Sewer is often not available in floodplain areas and many areas do not allow septic to be installed in floodplains, or require specific design features.Sounds like you may have a good bit of due diligence that hasn't been done yet to really be able to make a decision on if you can even develop this property.

You have to make a decision about what your ideal end product is.

I was someone who didn't like to "half ***" things (including my relationship) so I made my last and final decision "for a girl" by taking the job.

Here are some scenarios that may help you make this decision:1.

You aren’t entitled to it unless it is under very specific circumstances which are outlined in each states books.Thinking like this can guide you in your “hold em or fold em” decision

Especially since if it was me, I'd rather have someone that would not want to be looking over my shoulder with decision making power.

I might suggest you make the decision once you know where you headed in December.

The town as marked where they believe they are based on survey results but the neighbors are not satisfied and are disputing the decision.

What could I be missing in order to make a more informed decision? 

I know many will say you don't need to hire someone like this but that is your decision.