PERMIT REQUIREMENTS FOR THE REPAIR OF FLOOD-DAMAGED STRUCTURES WITHIN THE 100 YEAR FLOODPLAIN
In
Findlay , all structures within the Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA), or the 100 year floodplain, are subject to flood development permit requirements. For those properties that sustained flood damage and have flood insurance, a damage assessment from an insurance adjuster or licensed appraiser for those structures in the SFHA is to be submitted to the City of
Findlay Zoning Office . Two estimates from a general contractor are also acceptable. An appraised value of the structure before the flood event occurred must also be submitted. The tax appraised value from the
County
Auditor ’s website at http://www.hancock.iviewauditor.com/ is also appropriate.
For uninsured property in the SFHA, two contractor’s estimates or a damage assessment from a licensed appraiser is acceptable. An appraised value of the structure prior to the flood event or the tax appraised value from the
County
Auditor ’s Office is also appropriate.
You may do what is necessary to secure the building and continue the clean up effort. Removing and disposing of damaged contents, carpeting, wallboard, and insulation is encouraged. You may cover holes in roofs or walls and secure windows and doors to prevent further damage from inclement weather. You may also remove sagging ceilings and shore up broken foundations to render the building safe to enter.
Please contact your local permit office at 419-424-7108 or 419-424-7121 for more information.
Additionally, any commercial property or multi-family dwellings containing 4 or more dwelling units must contact Wood County Building Inspection at 419-354-9190 for building permit requirements. Permit applications and additional information is available online at: http://wcbinspect.co.wood.oh.us.
Wood
County
Building Inspection Steps to Reopen a Business: Click Here
FLOOD HISTORY LINKS:
Jan 22, 1959 Flood Map with rainfall data: Click Here
Feb 11, 1959 Flood Map with rainfall data: Click Here
June 12, 1997 Flood Map with rainfall data: Click Here
June 14, 1981 Flood Map with rainfall data: Click Here
Aug 22, 2007 Flood Map with rainfall data: Click Here
February 2008 Flood Map with rainfall data: Click Here
Blanchard River Profile - From Liberty St Dam to Blanchard St: Click Here
1913 Flood Map: Click Here
Map comparing 1959 and 1913 Floods: Click Here
1913 Flood Rainfall Data: Click Here
Newspaper Article #1 for 1913 Flood: Click Here
Newspaper Article #2 for 1913 Flood: Click Here
Newspaper Article #1 for 1904 Flood: Click Here
Newspaper Article #2 for 1904 Flood: Click Here
Newspaper Article #3 for 1904 Flood: Click Here
Newspaper Article #4 for 1904 Flood: Click Here
Newspaper Article #1 for 1883 Flood: Click Here
Newspaper Article #2 for 1883 Flood: Click Here
Newspaper Article #3 for 1883 Flood: Click Here
Newspaper Article #4 for 1883 Flood: Click Here
Newspaper Article #1 for 1881 Flood: Click Here
Newspaper Article #1 for 1846 Flood: Click Here
