Chatham, NY · Columbia County
Special Use Permit Application
The application is for people seeking a special use permit in the Village of Chatham and asks them to explain how the proposed use meets the listed standards.
What this form is
Use this application to request a special use permit in the Village of Chatham. It asks for the tax map number, zoning district, location and description of the proposed use, and explanations addressing ten general standards. The form also requests a parking plan and plot plan, and includes spaces for applicant and owner signatures and the village’s decision and conditions.
Who needs it
People proposing a use in the Village of Chatham that requires a special use permit can use this application to provide the requested information.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; it lists no notarized attachment or sworn step, so the applicant and owner, if different, sign and date it.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Village of Chatham Special Use Permit Application.
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Complete The Application
Provide the property and proposed-use details, then explain how the proposal meets each listed standard.
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Gather The Plans
Provide an off-street parking plan and a plot plan, as requested on the form. Use additional sheets if needed.
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Sign And Submit
Have the applicant and owner, if different, sign and date the application. Submit it to the city department named on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Special Use Permit Application ask for?
- It asks for the tax map number, zoning district, proposed-use location and description, and explanations addressing ten general standards for issuing a special use permit.
- What plans should I provide with the application?
- The form asks for an off-street parking plan and a plot plan. It also says to use additional sheets if needed to explain how the proposed use complies with the standards.
- Do I need a notary for the Special Use Permit Application?
- No. The application has no notary block or notarized attachment listed; the applicant and, if different, the owner sign and date it.
- How do I submit the Special Use Permit Application?
- The form does not provide submission instructions. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.