Ghent, NY · Columbia County
Application for Mining Special Permit
This application gives the Town of Ghent Planning Board parcel and proposed mining information for a request for a mining special permit.
What this form is
The application collects information about the parcel, property owner and representative, current parcel use, and proposed mining operation. It asks for the amount of material to be removed, the time period, the area’s characteristics, distances to property boundaries, and proposed operating hours. A checkbox indicates whether a letter of representation has been filed with the Planning Board.
Who needs it
Property owners or their representatives seeking a mining special permit for a Ghent parcel can use this application to provide the Planning Board with project details.
How to submit it
Submit the application to the Town of Ghent Planning Board, P.O. Box 98, 2306 State Route 66, Ghent, New York 12075-0098.
About notarization
This document is completed without a notary; it lists no notarized attachment or sworn step, so the signer just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Town of Ghent Application for Mining Special Permit.
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Complete The Application
Provide parcel, owner or representative, current use, and proposed mining operation details.
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Check The Representation Item
Indicate whether a letter of representation has been filed with the Planning Board, if applicable.
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Submit To The Planning Board
Send the application to the Town of Ghent Planning Board at the address listed on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Mining Special Permit Application?
- No. This document does not require a notary and lists no notarized attachment or sworn step; the signer just signs and dates it.
- How do I submit the Mining Special Permit Application?
- Submit the application to the Town of Ghent Planning Board at P.O. Box 98, 2306 State Route 66, Ghent, New York 12075-0098.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for parcel and owner details, current use, the amount of material to be removed and over what period, the proposed mining area, boundary distances, and operating hours.
