Pawling, NY · Dutchess County
Grading Permit Application
Property owners and applicants use this application to request a Village of Pawling permit for grading, filling, or excavation work that meets the stated threshold.
What this form is
The application is for grading, filling, or excavation activities involving 30 cubic yards or more. It asks for project, site, applicant, owner, and contractor details, along with project costs, disturbed areas, and insurance information. Applicants must submit signed copies with required site plans and insurance documentation; additional documentation is required for environmentally critical areas, disturbance of one acre or more, or review under the environmental quality process.
Who needs it
Property owners and applicants proposing grading, filling, or excavation of 30 cubic yards or more must complete and submit this application.
How to submit it
Submit the completed, signed application to the Village of Pawling Building Department, 9 Memorial Avenue, Pawling, New York 12564, with electronic and paper copies of the required site plan. Include a stamped, self-addressed envelope if requesting delivery by mail.
About notarization
The applicant and property owner sign and date this application without a notary; the form does not require notarization of an attachment or related step.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the Grading Permit Application PDF.
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Complete the Application
Fill in the project, site, applicant, property owner, contractor, cost, area, and insurance details.
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Gather Required Documents
Include electronic and paper copies of the required plot or site plan and the insurance documentation specified on the form.
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Submit to the Building Department
Sign and date the application and submit it to the Village of Pawling Building Department at 9 Memorial Avenue.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Grading Permit Application?
- No. The applicant and property owner sign and date this application without a notary, and the form does not require a notarized attachment or related step.
- How do I submit the Grading Permit Application?
- Submit the signed application to the Village of Pawling Building Department at 9 Memorial Avenue, with electronic and paper copies of the required site plan.
- What documents must accompany the application?
- The application requires electronic and paper copies of a plot or site plan. It also lists insurance documentation and additional documentation for certain project locations or land disturbances.
- When is a grading permit required?
- The form says a permit is needed for grading, filling, or excavation activities that meet or exceed a threshold of 30 cubic yards.
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