Luling, TX · Caldwell County

No notary required

Development Permit Exemption Certificate

This certificate records a development permit exemption for a property in Luling and is signed by the applicant and Floodplain Administrator.

What this form is

The certificate documents the city’s determination that proposed construction or improvements will not be in the 100-year floodplain, allowing the permittee to proceed without inspection by the City of Luling Floodplain Administrator. It identifies the permittee and property, includes the property’s flood zone and recommended build-up, and provides signature lines. A Notice of Permit issued with the certificate must be posted until the work is complete.

Who needs it

A permittee whose proposed construction or improvements have been determined not to be in the 100-year floodplain needs this certificate.

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 certificate is signed and dated without a notary; the applicant and Floodplain Administrator sign, and no notarized or sworn attachment is identified.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Certificate

    Download the Development Permit Exemption Certificate PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Certificate

    Fill in the permittee and property information, then sign and date the applicant line.

  3. 3

    Submit To The City

    Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

  4. 4

    Post The Notice

    Post the Notice of Permit issued with the certificate in a weather-protected, secure location until the work is complete.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Development Permit Exemption Certificate do?
It records the City of Luling’s determination that proposed construction or improvements will not be in the 100-year floodplain, allowing work to proceed without inspection by the city’s Floodplain Administrator.
Who signs the certificate?
The applicant signs the certificate, and a City of Luling Floodplain Administrator signature line is also provided.
Do I need a notary for the Development Permit Exemption Certificate?
No. This certificate is signed and dated without a notary; the applicant and Floodplain Administrator sign, and no notarized or sworn attachment is identified.
How do I submit the Development Permit Exemption Certificate?
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

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This Development Permit Exemption Certificate doesn’t need a notary — but Texas residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.