Watervliet, NY · Albany County
Zoning Permit Application
Commercial project applicants use this application to request zoning verification from the City of Watervliet before proceeding with a proposed project.
What this form is
The application requests zoning review for commercial projects and helps the zoning enforcement officer determine whether a proposal complies with the city’s zoning laws. It asks for applicant, owner, property, proposed-use, and site details; some projects also require a narrative and three copies of a site plan. The form says not to use it for subdivision of land.
Who needs it
Applicants seeking zoning verification for a commercial project in Watervliet should complete this application before proceeding with the proposal.
How to submit it
Submit the application to the Building Department along with the required $50 fee. Include the required narrative and, when applicable, three copies of the proposed site plan.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the applicant and, if different, the owner sign and date the application.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Zoning Permit Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Provide applicant and property details, describe the existing and proposed use, and complete the site information that applies.
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Gather Required Attachments
Attach a complete narrative describing the proposed use. For applicable projects, include three copies of the proposed site plan.
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Submit To The Building Department
Submit the application and required $50 fee to the Building Department.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Zoning Permit Application?
- No. The application has signature and date lines for the applicant and, if different, the owner, but no notary block or notarized attachment is specified.
- How do I submit the Zoning Permit Application?
- Submit it to the Building Department with the required $50 fee. Include a proposed-use narrative and, when required for your project, three copies of the proposed site plan.
- What projects require a site plan with this application?
- The form requires three copies of a proposed site plan for proposals involving a change of use, addition, accessory structure, new building, or disturbance of one acre or more.
- Can I use this application for a land subdivision?
- No. The application states that it is not to be used for subdivision of land.