Any construction activity taking place within a designated floodplain required both a state and a local floodplain permit prior to construction. Typical activities permitted are dams, bridges, culverts, residential and commercial buildings, placement of fill, stream alterations or relocations, small impoundments and water and wastewater treatment plants.
State Stream Construction Permit
Kentucky Division of Water Stream Construction Permits must first be signed by the local floodplain manager prior to submission to KDOW. For those communities listed above for which PDS provides services, please contact Wendy Clark wclark@mcleanky.com for application review and signature. A completed application form, project location map and drawings of the proposed project must be provided for review and signature.
Local Floodplain Permit
Once a KDOW permit has been issued by the Kentucky Division of Water, a 
Local FP Permit Application.pdf must be filled out and submitted to wclark@mcleanky.com. After review and approval a Local Floodplain Permit will be issued.
New homes or commercial buildings located within a floodplain must adhere to special regulations which may include elevating the structure, ensuring proper fill compaction, waterproofing the structure, elevating mechanical and electrical systems and providing flood vents or open areas at the ground level of the structure. Consult with PDS or your local floodplain administrator and review your local floodplain regulations [ER3] to determine how to proceed with your project. Click here to see Local Floodplain Regulation Ordinance.