POLK COUNTY FLOOD PLAIN DEVELOPMENT PERMIT/APPLICATION
Application # Date: ______________________
TO THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR: The undersigned hereby makes application for a Permit to
develop in a flood plain. The work to be performed, including flood protection works, is as
described below and in attachments hereto. The undersigned agrees that all such work shall be done
in accordance with the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance for the Unincorporated Polk County,
Iowa, Article 7, Division 4, Section 1. Floodplains and with all other applicable County ordinances
and the laws and regulations of the State of Iowa.
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Owner or Agent Date Builder/Contractor Date
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Address Address
Telephone___________________________ Telephone___________________________
1. Location _____ 1/4, _____ 1/4, Section _____, Range _____, Township _______
Street Address ________________
If available, District # _______________ Parcel # __________________
and exact legal description: ___________________________________________________
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2. Type of Development:
Filling _______ Grading _______ Excavation _______ Routine Maintenance ______
Minor Improvement ______Substantial Improvement ______New Construction _______
3. Description of Development: _________________________________________________
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4. Premises: Size of Site __________ ft. x __________. Area of site ___________________
Estimated cost $
Principal Use__________________________________
Accessory uses (storage, parking, etc.)___________________________________________
5. Addition or modification to nonconforming use? Yes __________ No __________
Assessed value of structure $______________
6. Property located in a designated "Floodway" (FW District)? Yes ________ No ________
IF ANSWERED YES, CERTIFICATION MUST BE PROVIDED PRIOR TO THE ISSUANCE OF A PERMIT
TO DEVELOP, THAT THE PR
OPOSED DEVELOPMENT WILL RESULT IN NO
RISE/INCREASE IN THE
BASE FLOOD (100-YEAR) ELEVATION.