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Floodplain Development Permit

Regulatory floodplains are identified as Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHAs) on Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) issued by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Copies of these maps and additional floodplain information are available online through the FEMA Flood Map Service Center website, as linked on the City's Floodplain Information page.

A Floodplain Development Permit is required from the City Engineer for all work within a regulatory floodplain, such as:

  • Earthwork
  • Fill
  • Excavation
  • Tree Clearing/Planting
  • Development
  • Residential Addition
  • Shed
  • Pool

A Floodplain Development Permit can be obtained by submitting a completed Floodplain Development Permit Application to the Public Works Department for review and approval. 

Floodplain Development Permit Application

Additional Required Documents

An Elevation Certificate may be required as part of the Floodplain Development Permit process. The City requires the use of the official NFIP Elevation Certificate form for all required submittals. Instructions for completing the form are included with the Elevation Certificate link.

In addition, the Elevation Certificate Checklist is a great resource for submitting the Elevation Certificate completely and accurately, as required.

 

A "No Rise" Certificate may also be required as part of the Floodplain Development Permit process, if development is anticipated in the designated floodway. Locations of the designated floodway can be found on the FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) or by calling the Public Works Department at 816.969.1800.

 

A FEMA Floodproof Certificate is also required for any non-residential structures in the designated Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) that a property owner wants to floodproof.