Cohoes, NY · Albany County
Special Use Permit Application
Property owners and applicants use this application to request Planning Board review of a proposed special use in Cohoes.
What this form is
The application requests Planning Board review of a proposed special use and asks for the project description, site address, applicant and property owner details, and contractor and design professional information. It calls for site plans, an appropriate SEQR form, and photographs of existing conditions, though applicants are told to contact the City Planner because not every application requires the same materials.
Who needs it
Applicants and property owners seeking Planning Board review of a proposed special use in Cohoes must complete and sign the application.
How to submit it
Submit the completed application to the Planning & Building Department at 97 Mohawk Street, Cohoes, NY 12047. The form lists a $50 application fee and says fees may be paid by check, money order, cash, or card.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated by the applicant and property owner without a notary; the form lists no sworn or notarized attachment.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the Cohoes Special Use Permit Application.
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Complete the Application
Enter the project description and requested applicant, property owner, contractor, and design professional details.
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Gather Attachments
Contact the City Planner about required materials; the form lists site plans, an appropriate SEQR form, and photographs of existing conditions.
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Sign and Submit
Have the applicant and property owner sign and date the application, then submit it to the Planning & Building Department with the fee.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Cohoes Special Use Permit Application?
- No. The applicant and property owner sign and date this application without a notary, and it lists no sworn or notarized attachment.
- How do I submit the Cohoes Special Use Permit Application?
- Submit it to the Planning & Building Department at 97 Mohawk Street, Cohoes, NY 12047. The form lists a $50 application fee and payment by check, money order, cash, or card.
- What materials does the application ask for?
- It lists detailed site plans, an appropriate SEQR form, and photographs of existing conditions. Contact the City Planner because the form says not all applications require the same materials.