Iowa Colony, TX · Brazoria County
Dirt Work Permit Application - Simplified
Property owners and applicants use this application to request city approval for qualifying dirt work, including limited fill, grading, or drainage changes.
What this form is
This application is for qualifying non-agricultural incidental fill of up to one 14-cubic-yard load per year for gardening, landscaping, or leveling within Flood Zone A or AE. The city requires the completed application, applicable fee, and supporting information before fill is placed or a drainage change begins. It asks for project, owner, contractor, and floodplain details, plus a site plan and flood-map information.
Who needs it
Applicants seeking a permit for qualifying dirt work should complete this application and submit the required site plan and floodplain information.
How to submit it
Submit the completed application, applicable $250 fee, and required information to the City Floodplain Administrator. The form lists 3144 Meridiana Pkwy, Iowa Colony, Texas 77583.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the signer certifies the information is true and correct, and no notarized attachment or related step is listed.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the simplified Dirt Work Permit Application PDF.
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Complete The Form
Provide project, owner, contractor, and floodplain information, then sign and date the application.
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Gather Required Materials
Prepare the site plan and flood-map details required by the application, along with the applicable fee.
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Submit To The City
Submit the completed application and required materials to the City Floodplain Administrator.
Frequently asked questions
- Who can use the simplified dirt work permit application?
- The form is for qualifying non-agricultural incidental fill of up to one 14-cubic-yard load per year for gardening, landscaping, or leveling within Flood Zone A or AE.
- What must I include with the application?
- Submit a site plan showing the proposed fill location and depth, flood-zone or floodway boundaries based on the applicable FEMA map, and the base flood elevation if the site is in the floodplain.
- Do I need a notary for the Dirt Work Permit Application?
- No. The application has an applicant signature and date line and does not list a notarized attachment or related step.
- How do I submit the Dirt Work Permit Application?
- Submit the completed application, applicable $250 fee, and required information to the City Floodplain Administrator. The form lists 3144 Meridiana Pkwy, Iowa Colony, Texas 77583.