Conshohocken, PA · Montgomery County
Floodplain Development Permit Application
This application lets property owners and project representatives request Borough review before starting development in or near a floodplain in Conshohocken.
What this form is
Use this application to request review of proposed construction or other development under the Borough’s Flood Plain Conservation District requirements. The applicant must provide two copies and a site plan; the Borough may require additional plans, certifications, or studies. Work cannot start until a permit is issued, and development cannot be occupied until a separate Certificate of Flood Plain Compliance is issued.
Who needs it
Property owners and project representatives proposing construction or other development subject to the Borough’s floodplain requirements should complete this application.
How to submit it
Provide two copies of the application. 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; required elevation information must be completed by a qualified professional or accompanied by an engineer’s certification.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Floodplain Development Permit Application PDF.
- 2
Complete The Applicant Sections
Enter the project location, development details, applicant information, and required signature and date.
- 3
Gather Supporting Documents
Provide two copies and include a site plan; prepare any additional documentation the Borough requires.
- 4
Submit To The Borough
Submit the application 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 Application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. Elevation information must be completed by a registered professional engineer or licensed land surveyor, or include an engineer’s certification.
- How do I submit the Floodplain Development Permit Application?
- Provide two copies of the application. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
- What should accompany the application?
- The application requires a site plan showing project and floodplain information. The Borough may also require development plans, certifications, studies, or other documentation before processing.
- Can work begin before the permit is issued?
- No. The application states that no work may start until a permit is issued. Development also may not be occupied until a separate Certificate of Flood Plain Compliance is issued.
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