Berne, NY · Albany County
Lot Line Adjustment Application Form
Adjacent property owners use this application to request a property line adjustment without creating new parcels.
What this form is
The application asks the Berne Planning Board to consider changing property lines between adjacent parcels without creating new parcels. It requests owner and parcel information, the purpose of the adjustment, a surveyed property line plan, and listed attachments, including deeds, a Short EAF Part 1, and other town forms. An approved permit authorizes only the land transfer, not construction or other activities requiring separate approval.
Who needs it
All current owners of adjacent parcels seeking to adjust their shared property line without creating a new parcel need to complete this application.
How to submit it
Submit all required information and attachments to the Planning Board Secretary at Berne Town Hall at least 14 days before the next regular Planning Board meeting. The application says it will not be accepted unless all required information is provided.
About notarization
All current landowners sign and date this application without a notary; listed attachments require signatures where specified, but no notarized or sworn step is stated.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Lot Line Adjustment Application PDF.
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Complete Owner And Parcel Details
Provide information for each involved parcel, describe the adjustment's purpose, and have all current landowners sign and date the application.
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Gather Required Attachments
Include the deeds, surveyed property line plan, Short EAF Part 1, easement and restriction description, and all other listed attachments.
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Submit To The Planning Board
Deliver all required information and attachments to the Planning Board Secretary at Berne Town Hall at least 14 days before the next regular meeting.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Lot Line Adjustment Application request?
- It asks the Berne Planning Board to consider changing property lines between adjacent parcels without creating new parcels. An approved permit authorizes the land transfer only.
- What attachments are required with the application?
- The application lists deeds for each parcel, a property line plan, a completed Short EAF Part 1, easement and restriction descriptions, and several signed town forms and referral sheets.
- Do I need a notary for the Lot Line Adjustment Application?
- No. All current landowners sign and date this application without a notary. Listed attachments require signatures where specified, but the document does not state that any step must be notarized or sworn.
- How do I submit the Lot Line Adjustment Application?
- Submit all required information and attachments to the Planning Board Secretary at Berne Town Hall at least 14 days before the next regular Planning Board meeting.