Marcus Hook, PA · Delaware County
Floodplain Development Permit Application
Marcus Hook applicants use this application to request review of proposed development and construction activity in a floodplain.
What this form is
The application records applicant, builder, engineer, project-location, work-description, and estimated-cost information for proposed development. Submit it to the Local Floodplain Administrator before work begins; the administrator determines whether a permit is required and may request supporting plans or other documents. Before a Certificate of Compliance is issued, applicants must provide as-built elevation information completed by a registered professional engineer or licensed land surveyor.
Who needs it
Applicants proposing structural or other development activity in Marcus Hook should complete this application for floodplain review.
How to submit it
After completing Section 2, submit the application to the Local Floodplain Administrator for review. The form lists review fees by project type and says additional review costs are the applicant’s responsibility.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; applicable floodproofed structures require an engineer or architect certification, and as-built elevations require professional completion or certification.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Floodplain Development Permit Application PDF.
- 2
Complete The Applicant Section
Read and sign Section 1, then complete Section 2 with applicant, project, location, work, and estimated-cost information.
- 3
Gather Supporting Documents
Check with the Local Floodplain Administrator about required plans and documents; the application identifies possible supporting materials.
- 4
Submit To The Administrator
Submit the completed application to the Local Floodplain Administrator for review. Review fees are listed in Section 9.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Floodplain Development Permit Application?
- No. The applicant signs and dates the application without a notary. Some projects require an engineer or architect certification, and as-built elevations require professional completion or certification.
- How do I submit the Floodplain Development Permit Application?
- Complete Section 2 and submit the application to the Local Floodplain Administrator for review. The form lists review fees by project type.
- What information does the application request?
- It asks for applicant and project details, the project location, a description of proposed work, and estimated cost. The administrator may require supporting plans or other documents.
- Can work begin before the permit is issued?
- No. The application states that work may not start until a permit is issued.
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