Centralia, WA · Lewis County

No notary required

Floodplain Development Permit Application

Centralia property owners or applicants use this application to request a permit for proposed development in or near a floodplain.

What this form is

The application provides information for the City to review proposed development in relation to flood zones and floodway requirements. It asks for applicant and property details, the proposed work, flood map and elevation information, and signatures. Applicants must include applicable certificates, a site plan, development plans, and other materials listed in the application.

Who needs it

Applicants proposing development in or near a floodplain in Centralia should complete this application and provide the listed materials.

How to submit it

The document lists the Building Department at 118 West Maple Street, P.O. Box 609, Centralia, WA 98531-0609, telephone (360) 330-7662, and a website contact. It does not specify a submission method.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; the applicant signs and dates it, while applicable certificates require signatures from the professionals identified in the application.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Floodplain Development Permit Application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Enter applicant, property, proposed development, flood zone, and elevation information.

  3. 3

    Gather Supporting Materials

    Include applicable certificates, a site plan, development plans, and other required materials listed in the application.

  4. 4

    Submit To The City

    Submit the application and supporting materials 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 asks the property owner to sign and date it, not to have it notarized. Applicable certificates require signatures from the professionals identified in the application.
How do I submit the Floodplain Development Permit Application?
The document lists the Building Department at 118 West Maple Street, P.O. Box 609, Centralia, WA 98531-0609. It does not state a submission method, so check the city website for current contact details.
What information does the application request?
It requests applicant and property information, a description of the proposed development, flood map and elevation details, and whether the project is in a floodway.
What materials should accompany the application?
The application lists applicable elevation or floodproofing certificates, a site plan, development plans, and other plans or information depending on the proposed work.

Need something notarized?

This Floodplain Development Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Centralia form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.