Aransas Pass, TX · Nueces County
Floodplain / Ground Development Permit Application
This application is for property owners or authorized agents seeking a city permit for floodplain or ground development work in Aransas Pass.
What this form is
Use this application to request a floodplain or ground development permit before starting work; the form states that no work may begin until a permit is issued. It asks for applicant, owner, builder, engineer, and project-location details, plus information about proposed activities and structures. Required supporting documents vary by project and can include site plans, drainage plans, development plans, and professional certifications.
Who needs it
Property owners or authorized agents proposing floodplain or ground development in Aransas Pass need to complete this application before work begins.
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; if the applicant is not the owner, the Agent Authorization Form must be signed by both parties and notarized.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Floodplain / Ground Development Permit Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Provide applicant, project-location, proposed-development, and applicable elevation information; sign and date the application.
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Gather Required Attachments
Include the plans, certifications, and other supporting documents that apply to the proposed work.
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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
- Do I need a notary for the Floodplain / Ground Development Permit Application?
- No. The application itself is signed and dated without a notary. If the applicant is not the owner, the Agent Authorization Form must be signed by both parties and notarized.
- How do I submit the Floodplain / Ground Development Permit Application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for applicant, owner, builder, and engineer details; the project location; proposed development activities and structures; and, for applicable structures, as-built elevation information.
- What supporting documents may be required?
- Depending on the project, the form lists items such as a site plan, drainage plan, development plans, elevation information, and engineer or architect certifications.
Need something notarized?
This Floodplain / Ground Development Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but Texas residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.