What supporting materials does the application require?

The checklist includes ownership proof, a written narrative, a survey map, environmental review materials, and other supporting documents.

How do I submit the Ghent Planning Board application?

File an original and seven copies with the Zoning Enforcement Officer seven days before the meeting. Provide digital versions of the application and maps; email the map PDF to the officer.

Do I need a notary for the Ghent Planning Board application?

No. This application is signed and dated without a notary, and it does not identify any attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.

Ghent, NY · Columbia County

No notary required

Application for Planning Board Review

Property owners or applicants use this application to request Town of Ghent Planning Board review for a site plan or special use permit.

What this form is

Use this application to request Planning Board review for a site plan or special use permit in the Town of Ghent. It asks for property, owner, applicant, agent, site, surrounding land, traffic, and operating information, and requires a separate activity narrative. The application includes a submission checklist covering the fee, ownership proof, maps, environmental review materials, and other supporting documents.

Who needs it

Property owners or applicants seeking Town of Ghent Planning Board review for a site plan or special use permit need this application.

How to submit it

File an original application and seven copies with the Zoning Enforcement Officer seven days before the meeting for consideration at the next regular meeting. Provide digital versions of the application and maps; the checklist says to email the map PDF to the Zoning Enforcement Officer.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; the form does not identify any attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Town of Ghent Application for Planning Board Review.
2
Complete The Application
Select site plan review or special use permit and provide the requested property, applicant, agent, and site information.
3
Gather Required Attachments
Use the checklist to gather the narrative, ownership proof, survey map, environmental review materials, and other supporting documents.
4
Submit To The Town
File an original and seven copies with the Zoning Enforcement Officer seven days before the meeting, and provide digital versions.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Ghent Planning Board review application for?: It is used to request Planning Board review for a site plan or special use permit in the Town of Ghent.
What supporting materials does the application require?: The checklist includes ownership proof, a written narrative, a survey map, environmental review materials, and other supporting documents.
How do I submit the Ghent Planning Board application?: File an original and seven copies with the Zoning Enforcement Officer seven days before the meeting. Provide digital versions of the application and maps; email the map PDF to the officer.
Do I need a notary for the Ghent Planning Board application?: No. This application is signed and dated without a notary, and it does not identify any attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.

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