Gordon, PA · Schuylkill County
Floodplain Development Permit
Property owners and contractors use this application to request approval for development within a designated floodplain before work begins.
What this form is
This application allows the community to review proposed activities in regulated floodplains for compliance with its Floodplain Damage Prevention Ordinance. Anyone undertaking development in a designated floodplain must obtain a permit before work starts. The form requests applicant, owner, contractor, project, and flood hazard information, and includes a checklist of documents that may be required.
Who needs it
Anyone planning development within a designated floodplain must obtain this permit before beginning work.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; the application lists attachments that may be required, but none is identified as notarized or sworn.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Floodplain Development Permit PDF.
- 2
Complete The Application
Fill in the applicant, owner, contractor, project, and flood hazard information requested.
- 3
Gather Supporting Documents
Review the checklist and include applicable documents, such as plans, certificates, or permits.
- 4
Submit To The City
Submit the completed application to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Who needs a Floodplain Development Permit?
- Anyone undertaking development within a designated floodplain must obtain a floodplain development permit before work commences.
- What information does the application request?
- It asks for owner and contractor details, project address and description, flood hazard and elevation information, development type, and estimated project cost. A checklist identifies documents that may be required.
- Do I need a notary for the Floodplain Development Permit?
- No. The application calls for the applicant’s signature and date, not a notary. It lists possible attachments, but none is identified as requiring notarization or a sworn statement.
- How do I submit the Floodplain Development Permit?
- The document does not provide submission instructions. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.