Berne, NY · Albany County

No notary required

Application for Special Use Permit

Property owners or applicants use this application to request a special use permit for a property in Berne under the provisions of the zoning ordinance.

What this form is

This application requests a special use permit for a property under Article IX of the zoning ordinance. It asks for the applicant’s name, property location, requested use, and reasons the proposed use fits the ordinance and would not harm people or property in the neighborhood. The form lists a $160 fee and a $75 yearly renewal fee.

Who needs it

An applicant seeking a special use permit for a property in Berne can use this form to describe the proposed use and reasons for the request.

How to submit it

Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

About notarization

This application is signed without a notary; the applicant signs and provides a phone number, and no notarized attachment or sworn step is listed.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download the Application

    Download the Berne Application for Special Use Permit.

  2. 2

    Complete the Application

    Provide the applicant and property information, describe the requested use, and state the reasons for the request.

  3. 3

    Check for Supporting Materials

    The form lists no attachments; confirm with the city whether any additional materials are needed.

  4. 4

    Submit to the City

    Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Berne Special Use Permit Application for?
It is used to request a special use permit for a property under Article IX of the zoning ordinance and explain the proposed use and reasons for the request.
What information does the application ask for?
The form asks for the applicant’s name, property location, requested use, and reasons the proposed use fits the ordinance and would not harm people or property in the neighborhood.
Do I need a notary for the Berne Special Use Permit Application?
No. The applicant signs and provides a phone number; the form does not list a notarized attachment or sworn step.
How do I submit the Berne Special Use Permit Application?
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Need something notarized?

This Application for Special Use Permit doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Berne form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.