Midlothian, TX · Ellis County
Floodplain Development Permit Application
This application is for property owners or applicants seeking City of Midlothian review of proposed construction or other development in a flood hazard area.
What this form is
Use this application to request floodplain review for proposed development, including construction, fill, or changes to a natural waterway or drainage course. The city states that a permit is issued for proposed development in a special flood hazard area that meets community requirements. Applicants provide contact and property details, describe the work, sign and date the form, and provide engineered plans, design calculations, and other applicable information. The form lists a $500 application fee plus the cost of third-party review.
Who needs it
Applicants proposing construction, fill, or drainage changes on property should use this form to request floodplain review.
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 application is signed and dated without a notary; it requires engineered plans, design calculations, and other applicable information, with no sworn or notarized attachment stated.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Floodplain Development Permit Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Enter applicant and property details, describe the proposed development, and sign and date the application.
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Gather Required Information
Provide copies of engineered plans, design calculations, and other applicable information.
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Submit To The City
Submit the application to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Floodplain Development Permit Application for?
- It requests city review of proposed development, such as construction, placement of fill, or alteration of a natural waterway or drainage course.
- What must I provide with the application?
- The application asks for applicant and property details, a description of the proposed work, and a signature and date. It also requires engineered plans, design calculations, and other applicable information.
- Do I need a notary for the Floodplain Development Permit Application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. It requires engineered plans, design calculations, and other applicable information, but does not state that any attachment must be sworn or notarized.
- How do I submit the Floodplain Development Permit Application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
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.