How do I submit the Floodplain Development Permit Application?

Return the signed, dated application with all attachments and the $500-per-lot permit review fee to City of Lyford, 13550 Main Avenue, Lyford, Texas 78569.

What information does the application request?

It requests applicant and project-location details, flood zone information, proposed construction details, and information about possible flood-level increases and fill.

What supporting documents are listed?

The checklist includes a boundary or topographic survey, drainage and grading plan, lowest living floor elevation, and other plans or calculations. Some items apply when fill is proposed.

Lyford, TX · Willacy County

No notary required

Floodplain Development Permit Application Form

Property owners or applicants use this form to request a City of Lyford permit for proposed development in a floodplain.

What this form is

This application requests a City of Lyford floodplain development permit and is for proposed construction or development at a project location. It asks for applicant and property details, flood zone information, project type and description, and information about fill and possible flood-level increases. The checklist lists supporting plans, surveys, elevation information, calculations when fill is proposed, and a $500-per-lot permit review fee.

Who needs it

An owner or applicant proposing floodplain development in Lyford needs to complete this application and provide the listed supporting documents and fee.

How to submit it

Return the signed, dated application with required attachments and the $500-per-lot review fee to City of Lyford, 13550 Main Avenue, Lyford, Texas 78569.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; it lists supporting plans and calculations, but does not identify any attachment as notarized or sworn.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Floodplain Development Permit Application Form.
2
Complete The Application
Provide applicant, project-location, flood zone, and proposed-construction information.
3
Gather Required Attachments
Use the checklist to gather the required surveys, plans, elevation information, and calculations when fill is proposed.
4
Sign And Date The Form
The owner or applicant must sign and date the application.
5
Submit To The City
Return the application with attachments and the $500-per-lot review fee to the City of Lyford at the address on the form.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Floodplain Development Permit Application?: No. The application asks the owner or applicant to sign and date it, without a notary. It lists supporting plans and calculations but does not identify any attachment as notarized or sworn.
How do I submit the Floodplain Development Permit Application?: Return the signed, dated application with all attachments and the $500-per-lot permit review fee to City of Lyford, 13550 Main Avenue, Lyford, Texas 78569.
What information does the application request?: It requests applicant and project-location details, flood zone information, proposed construction details, and information about possible flood-level increases and fill.
What supporting documents are listed?: The checklist includes a boundary or topographic survey, drainage and grading plan, lowest living floor elevation, and other plans or calculations. Some items apply when fill is proposed.

Need something notarized?

This Floodplain Development Permit Application Form doesn’t need a notary — but Texas residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.