Portland, NY · Chautauqua County
Site Plan Review Application
The Site Plan Review Application requests approval for a proposed development and is filed with the Town of Portland Code Enforcement Office by an owner, agent, lessee, or contract purchaser.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Portland · Portland, Chautauqua County, New York
- Notarization
- Required: sign this form in front of a notary before filing it.
- Official source
- townofportlandny.gov
- Blank form
- Download the PDF
- Catalogued
- Machine-readable
- JSON record · about the forms index
- 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 application to request site plan approval for a proposed project in the Town of Portland. The form asks for applicant, owner, property, zoning, and project information, and the submission checklist describes the plans and supporting materials to provide. The applicant swears that the statements and submitted drawings and documents are true and accurate. The Planning Board may request additional information or professional review, and the form lists a non-refundable application fee.
Who needs it
An owner, agent, lessee, or contract purchaser seeking site plan approval in the Town of Portland should complete and submit this application with the required plans and supporting information.
Why it needs a notary
The application has a sworn-to-before-me jurat; the applicant signs the application before a notary and swears that its statements and submitted materials are true and accurate.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Site Plan Review Application from the Town of Portland Code Enforcement Office.
- 2
Complete the Form
Fill in applicant, owner, property, zoning, and project details, and gather the required plans and supporting materials.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary before signing the sworn application.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign and swear to the application during the video session in front of the notary.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Submit the completed, notarized application and supporting materials to the Town of Portland Code Enforcement Office.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Portland. 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 Site Plan Review Application notarized?
- Complete the application and gather the required plans and supporting materials. Book a session with a commissioned online notary, then sign and swear to the application during the video session.
- Do I need to sign the application in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a sworn-to-before-me jurat and says the application must be completed, signed, and notarized. The applicant makes the sworn statements.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- New York authorizes commissioned online notaries to perform remote notarizations under Executive Law §135-c, in effect since 2023. Confirm with the city, town or village if unsure whether it will accept a remotely notarized application.
- What supporting documents does the application list?
- The checklist includes a property or boundary survey, legal description, site and development plans, natural-feature and structure information, and other materials as applicable. The Planning Board may request additional information.
Site Plan Review Application in other New York cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.