FLOODPLAIN DEPARTMENT

PLEASE NOTE:  For floodplain issues in the towns of Globe, Miami & Payson, go directly to each of those municipalities.  For the incorporated towns of Star Valley & Winkelman, please go directly to the Gila County Flood Control District at 928-474-1076.

There are four (4) types of form applications that generate reports from staff.  A brief description of the four forms follows and digital copies are available online at:
1.) Step A- Standard Flood Hazard Determination Report (SFHDR) – This is required first for all new developments.  This report will clear 80% of the applicants of a floodplain issue.  If either of the boxes in Step A is marked yes and you want to proceed, the Step B application needs to be filled out.
2.) Step B – Preliminary Flood Hazard Assessment Document (PFHAD) – This application along with a site plan will result in a more detailed review of the floodplain requirements.  On occasion the site plan can confirm that the site in question is considered out of the floodplain and a Floodplain Clearance can be issued as well.
3.) Step D – Floodplain Use Permit (FUP) – If it is determined that the development is in a floodplain a Floodplain Use Permit application must be filled and submitted along with a site plan.  The Floodplain Use Permit will state the requirements to build at this site and must be agreed to before construction can begin.
4.) Step C – Flood Information for Waste Disposal Systems (FIWDS) – Also generated by this department in support of wastewater treatment analysis is this report.  If a septic system is in the development this form should be filled out and submitted for a determination.