West Richland, WA · Benton County
Floodplain Permit Application
Property owners or their authorized agents use this application to request a permit for proposed development in a floodplain in West Richland.
What this form is
The application requests information about the property, owner, applicant, and proposed project, including flood map and elevation details. It identifies required materials such as a scaled site plan and Flood Elevation Certificate, and asks the applicant to certify the information and provide a signature and date. The form covers structural and other development activities.
Who needs it
Property owners or authorized agents proposing structural or other development activities in a floodplain can use this application to request a permit.
How to submit it
Submit the application to the Community Development Department, 3100 Belmont Blvd., Suite 104, West Richland, WA 99353.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the signer also certifies under penalty of perjury that the stated information is true and correct.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Floodplain Permit Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Enter owner, applicant, project, property, and flood information, then sign and date the certification.
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Gather Required Materials
Include a completed application, a scaled site plan, and a Flood Elevation Certificate.
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Submit To The City
Submit the application to the Community Development Department at the address listed on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Floodplain Permit Application ask for?
- It asks for owner and applicant details, project and property information, flood map and elevation details, and information about proposed development. Required materials include a scaled site plan and Flood Elevation Certificate.
- Who can apply for a floodplain permit?
- The form is for a property owner or an authorized agent of the owner. It also identifies licensed or exempt contractors in its applicant certification.
- Do I need a notary for the Floodplain Permit Application?
- No. The form provides a signature and date line and requires a certification under penalty of perjury, but does not request notarization.
- How do I submit the Floodplain Permit Application?
- Submit it to the Community Development Department at 3100 Belmont Blvd., Suite 104, West Richland, WA 99353. Include the required site plan and Flood Elevation Certificate.
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