John Day, OR · Grant County
Floodplain Development Permit
The Floodplain Development Permit application is for property owners or applicants seeking City of John Day approval for development proposed within the city’s regulatory floodplain.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
Use this application to request a permit for proposed development in the City of John Day’s regulatory floodplain. It collects property, project, flood hazard, elevation, and construction details, and identifies plans and other documents that may be required. The city requires the permit before work begins when its floodplain standards apply; the application is not considered filed until required information is submitted and fees are paid.
Who needs it
Property owners and applicants proposing development in John Day’s regulatory floodplain should complete the application, with all property owners signing.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Permit
Get the City of John Day Floodplain Development Permit and review the floodplain checklist before completing the application.
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Fill Out Applicable Sections
Provide property, development, flood hazard, and elevation details, and prepare the required site plan and other applicable attachments.
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Submit to the City
Send the completed application, required attachments, and fees to the City of John Day.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from John Day. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I complete the John Day Floodplain Development Permit?
- Check whether the property and proposed site are in the regulatory floodplain, complete the applicable sections, gather required attachments, and obtain all property owner signatures. Submit the completed application and fees to the city.
- Do I need to notarize the permit application?
- The application signature section does not show a notary block. Appendix A includes an optional construction cost affidavit with a jurat, which requires the affidavit signer to appear before a notary.
- Can I sign the optional affidavit with an online notary?
- Oregon law authorizes remote notarization by Oregon notaries under ORS 194.277, and ORS 194.260 recognizes certain out-of-state notarial acts. The Oregon Secretary of State says a properly notarized out-of-state RON document is valid in Oregon; use a commissioned online notary.
- Where do I submit the completed application?
- Submit the application to the City of John Day. The form says it is not considered filed until required information has been submitted and required fees have been paid; confirm with the city or county clerk if unsure.
Floodplain Development Permit in other Oregon cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.