Dover, NY · Dutchess County
Special Permit and Site Plan Application
This application packet is for property owners and applicants seeking Town of Dover Planning Board review of a special permit or site plan project.
What this form is
Use this packet to apply for a special permit, site plan review, or both, with erosion and sediment control if applicable. It includes the land use application, checklist, fee schedule, and supporting forms; the Town asks applicants to provide all requested information and required materials. The packet describes additional items, such as an Agricultural Data Statement, that may be required for certain properties.
Who needs it
Property owners and applicants proposing a project that requires Town of Dover special permit or site plan review should complete this packet.
How to submit it
Provide seven sets of the paperwork and maps: two originals and five copies, with 11-by-17-inch maps, a flash drive, and a document link. Send them to the Planning Board Secretary, clearly marked to the attention of the Planning Board.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the application and any required disclosure statement are signed and dated by the applicable signers.
How to submit this form
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Download The Packet
Download the special permit and site plan application packet.
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Complete The Application
Fill in the application and checklist, and complete the other forms that apply to your project.
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Gather Required Materials
Include the required forms and maps; provide an Agricultural Data Statement or Letter of Agent when applicable.
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Submit To The Planning Board
Provide seven sets, a flash drive, and a document link to the Planning Board Secretary, marked to the attention of the Planning Board.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Special Permit and Site Plan Application?
- No. This document is signed without a notary; the application and any required disclosure statement are signed and dated by the applicable signers.
- How do I submit the Special Permit and Site Plan Application?
- Provide seven sets—two originals and five copies—with 11-by-17-inch maps, a flash drive, and a document link. Send them to the Planning Board Secretary, clearly marked to the attention of the Planning Board.
- What materials go with this application packet?
- The packet lists an application form, completed checklist, Environmental Assessment Form, signed Disclosure Statement, Letter of Intent, and maps. An Agricultural Data Statement or Letter of Agent may also be needed.
- Does every applicant need an Agricultural Data Statement?
- The packet requires one if the property contains a farm operation in an agricultural district or is within 500 feet of one in an agricultural district.