Canyon, TX · Randall County
Floodplain Development Permit Application
Property owners or applicants use this packet to request a City of Canyon floodplain development permit before starting work in a designated flood hazard area.
What this form is
The application is for proposed development in a FEMA-designated Special Flood Hazard Area, including construction, land clearing, grading, and other listed activities. The applicant completes Section I and submits it to the local Floodplain Administrator; the administrator determines whether more information is needed and decides whether to issue the permit. The packet also includes sections for floodplain review, permit determination, and a certificate of compliance.
Who needs it
Owners or applicants proposing development in a FEMA-designated Special Flood Hazard Area must submit Section I before beginning the project.
How to submit it
Submit Section I to the Planning and Development Department. The document says to see the city website or Planning and Development staff for the fee schedule.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; the signer certifies the application information is true and accurate.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Floodplain Development Permit Application packet.
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Complete Section I
Provide owner and project information, check the proposed development activities, and sign and date the application.
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Gather Required Attachments
Submit any additional documents requested by the Floodplain Administrator; the packet lists examples that may be required.
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Submit To The City
Submit Section I to the Planning and Development Department. Check the city website or ask Planning and Development staff about the fee schedule.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Floodplain Development Permit Application?
- No. The application calls for signatures and a date, but does not require a notary. The signer certifies that the application information is true and accurate.
- How do I submit the Floodplain Development Permit Application?
- Complete Section I and submit it to the Planning and Development Department. The Floodplain Administrator may request additional information after reviewing the submission.
- When is a floodplain development permit required?
- The document says a permit is required before starting a proposed development in a FEMA-designated Special Flood Hazard Area. It lists activities such as construction, clearing, fill placement, and grading.
- Does this permit replace a building permit?
- No. The application states that all construction also requires a building permit and that the floodplain development permit is only permission to complete the proposed development.