Canton, NC · Haywood County
Floodplain Development Permit Application
Property owners or agents use this application to request a Town of Canton permit for proposed development in a floodplain.
What this form is
The Town of Canton application requests a floodplain development permit and collects property, owner, project, and flood hazard information. Applicants identify the type and cost of development, provide elevation and construction details, and acknowledge compliance with applicable requirements. The form calls for a detailed site plan and initial Elevation Certificate, plus copies of other required permits; engineering certification or a description of watercourse changes may also be required.
Who needs it
Property owners or agents proposing development in a floodplain in Canton should complete the application and provide the requested supporting information.
How to submit it
Return the completed application to the Town of Canton Floodplain Administrator, 85 Summer Street, Canton, NC 28716; include the applicable fee listed per acre on the form.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the form requires no notarized or sworn attachment.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Town of Canton Floodplain Development Permit Application.
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Complete The Form
Provide the property, owner, development, cost, flood hazard, and elevation information requested.
- 3
Gather Attachments
Include a detailed site plan, initial Elevation Certificate, and copies of other required permits; attach additional information where applicable.
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Submit To The Town
Return the application and applicable fee to the Town of Canton Floodplain Administrator at 85 Summer Street, Canton, NC 28716.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Floodplain Development Permit Application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary, and it does not identify any notarized or sworn attachment.
- How do I submit the Floodplain Development Permit Application?
- Return it to the Town of Canton Floodplain Administrator at 85 Summer Street, Canton, NC 28716, and include the applicable fee listed on the form.
- What attachments does the application require?
- It calls for a detailed site plan and initial Elevation Certificate, as well as copies of other required local, state, or federal permits. Additional items may apply based on the project.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for property and owner details, development type and costs, flood map and elevation information, construction details, and applicant or agent contact information.
Need something notarized?
This Floodplain Development Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Canton form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.