Fishkill, NY · Dutchess County
Land Development Permit Application
This seven-page application requests a land development permit in the Beacon Hills Zoning District and is filed with the Town of Fishkill Planning Department by an applicant seeking approval for a proposed project.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
Use this application to request approval for a new proposal or a revision to a previously approved land use development permit in the Beacon Hills Zoning District. It collects property, applicant, owner, and representative details, and includes a landowner authorization and a checklist of required plans, assessments, and supporting materials. The Town’s checklist says an informational meeting with the Town Building Inspector and Town Engineer must be scheduled before submitting the application.
Who needs it
Applicants seeking approval for proposed land development or a revision in the Beacon Hills Zoning District must submit the application and required supporting materials to the Town of Fishkill Planning Department.
Why it needs a notary
The landowner authorization has a sworn-to jurat block, and each landowner signing the authorization must swear to it before a notary public.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Land Development Permit Application from the Town of Fishkill website.
- 2
Fill Out the Form
Enter the project, property, applicant, owner, and representative details, and review the application requirements checklist.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote session with a commissioned online notary for the landowner authorization.
- 4
Sign on Video
The landowner signs and swears to the authorization during the secure video session.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Provide the completed application and required supporting materials to the Town of Fishkill Planning Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Fishkill. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I notarize the landowner authorization?
- Complete the authorization, then meet with a commissioned online notary by secure video. Sign and swear to the statement during the session, following the notary’s instructions.
- Do I need to sign the application in front of a notary?
- The form specifically requires notarization of the landowner authorization. The landowner signs and swears to that statement before a notary public; the form does not label the other signature blocks as notarized.
- Can I use remote online notarization for this form?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary under Executive Law §135-c, in effect since 2023. Check with the Planning Department if you have questions about submitting a remotely notarized authorization.
- What else must I submit with the application?
- The checklist calls for copies of the application, site plans, a Long Environmental Assessment Form, and a USB drive with the full submission in PDF format, along with other project-specific materials.
- Who can I contact if I am unsure about submission requirements?
- Contact the Town of Fishkill Planning Department at the address or phone number printed on the form; confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.