Colonie, NY · Albany County
Application for Zoning Verification and Building/Zoning Permit (Residential)
Colonie property owners or contractors use this application to request zoning verification and a residential building or zoning permit for proposed construction or alterations.
What this form is
The application requests zoning review before a proposal requiring a Town of Colonie Building and Zoning Permit can proceed. It asks for property and owner details, contractor and insurance information, estimated cost, and details about the proposed work and site; a site plan is required for specified projects, including garages, pools, sheds, additions, accessory structures, and new buildings. The form states that approval is valid for one year.
Who needs it
Property owners or contractors proposing residential construction, additions, alterations, or other work that requires a Town of Colonie Building and Zoning Permit use this application.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The form lists the Building Department at 347 Old Niskayuna Road, Latham, NY 12110-2286.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; if the owner is not the signee, the signee makes the stated authorization declaration.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the residential zoning verification and building/zoning permit application.
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Complete The Application
Provide the property, owner, contractor, insurance, proposed work, and site information requested on the form.
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Gather Required Attachments
Include a site plan for a garage, pool, shed, addition, accessory structure, or new building, and provide required insurance documents.
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Submit To The Building Department
Submit the application to the Building Department at the address listed on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Residential Zoning Verification and Building/Zoning Permit Application?
- It requests zoning review and a residential building or zoning permit for proposed construction or alterations in the Town of Colonie.
- Who should complete this application?
- Property owners or contractors proposing work that requires a Town of Colonie Building and Zoning Permit should complete it.
- Do I need a notary for this application?
- No. This form is signed and dated without a notary. If the owner is not the signee, the signee makes the stated authorization declaration.
- How do I submit this application?
- Submit it to the Building Department named on the form. The form lists 347 Old Niskayuna Road, Latham, NY 12110-2286; check the city website for current contact details.
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