Moses Lake, WA · Grant County
Floodplain Development Permit Application
Property owners apply for this permit before starting construction or other development in a Special Flood Hazard Area in Moses Lake.
What this form is
The City of Moses Lake requires this application before work of any kind begins in a Special Flood Hazard Area. It is a separate process from a building permit application and is a prerequisite to applying to the Building Department for development in that area. The application requests property, applicant, and project details, and requires scaled plans and other supporting documents when applicable.
Who needs it
Property owners proposing construction or other development in a Special Flood Hazard Area must apply before work begins.
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 application is signed and dated without a notary; a Non-Conversion Declaration must be signed and recorded when required, but the document does not specify notarization.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Floodplain Development Permit Application for Moses Lake.
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Complete The Application
Enter the property and applicant information, describe the project, check applicable development activities, and have all current deed owners sign and date.
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Gather Required Attachments
Include scaled plans and any applicable Elevation Certificate, environmental permits, watercourse notification evidence, or additional required information.
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Submit To The City
Submit the completed application and attachments to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Floodplain Development Permit Application?
- No. The application requires owner signatures and dates, not notarization. A Non-Conversion Declaration must be signed and recorded when required, but the document does not specify notarization.
- How do I submit the Floodplain Development Permit Application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
- What documents must accompany the application?
- Include scaled plans and, when applicable, an Elevation Certificate, environmental permits, evidence of watercourse notifications, and other information required by the Floodplain Administrator.
- Do I need a separate building permit application?
- Yes. The floodplain permit is a separate process and is a prerequisite to applying to the Building Department for development in a Special Flood Hazard Area.
Need something notarized?
This Floodplain Development Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Moses Lake form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.