Colonie, NY · Albany County
Zoning Verification – Subdivision/Merger Application
This application requests zoning review for a proposed commercial subdivision or merger of land in the Town of Colonie.
What this form is
Use this application when proposing a commercial subdivision or merger; the form says another form is available for other proposals. The zoning enforcement officer reviews the submitted information to determine whether the proposal complies with zoning provisions. The application asks for applicant, owner, site, proposal, and site-statistics details, and requires a plot plan with specified information.
Who needs it
Applicants proposing a commercial subdivision or merger of land in the Town of Colonie need to submit this application for zoning verification.
How to submit it
Submit the application to the Town of Colonie Building Department, Building and Fire Services Department, Public Operations Center, 347 Old Niskayuna Road, Latham, New York 12110-2286. A non-refundable fee is required at application or when processed and ready for pickup; refer to the fee schedules.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated by the applicant without a notary; the form does not identify a notarized attachment or sworn step.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Zoning Verification – Subdivision/Merger Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Print or type legibly; provide applicant, owner, site, proposal, and site-statistics information, then sign and date.
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Prepare The Plot Plan
Gather a plot plan showing the information listed on the application; missing required details may result in denial.
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Submit To The Town
Submit the application and required plot plan to the Town of Colonie Building Department. Refer to the fee schedules for the non-refundable fee.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Zoning Verification – Subdivision/Merger Application?
- No. The applicant signs and dates this application without a notary. The form does not identify a notarized attachment or sworn step.
- Who should use this application?
- Use this application if you propose a commercial subdivision or merger of land in the Town of Colonie. The form says another form is available for other proposals.
- What must accompany the application?
- Submit a plot plan with the listed details, including parcel and proposed-lot boundaries, setbacks, streets, lot areas, and a north arrow. The form warns that missing required information can result in denial.
- How do I submit the application?
- Submit it to the Town of Colonie Building Department at the Public Operations Center, 347 Old Niskayuna Road, Latham, New York 12110-2286. A non-refundable fee is required; refer to the fee schedules.
Need something notarized?
This Zoning Verification – Subdivision/Merger Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Colonie form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.