required.

Who needs it

Applicants proposing development covered by the listed activities should complete the form and provide the supporting information that applies to their project.

How to submit it

Submit the application to the Town of Ontario Building Department, 1850 Ridge Road, Ontario, New York 14519. The form lists a $250 permit fee and a $500 escrow if required.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; the design professional completes and signs the construction-cost affidavit when estimated cost is $20,000 or more.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Floodplain Development Permit Application PDF.
2
Complete The Form
Fill in the project address, contact information, work description, activity types, and estimated construction cost.
3
Gather Supporting Materials
Include the plans, certifications, or other information requested for your project.
4
Submit To The Building Department
Send the completed application to the Town of Ontario Building Department at 1850 Ridge Road, Ontario, New York 14519.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Floodplain Development Permit Application?: No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. A design professional must complete and sign the construction-cost affidavit when the estimated cost is $20,000 or more.
How do I submit the Floodplain Development Permit Application?: Submit it to the Town of Ontario Building Department at 1850 Ridge Road, Ontario, New York 14519. The form lists a $250 permit fee and a $500 escrow if required.
What information and attachments does the application request?: The form asks for project and contact details, a work description, and estimated cost. Depending on the project, it may require site plans, development plans, or certifications.
Can work begin before the permit is issued?: No. The form states that no work of any kind may start until a permit is issued.

Need something notarized?

This Floodplain Development Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Ontario form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.