Chatham, NY · Columbia County
Special Use Permit Application
Property owners and other applicants use this application to request Planning Board approval for a proposed special use in the Village of Chatham.
What this form is
This application requests Planning Board approval for a proposed special use and asks applicants to explain how the use meets the listed standards. It requests details such as the proposed location, use, zoning district, and tax map number, along with plans and other checklist materials. The form lists a $250 check, seven paper copies, and digital copies as submission requirements.
Who needs it
Property owners and other applicants proposing a special use in the Village of Chatham should complete this application for Planning Board review.
How to submit it
Submit the application to the Planning Board at 77 Main Street, Chatham, NY 12037. Provide seven paper copies of each checklist item and digital copies to the Building Inspector; include the $250 check payable to the Village of Chatham.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the form lists no notarized or sworn attachment, so the applicant and owner sign as applicable.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Special Use Permit Application and checklist.
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Complete The Application
Enter the requested applicant, property, and proposed-use information, and explain how the use meets the listed standards.
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Gather Checklist Materials
Prepare the applicable plans and other checklist items, seven paper copies of each, digital copies, and the $250 check.
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Submit To The Planning Board
Send the application to the Planning Board at 77 Main Street, Chatham, NY 12037, and provide digital copies to the Building Inspector.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Special Use Permit Application?
- No. This application is signed and dated without a notary. The form lists no notarized or sworn attachment; the applicant and owner sign as applicable.
- How do I submit the Special Use Permit Application?
- Submit it to the Planning Board at 77 Main Street, Chatham, NY 12037. The form calls for seven paper copies of each checklist item, digital copies to the Building Inspector, and a $250 check payable to the Village of Chatham.
- What materials does the application checklist request?
- The checklist includes a site plan or map and a narrative describing the proposed use and operation. Depending on the project, plans and other materials may also be required.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for the applicant, proposed use and location, tax map number, zoning district, and explanations of how the proposed use meets the listed standards.