Grand Rapids, OH · Wood County
Flood Hazard Area Development Permit Application
Property owners or applicants use this application to request a permit for development in a designated flood hazard area in Grand Rapids.
What this form is
The application requests a permit for proposed development in a designated flood hazard area and states that work must follow the village flood damage prevention ordinance and other applicable laws. It asks for owner and builder details, property location, development type, construction and elevation information, and signatures. The document includes an Elevation Certificate and describes information and certifications that may be needed for it.
Who needs it
An owner or applicant proposing development in a designated flood hazard area within Grand Rapids should complete this permit application.
How to submit it
The form lists a $50 filing fee. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the applicant signs and dates the application, and applicant-furnished as-built elevation data must include professional certification.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Flood Hazard Area Development Permit Application PDF.
- 2
Complete The Application
Enter the requested owner, builder, property, development, construction, and elevation information.
- 3
Gather Elevation Information
Review the included Elevation Certificate and provide professional certification with applicant-furnished as-built elevation data.
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Submit To The City
The form lists a $50 filing fee. Submit it to the city department named on the form and check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Flood Hazard Area Development Permit Application?
- No. The application has signature and date lines, not a notary block. Applicant-furnished as-built elevation data must include certification by a registered surveyor, engineer, or architect.
- How do I submit the Flood Hazard Area Development Permit Application?
- The form lists a $50 filing fee but does not provide submission instructions or contact details. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for owner and builder contact information, the property description and location, proposed development and construction details, and elevation information.
- What is included with the permit application?
- The document includes an Elevation Certificate. It says applicant-furnished as-built construction elevation data must be accompanied by certification from a registered surveyor, engineer, or architect.
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This Flood Hazard Area Development Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Grand Rapids form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.