Floodplain

Get a full topo immediately and have a licensed land surveyor write a description for the area above the BFE and provide proof that any structures are in that area and that the lowest floor of those structures are viewed as above the BFE.  I am not licensed in Georgia but have been doing flood plain work for over 30 years.  Do not expect an answer from FEMA any time soon even if the information is e-filed.

@holy-cow so are you saying it’s not other way around it but a Topo survey?

Read the landing page at the following link carefully.

https://www.fema.gov/flood-maps/change-your-flood-zone/paper-application-forms/mt-ez

"existing structure or parcel" not elevated by fill....  There is a different process for fill.  If there is an existing structure, you only need to survey around it to determine eligibility for use of the MT-EZ.  If there is no existing structure, then you may need to sign up for full topo, or at least enough topo to identify where you can build so that the entire structure is out of the flood plain.  You may need to get a second opinion, and you may end up going back to your first surveyor....

Dealing with FEMA is a challenging and frustrating process.  Those who have worked to satisfy every detail FEMA can dream up can be of the most help to you.  If something seems easy and very clear, stop, remember this is the US government, they have no concept of easy or clear.  Forget fast.

@learner Hey it’s land only . Just trying to find out do I have to get a Topo in order to get it out .

Some clarification is in order here. The Form MT-EZ is specifically used only for certifying that either a structure, or an entire parcel of land lies above the flood plain. It cannot be used to remove a portion, or portions, of a parcel from the mapped flood area. With your land's elevation lying at, above, or below the 100-year flood elevation, you will need a full topographic survey and a full boundary survey to determine the extent of the predicted 100-year flood and a metes and bounds description of those areas elevated above the flood plain tied to your parcel boundaries. You will have to file this with the full LOMA application form. There is no cheap and easy way to do this.

This is the correct form now i need .

@holy-cow anyone you can recommend in Georgia.

There are a few Georgia land surveyors who participate here.  At least one of them might be interested if they are near your home area.  I wouldn't go over 50 miles from home for this particular service.

@qb2025 Here is a screenshot from the Fulton County GIS, with elevation contours. Not sure of your parcel boundaries but this most likely includes some of it.

Also attached is a Firmette or mini-flood map. You have probably seen this before, or something like it.

The contours are hard to interpret in this case, since they are only labeled every 20 feet. I don't know the source of the contours, but perhaps Lidar, i.e. airborne laser scanners. Also, the elevation datum of these contours might be different from what FEMA used in their mapping.

I'd suggest reviewing this material with a local surveyor who is experienced in this work. The GIS contours will likely give you an idea of where you stand before ordering a survey.

If you don't get a response from your post asking for a surveyor, you might want to start calling around. You could start with the firm that did your boundary survey. If they don't do this sort of thing they may be able to refer you elsewhere.

@rplumb314 ok thank you

I recently had a request from a client that was identical to yours. (in Washington State)

Page 4 (MT-EZ Instructions)

"If the request is for a portion of a parcel, a certified metes and bounds description and map of the area to be removed, certified by a licensed land surveyor or registered professional engineer, are required. The metes and bounds description must cover the specific area to be removed, and it must be tied to an identifiable starting point. If the description is for a legally recorded lot or parcel, the metes and bounds description should commence or begin at the lot or parcel corner..."

- This is impossible to ascertain without doing a topographic survey of the parcel

Page 5

"The surveyor or engineer must identify what is to be removed from the SFHA. The surveyor or engineer must provide the required elevation information as described on the form."

- This is impossible to ascertain without doing a topographic survey of the parcel

Page 7 

"Lowest Lot Elevation – For requests involving property, or a portion thereof, not a structure, provide the lowest lot elevation to the nearest 0.1 foot. If the FIRM shows BFEs in meters, the accuracy of the lowest lot elevation must be to the nearest 0.1 meter. If the BFE varies across the property, please provide a certified site plan showing the range of elevations across the property."

- This is impossible to ascertain without doing a topographic survey of the parcel

In order to complete the application, you must hire a licensed surveyor who is competent to complete these items and stamp and sign your form.  In order for the surveyor to correctly show the boundary in relationship to the elevations needed, they will most certainly also need to do a boundary survey.

In the 5 years I've been completing Elevation Certificates and LOMA or LOMR, none of my clients have reported successfully removing "portions of their lots" from Zone AE Floodplains based on the FIRM maps provided by FEMA.  

Sorry for the harsh news. I hope you are able to keep your land!

I'm a surveyor, it's my job to tell you about all the problems you didn't know you had.

@murphy what could you tell me ?