Spokane Valley, WA · Spokane County
Floodplain Development Application
Property owners and project applicants use this application to request a permit for construction or other development in a designated flood hazard area.
What this form is
A floodplain development permit is required before construction or development begins in a special flood hazard area, including work involving structures, fill, and other activities. The application asks for applicant and property details, project information, earthwork quantities, and supporting plans or documents. The city reviews a complete application and associated fee and may request more information or issue a permit decision.
Who needs it
Property owners or authorized applicants planning construction, fill, or other development in a special flood hazard area need this application before work begins.
How to submit it
Submit the completed application, required drawings, applicable supporting documents, and associated fee to the Spokane Valley Permit Center at 10210 E Sprague Avenue, Spokane Valley, WA 99206, or contact [email protected].
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; if nearby properties’ flood elevations increase, written owner approval must be notarized, potentially by a commissioned online notary.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Floodplain Development Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Fill in applicant, property, project, and earthwork information, and sign and date the applicant acknowledgement.
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Gather Required Documents
Prepare two sets of plans and the supporting documents that apply to your project.
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Submit To The City
Submit the completed application, drawings, applicable supporting documents, and associated fee to the Spokane Valley Permit Center.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Floodplain Development Application?
- No. The application itself is signed and dated without a notary. If nearby properties’ flood elevations increase, the form requires written, notarized approval from those property owners.
- Who uses the Floodplain Development Application?
- Property owners or authorized applicants use it for proposed construction or other development in a special flood hazard area, including work involving structures, fill, and other activities.
- What documents must accompany the application?
- The application calls for two sets of plans and applicable supporting documents. These may include elevation information, analyses, certifications, or other materials depending on the proposed project.
- How do I submit the Floodplain Development Application?
- Submit the completed application, required drawings, applicable supporting documents, and associated fee to the Spokane Valley Permit Center at 10210 E Sprague Avenue, Spokane Valley, WA 99206.
Need something notarized?
This Floodplain Development Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Spokane Valley form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.