# Floodplain Elevation Application

- Summary: Overview This is a two-page application form for the City of Altoona regarding floodplain elevation and construction permits. It is designed to be filled out by the applicant on Page 1 and completed…
- Source: AltoonaPa.gov
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- Captured: 2026-08-10T16:49:35.826Z
- Source URL: https://www.altoonapa.gov/getmedia/9271d858-1781-41a5-91a2-2c303d92ec09/Floodplain-Elevation-Application.pdf
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Overview This is a two-page application form for the City of Altoona regarding floodplain elevation and construction permits. It is designed to be filled out by the applicant on Page 1 and completed by the Floodplain Administrator on Page 2. Application Requirements (Page 1) Applicants must provide the following information: Site Details: Location, lot size, and owner/applicant contact information. Project Scope: Type of construction (e. g. , New Construction, Alteration), usage (Residential, Commercial, etc. ), and construction type (Frame, Masonry, etc. ). Financials: Cost of the project and the Building Permit Fee. Required Attachments: Building Permit Site Plan (showing floodplain limits) Building Plan (showing elevations) Fees: Application Fee: $100 (due with application). Partial Building Permit: Required upon approval; cost is the greater of $1,500 or 50% of the Building Permit Fee. General Provisions The applicant must agree to the following conditions: All work must conform to the City of Altoona Floodplain Ordinance. No work may begin until the permit is issued. The permit may be revoked for false statements; if revoked, all work must cease until reissued. The development cannot be occupied until a Certificate of Compliance is issued. The permit expires if work does not commence within six months. Other local, state, or federal permits may still be required. The applicant consents to inspections by the Local Administrator. Administrator Review (Page 2) The Floodplain Administrator uses this section to: Determine if the site is inside or outside the 1% Annual Chance Area (flood zone). Identify specific waterways (e. g. , Brush Run, Mill Run) or floodway status. Record technical data such as Panel Number, Base Flood Elevation, and Design Elevation. Approve or deny the application (issuing a Location and Elevation Permit if approved). Record inspection dates and notes. Submission Address: Applications should be returned to the Department of Public Works at 1301 12th Street, Suite 300, Altoona, PA 16601.