Tyler, TX · Smith County
Floodplain Development Permit Application
Property owners or applicants use this application to request a City of Tyler permit for proposed construction or other development in a floodplain.
What this form is
The application collects the applicant’s contact information, property location, and details about proposed construction or changes to drainage or waterways. It calls for a scaled site plan and, before consideration, specified elevation information and other supporting documents; the attached policy describes additional submission requirements for development in a floodplain or floodway.
Who needs it
Applicants proposing development in the 100-year floodplain must submit a development permit application with the information and attachments described in the form.
How to submit it
The form identifies the City of Tyler Development Services Department, P.O. Box 2039, Tyler, Texas 75710-2039. It also says to call the department at (903) 531-1171 when improvements are complete for a final inspection.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the form requests supporting certificates and plans but does not say they must be notarized or sworn.
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
Provide applicant and property information, describe the proposed work, and sign and date the application.
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Gather Required Attachments
Include the scaled site plan and applicable supporting information listed in the application.
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Submit To The City
The form identifies the City of Tyler Development Services Department and its mailing address for the Floodplain Administrator.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Floodplain Development Permit Application?
- No. The application calls for the applicant’s signature and date, not a notary. It requests supporting certificates and plans but does not say they must be notarized or sworn.
- How do I submit the Floodplain Development Permit Application?
- The form lists the City of Tyler Development Services Department, P.O. Box 2039, Tyler, Texas 75710-2039. It does not specify a submission method.
- What attachments does the application require?
- The form asks for a scaled site plan and, before consideration, elevation information and other applicable supporting documents, such as a completed elevation certificate.
- When should I call for a final inspection?
- The form says to call the Development Services Department at (903) 531-1171 when the improvements are complete for a final inspection.
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.