Cleburne, TX · Johnson County
Floodplain Permit Application
Property owners and applicants use this application to request a Cleburne permit for proposed construction or other work in a floodplain.
What this form is
This application requests a permit for proposed floodplain work, including fill placement, drainage changes, new construction, and improvements to existing structures. It asks for applicant and property details, construction plans, flood elevations, and information about drainage and the proposed work. The form lists required supporting materials, including a floodplain map, grading plan, drainage flow map, and a signed and sealed engineer letter.
Who needs it
Applicants proposing construction, fill placement, or changes to a waterway or drainage course in a floodplain should complete this application.
How to submit it
The form lists a $15 permit fee. 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; the required engineer letter must be signed and sealed, but no notarized attachment is listed.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Cleburne Floodplain Permit Application PDF.
- 2
Complete The Application
Enter applicant and property information, describe the proposed work, and answer the flood elevation and drainage questions.
- 3
Gather Required Attachments
Attach the floodplain map and property sketch, grading plan, drainage flow map, and required signed and sealed engineer letter.
- 4
Submit To The City
The form lists a $15 permit fee. Submit the application to the city department named on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Floodplain Permit Application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. The required engineer letter must be signed and sealed, but the form lists no notarized attachment.
- How do I submit the Floodplain Permit Application?
- The form lists a $15 permit fee but does not give submission contact details. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
- What attachments does the application require?
- The form calls for a photocopy of the floodplain map with a property sketch, a grading plan, a drainage flow map, and a signed and sealed engineer letter.