Berne, NY · Albany County
Application for Home Occupation
Berne property owners or tenants use this application to describe a proposed home occupation and request Planning Board review when required.
What this form is
The application collects property owner and tenant contact details, the property location, and information about the proposed home occupation, including its activities, space, employees, signage, and potential effects. The document says a special use permit and site plan review are required for certain home occupations, depending on the zoning district and whether the occupation is major. It also includes a fee receipt and a site visit consent form.
Who needs it
Property owners or tenants proposing a home occupation that requires Planning Board review should complete this application and attend the Planning Board meeting.
How to submit it
Submit the completed application and required information to the Planning Board Administrative Assistant at Berne Town Hall at least 14 days before the next regular Planning Board meeting. Pay the fee when submitting; the form lists $100 for minor and $160 for major occupations.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; the application and site visit consent form require signatures but do not specify a notarized or sworn attachment.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Home Occupation Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Fill in the property, owner or tenant, and proposed home occupation details requested on the form.
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Gather Required Information
Include the information needed for a complete application and complete the site visit consent form.
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Submit To The Planning Board
Submit the application to the Planning Board Administrative Assistant at Berne Town Hall at least 14 days before the next regular meeting, with the fee.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Home Occupation Application?
- No. The application and site visit consent form ask for signatures and dates but do not specify notarization or a sworn attachment.
- How do I submit the Home Occupation Application?
- Submit it to the Planning Board Administrative Assistant at Berne Town Hall at least 14 days before the next regular Planning Board meeting, with the required information and fee.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for owner and tenant contact details, the property location, proposed business activities, floor area, employees, signs, possible effects, and parking details for major occupations.
- What fees does the form list?
- The fee receipt lists $100 for a minor home occupation and $160 for a major home occupation with a special use permit.