Manheim, PA · Lancaster County
Nonconversion Agreement For Certain Structures In The Floodplain
Property owners sign this agreement when a Manheim Borough permit covers certain structures in the floodplain, agreeing to ongoing limits on how the structure may be used or altered.
What this form is
This agreement applies to permitted accessory structures larger than 200 square feet or structures with a lowest floor below the Regulatory Flood Elevation. As a condition of a Certificate of Occupancy, the property owner agrees to restrictions on use, materials, utilities, and flood openings, and allows borough compliance visits. The owner also agrees to record the agreement as a condition of granting the permit.
Who needs it
A property owner with a permit for an accessory structure over 200 square feet or a structure with its lowest floor below the Regulatory Flood Elevation needs this agreement.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details and submission instructions.
About notarization
This agreement has no notary block; the owner and witness sign and date it, and the owner agrees to record it as a condition of the permit.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Agreement
Download the floodplain nonconversion agreement for the permitted structure.
- 2
Complete The Agreement
Enter the permit number, property address, and owner information, then have the owner and witness sign and date it.
- 3
Record The Agreement
The owner agrees to record the agreement as a condition of granting the permit.
- 4
Submit To The Borough
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details and submission instructions.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the floodplain nonconversion agreement require?
- It sets limits on the use and alteration of certain permitted structures, including enclosed areas below the lowest floor, and allows borough compliance visits.
- Who signs the agreement?
- The property owner signs and dates the agreement, and a witness also signs and dates it. The owner agrees to record the agreement as a condition of granting the permit.
- Do I need a notary for the floodplain nonconversion agreement?
- No. The agreement has no notary block; the owner and witness sign and date it. The owner agrees to record the agreement as a condition of the permit.
- How do I submit the floodplain nonconversion agreement?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details and submission instructions.
Need something notarized?
This Nonconversion Agreement For Certain Structures In The Floodplain doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Manheim form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.