Colonie, NY · Albany County
Application for Special Use Permit
Property owners or eligible parties use this application to request a special use permit from the Town of Colonie Zoning Board of Appeals.
What this form is
This application requests a special use permit from the Town of Colonie Zoning Board of Appeals. It asks for site and applicant details, existing and proposed property uses, zoning and lot information, building dimensions, and access details. The applicant must submit an approved Zoning Verification Application and its attachments, required materials and justification, and a SEQR EAF form.
Who needs it
A property owner or a party with a purchase agreement for the property must apply when seeking a special use permit.
How to submit it
Submit the application and required materials to the Zoning Board of Appeals at the Public Operations Center, 347 Old Niskayuna Road, Latham, New York 12110.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated by the applicant without a notary; it also requires an approved Zoning Verification Application and attachments, required materials, and a SEQR EAF form.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Town of Colonie Application for Special Use Permit.
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Complete The Application
Provide applicant and site details, describe the current and proposed uses, and fill in the property and building information.
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Gather Required Materials
Include the approved Zoning Verification Application and attachments, required materials and justification, and a SEQR EAF form.
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Submit To The Town
Submit the completed application and materials to the Zoning Board of Appeals at the Public Operations Center in Latham.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Colonie special use permit application?
- No. The applicant signs and dates this application without a notary. It requires an approved Zoning Verification Application and attachments, required materials, and a SEQR EAF form.
- How do I submit the special use permit application?
- Submit the application and required materials to the Zoning Board of Appeals at the Public Operations Center, 347 Old Niskayuna Road, Latham, New York 12110.
- What must accompany this application?
- Include an approved Zoning Verification Application and its attachments, required materials and justification, and a SEQR EAF form. If the applicant has a purchase agreement, attach a copy.
- Who may apply for a special use permit?
- The applicant must be the property owner or a party with a purchase agreement for the property to be developed or used.
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