Salt Lake City, UT Environmental Rules: Flood Zones (2026)

Subdivision proposals must be submitted and approved and building and/or development permit(s) for development or construction within the floodplain hazard area must be obtained before such development or construction begins. Applications for subdivision or other development shall be made to the city planner upon forms provided. Applications for building or site development permits shall be made to the building official on forms to be provided. Application forms shall require applicant to specify if any or all of the property involved in the proposal is located within the floodplain, as it appears on the flood insurance rate map as officially amended.

B.   Information Required: Additionally, if the property is so situated within the floodplain, the forms shall require applicants to provide information including, but not limited to:

1.   Plans in duplicate drawn to scale;

2.   The nature, location, dimensions and elevations of the land involved;

3.   A description and identification of existing or proposed structures, fill, storage of materials, drainways, drainage facilities and the location of the foregoing;

4.   Elevation in relation to mean sea level of the lowest floor (including basement) of all structures;

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

6.   Type of floodproofing, if any, to be employed;

7.   Certification by a registered professional engineer or licensed