Knox, NY · Albany County
Special Use Permit Application
This application packet is for property owners or applicants seeking a special use permit or amendment in the Town of Knox, with supporting materials submitted to the Building and Zoning Administrator.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
Use this packet to apply for a special use permit or amend an existing permit, including the application for Zoning Board of Appeals review and site plan review materials. The Town's procedures call for ten collated copies of the forms and supporting documents, such as a deed, site plan, narrative, and survey when required. Applicants must also meet applicable notice requirements and pay the fee when submitting the application.
Who needs it
Property owners or their agents seeking a special use permit or amendment in Knox must submit this packet and the required supporting materials to the Building and Zoning Administrator.
Why it needs a notary
The applicant signs the certification, which is sworn to before a notary public; the form's jurat records that the applicant swore to the statements.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Town of Knox special use permit application packet and review its procedures and checklist.
- 2
Complete The Forms
Fill in the application and applicant certification, and gather the required supporting documents and copies.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a video appointment with a commissioned online notary for the sworn applicant certification.
- 4
Sign On Video
Show identification, then sign and swear to the certification during the online notary appointment.
- 5
Submit To The Town
Submit the notarized application packets and supporting materials to the Building and Zoning Administrator as instructed.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Knox. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I get the applicant certification notarized?
- Complete the application, then book a video appointment with a commissioned online notary. Sign and swear to the certification during the appointment, then submit the notarized packet as directed by the Town.
- Do I need to sign the application in front of a notary?
- Yes. The applicant certification includes a sworn-to-before-me jurat, so the applicant must sign and swear to the statements before a notary.
- Can I notarize this application online?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by its notaries. A commissioned online notary can notarize the applicant’s sworn certification by video appointment.
- What should I include with the permit application?
- The Town's instructions call for ten collated packets and list supporting materials such as a deed, site plan, narrative, and, when required, a property survey. Check the packet checklist for other applicable items.
- What if I am unsure about the Town's submission requirements?
- Review the application procedures and checklist, and confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
Special Use Permit Application in other New York cities
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