Ghent, NY · Columbia County

No notary required

County Planning Board Referral Form

The Town of Ghent uses this form to refer an application to the Columbia County Planning Board when the property is near specified boundaries, roads, parks, or other listed features.

What this form is

This form identifies an application and property being referred from Ghent to the Columbia County Planning Board. The form lists reasons for referral, including proximity to a municipal boundary, certain roads or parks, county facilities, drainage channels, or an active farm operation in an Agricultural District. It asks for applicant and property details and a copy of the application with specified property information.

Who needs it

The form is for a Ghent applicant whose property meets one of the listed conditions for referral to the Columbia County Planning Board.

How to submit it

The form is addressed to the Columbia County Planning Board, 401 State Street, Hudson, NY 12534. It requests a copy of the application and the listed supporting property information.

About notarization

This document is completed without a notary; no notarized attachment or related sworn step is listed, so the signer just signs and dates it.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Form

    Download the Ghent County Planning Board Referral Form PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Form

    Enter the application type, applicant and contact details, property, and location.

  3. 3

    Gather Application Materials

    Attach a copy of the application and include the property information listed on the form.

  4. 4

    Send The Referral

    Send the form and requested materials to the Columbia County Planning Board at the address printed on it.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Ghent County Planning Board Referral Form for?
It identifies an application and property referred to the Columbia County Planning Board and lists possible reasons for referral.
What information and attachments does the referral form request?
It asks for applicant and property details and a copy of the application, including specified information such as a plot plan, tax map number, and zoning district.
How do I submit the County Planning Board Referral Form?
The form is addressed to the Columbia County Planning Board, 401 State Street, Hudson, NY 12534, and requests a copy of the application with the listed supporting information.
Do I need a notary for the County Planning Board Referral Form?
No. This document has no notary block, and it lists no notarized attachment or related sworn step; the signer just signs and dates it.

Need something notarized?

This County Planning Board Referral Form doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Ghent form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.