Whiteville, NC · Columbus County
Floodplain Development Permit Application
Property owners or agents use this application to request a City of Whiteville permit for development in a floodplain.
What this form is
The application requests property, development, and flood map information, along with details about elevations, utilities, and proposed construction. Applicants must provide a scaled plot plan with the listed site details, certified by a registered land surveyor or professional engineer; additional engineering information is required for development in a regulatory floodway. The form also notes that an elevation or floodproofing certificate must be on file before occupancy is permitted.
Who needs it
Property owners or their agents proposing floodplain development in Whiteville use this application and provide the requested site information and plot plan.
How to submit it
Submit the application to the City of Whiteville Inspections & Planning Department, 317 S Madison St., Whiteville, NC 28472. The form lists phone (910) 640-1380 and fax (910) 642-4407.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; any required engineering certification or plot plan certification is not identified as notarized.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Floodplain Development Permit Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Enter the property, project, flood map, elevation, and applicant contact information requested.
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Gather Required Attachments
Include a scaled plot plan with the listed site details and required certification. Add engineering certification and supporting data if located in a regulatory floodway.
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Submit To The City
Send the application and attachments to the City of Whiteville Inspections & Planning Department at the address on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- What information does the Floodplain Development Permit Application request?
- It asks for property and project details, flood map data, proposed elevations, construction information, and applicant contact details. A scaled plot plan with specified site information is also required.
- Do I need a notary for the Floodplain Development Permit Application?
- No. The application has a signature and date line but no notary block. Required engineering or plot plan certifications are not identified as notarized.
- How do I submit the Floodplain Development Permit Application?
- Submit it to the City of Whiteville Inspections & Planning Department at 317 S Madison St., Whiteville, NC 28472. The form also lists a fax number.
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This Floodplain Development Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Whiteville form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.