Ephrata, WA · Grant County
Development Permit Determination Form
This form records a Floodplain Development Permit decision and compliance information for development covered by a floodplain permit application.
What this form is
The form records whether proposed development conforms to the local Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance and whether a Floodplain Development Permit is issued. For structures included in the application, a Professional Land Surveyor or Professional Engineer must provide actual as-built elevation information in the compliance section or attach a certification. The Floodplain Administrator completes the permit and compliance actions.
Who needs it
Applicants for development requiring a Floodplain Development Permit use this form, with professional elevation information for structures covered by the application.
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 document has no notary block; the Floodplain Administrator signs and dates the permit and compliance sections.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Form
Download the Development Permit Determination Form.
- 2
Complete The Application
Complete the application information for the proposed development.
- 3
Gather Elevation Certification
For structures covered by the application, obtain as-built elevation information from a Professional Land Surveyor or Professional Engineer, or attach a certification.
- 4
Submit To The City
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Development Permit Determination Form record?
- It records whether proposed development conforms to the local Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance and whether a Floodplain Development Permit is issued.
- Who completes the compliance elevation information?
- For structures included in the application, a Professional Land Surveyor or Professional Engineer provides actual as-built elevation information, or attaches a certification.
- Do I need a notary for the Development Permit Determination Form?
- No. The form has no notary block; the Floodplain Administrator signs and dates the permit and compliance sections.
- How do I submit the Development Permit Determination Form?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
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