Do I need a notary for the Floodplain Development Permit Application?

No. The engineer and applicant or owner sign and date the application; it does not identify any attachment that must be sworn or notarized.

What information does the application request?

It asks for applicant, owner, property, project, and engineer details, the proposed work and floodplain impacts, and applicable supporting documents.

What supporting documents may be needed?

Depending on the project, the form lists a site plan, sealed development plans and specifications, an engineer's certification, an Elevation Certificate, and applicable approvals.

DeSoto, TX · Dallas County

No notary required

Floodplain Development Permit Application

This application is for applicants seeking a City of DeSoto floodplain development permit for proposed construction, grading, fill, or waterway alterations.

What this form is

The application collects project, applicant, property owner, location, and engineer details, along with information about proposed construction and floodplain impacts. It asks applicants to provide applicable supporting materials, which may include a site plan, engineering plans, certifications, and an Elevation Certificate. The form says grading or placement of fill must wait until the permit is approved and erosion control measures are installed.

Who needs it

Applicants proposing development in a floodplain, including grading, fill, construction, or waterway alterations, use this application.

How to submit it

The form lists the Office of Development Services at 211 East Pleasant Run Road, Suite A, DeSoto, Texas 75115-3939. It does not give specific submission instructions.

About notarization

This document is signed and dated without a notary; the engineer and applicant or owner sign, and no sworn or notarized attachment is identified.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Floodplain Development Permit Application PDF.
2
Complete The Application
Provide applicant, owner, property, project, engineer, construction, and floodplain information.
3
Gather Applicable Documents
Include applicable materials listed on the form, such as a site plan, engineering plans, certifications, or an Elevation Certificate.
4
Submit To The City
The form lists the Office of Development Services at 211 East Pleasant Run Road, Suite A, DeSoto, Texas 75115-3939.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Floodplain Development Permit Application?: No. The engineer and applicant or owner sign and date the application; it does not identify any attachment that must be sworn or notarized.
How do I submit the Floodplain Development Permit Application?: The form lists the Office of Development Services at 211 East Pleasant Run Road, Suite A, DeSoto, Texas 75115-3939, but does not specify how to submit the application.
What information does the application request?: It asks for applicant, owner, property, project, and engineer details, the proposed work and floodplain impacts, and applicable supporting documents.
What supporting documents may be needed?: Depending on the project, the form lists a site plan, sealed development plans and specifications, an engineer's certification, an Elevation Certificate, and applicable approvals.

Need something notarized?

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