Everett, WA Environmental Rules: Flood Zones (2026)

A development permit shall be obtained before construction or development begins within any area of special flood hazard established in EMC 19.30.030. The permit shall be for all structures, including manufactured homes, as set forth in EMC 19.30.400, Definitions, and for all development, including fill and other activities, also as set forth in EMC 19.30.400, Definitions.

2. Application for Development Permit. Application for a development permit shall be made on forms furnished by the floodplain administrator and may include, but not be limited to, plans in duplicate drawn to scale showing the nature, location, dimensions, and elevations of the area in question, and existing or proposed structures, fill, storage of materials, drainage facilities, and the location of the foregoing. Specifically, the following information is required:

a. Elevation, in relation to mean sea level, of the lowest floor (including basement) of all structures recorded on a current elevation certificate with Section B completed by the floodplain administrator;

b. Elevation in relation to mean sea level to which any structure has been floodproofed;

c. Where a structure is to be floodproofed, certification by a registered professional engineer or architect that the floodproofing methods for any nonresidential structure meet floodproofing criteria in EMC 19.30.090.B.2;