Ghent, NY · Columbia County
Modified Site Plan Review Application
This application is for property owners or applicants seeking Town of Ghent Planning Board review of certain agricultural uses listed in the use table.
What this form is
Use this application to request Modified Site Plan Review for certain agricultural uses listed in the Town’s use table. It asks for property, owner, applicant, agent, site, and surrounding-land information, and requires a separate narrative of site activities. The submittal checklist also lists a zoning use permit, proof of ownership, a property map or sketch, elevations, a completed SEQR form, and other supporting materials.
Who needs it
Property owners or applicants proposing a listed agricultural use in Ghent need this application for Planning Board review.
How to submit it
File an original and seven copies with the Zoning Enforcement Officer seven days before the meeting, and provide digital versions of the application and maps. The application fee is payable to the Town of Ghent; consult the Planning Board fee schedule for the amount.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; the application also calls for a completed and signed SEQR form, but does not require notarization.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Town of Ghent Modified Site Plan Review Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Provide the property, applicant, proposed use, site, traffic, operating hours, and nearby landowner information requested.
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Gather Supporting Materials
Attach the separate activity narrative and checklist materials, including the map or sketch, ownership proof, and completed SEQR form.
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Submit To The Town
File an original and seven copies with the Zoning Enforcement Officer seven days before the meeting, and provide digital versions of the application and maps.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Modified Site Plan Review Application?
- No. The application calls for the applicant’s signature and date, not notarization. It also lists a completed and signed SEQR form as a submittal item.
- How do I submit the Modified Site Plan Review Application?
- File an original and seven copies with the Zoning Enforcement Officer seven days before a Planning Board meeting. Provide digital versions of the application and maps as well.
- What materials must accompany the application?
- The checklist includes a zoning use permit, proof of ownership, a property map or sketch, building elevations, a completed and signed SEQR form, and a list of adjacent parcel owners within 500 feet.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for parcel, property, owner, applicant, and agent details, along with the proposed use, site conditions, surrounding lands, traffic, operating hours, and nearby parcel owners.