Virgil, NY · Cortland County
General Municipal Law Zoning Referral Form
Municipal officials use this form to refer zoning applications for variances, permits, and site plan reviews to the Cortland County Planning Department.
What this form is
This form refers zoning applications for variances, special or conditional permits, and site plan reviews to the Cortland County Planning Department. The submitting official identifies the action and its reasons, and provides applicant, property, utility, planning, school, energy, and traffic information. The form lists required supporting materials, including environmental assessment forms when applicable, site and area maps, and a certified tax map.
Who needs it
A municipal submitting official uses this form when referring a zoning variance, permit, or site plan review to the Cortland County Planning Department.
How to submit it
Send the referral to the Cortland County Planning Department, 37 Church St., Cortland, NY 13045-2838, or fax it to (607) 753-5150.
About notarization
This form is signed without a notary; it lists no notarized or sworn attachment requirement, so the submitting official signs and dates the form.
How to submit this form
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Download the Form
Download the General Municipal Law Zoning Referral Form.
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Complete the Referral
Enter the submitting official's information, referral type, reason for the request, and required applicant and project details.
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Gather Required Attachments
Include applicable environmental assessment forms, site and area maps, and a certified tax map.
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Sign and Submit
Have the submitting official sign and date the form, then send or fax it to the Cortland County Planning Department.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the General Municipal Law Zoning Referral Form for?
- Municipal officials use it to refer zoning variances, special or conditional permits, and site plan reviews to the Cortland County Planning Department.
- Who completes the zoning referral form?
- The submitting municipal official completes and signs the form, providing details about the requested action, applicant, property, and project.
- Do I need a notary for the General Municipal Law Zoning Referral Form?
- No. The form has no notary block or sworn attachment requirement; the submitting official signs and dates it.
- How do I submit the zoning referral form?
- Send it to the Cortland County Planning Department at 37 Church St., Cortland, NY 13045-2838, or fax it to (607) 753-5150.
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