Lake Lure, NC · Rutherford County
Floodplain Development Permit Application
Property owners or agents use this application to request a Lake Lure floodplain development permit and provide project details for review.
What this form is
The Town of Lake Lure requires this application before development activities in a Special Flood Hazard Area. It asks for applicant, contractor, designer, property, structure, and flood-elevation information, and includes conditions for permit approval. A checklist on pages four and five lists required supporting materials, such as a site map, elevation information, plans, and applicable certifications.
Who needs it
Property owners or their agents planning development in a Special Flood Hazard Area in Lake Lure should complete this application before beginning work.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; it lists elevation and floodproofing certifications as supporting documents but does not say they are notarized.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Floodplain Development Permit application PDF.
- 2
Complete The Application
Fill in applicant, contractor, designer, property, development, and flood-elevation details, then sign and date the application.
- 3
Gather The Checklist Items
Review pages four and five and include the site map, plans, certifications, and other applicable materials.
- 4
Submit To The Town
Submit the application and supporting materials to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Floodplain Development Permit?
- No. The application has a signature and date line but no notary block. It lists elevation and floodproofing certifications as supporting documents without saying they must be notarized.
- How do I submit the Floodplain Development Permit application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
- When should I apply for a floodplain development permit?
- The application checklist says to apply to the Floodplain Administrator before development activities located within Special Flood Hazard Areas.
- What supporting materials does the application checklist request?
- The checklist includes a site map, elevation information, foundation plans, utility-protection details, and applicable floodproofing or elevation certifications. Additional documents may be requested by the Floodplain Administrator.