Buffalo, NY · Erie County
Major Site Plan Application
Buffalo’s Office of Strategic Planning application is for property owners or applicants seeking Major Site Plan Review for a project with potential impacts on its surroundings.
What this form is
Use this application to request Major Site Plan Review of a project whose size may significantly affect its surroundings. The form asks for owner, applicant, contractor, property, and project details, plus a statement of intent and an affidavit. Applicants must attach the required submittals listed in the application and deliver the materials to the Office of Strategic Planning; the document describes review, public hearing, and site-sign steps.
Who needs it
Property owners or applicants seeking Major Site Plan Review for a project in Buffalo should complete this application and provide its required submittals.
How to submit it
Deliver the completed form and required submittal copies to Room 913, City Hall, with an electronic PDF copy on a USB flash drive. Alternatively, provide the electronic copy by email or file-transfer site to [email protected].
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; the property owner or applicant signs the disclosure affidavit.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Major Site Plan Application PDF.
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Complete The Form
Fill in the applicant, property, and project details, and complete the statement of intent and disclosure affidavit.
- 3
Gather Required Submittals
Attach the required materials listed on page 2 and in Section 496-11.3.7 of the City Code.
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Deliver The Application
Deliver the form and required copies to Room 913, City Hall, with a USB flash drive PDF or provide the electronic copy by email or file-transfer site.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Major Site Plan Application used for?
- It requests Buffalo Major Site Plan Review for projects whose size may have significant impacts on their surroundings.
- What materials must accompany the application?
- The application lists required submittals, including a project description, site plan, elevations, site-control evidence, and environmental assessment form; other plans are required if applicable.
- Do I need a notary for the Major Site Plan Application?
- No. The document is signed and dated without a notary; the property owner or applicant signs the disclosure affidavit.
- How do I submit the Major Site Plan Application?
- Deliver the form and required submittal copies to Room 913, City Hall, with an electronic PDF on a USB flash drive, or send the electronic copy to [email protected].
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This Major Site Plan Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Buffalo form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.