Buffalo, NY · Erie County
Planned Unit Development Application
This application asks property owners or applicants to describe a proposed planned unit development and submit supporting materials to Buffalo’s City Clerk for Common Council review.
- 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 form to request review of a proposed unified development and describe its goals, site details, proposed zoning waivers or modifications, and additional standards. The City of Buffalo requires the application and supporting submittals for planned unit development review. Applicants deliver two copies of the completed form and required materials to the City Clerk, pay the stated fee, and may need to attend City Planning Board and Common Council meetings.
Who needs it
Property owners or applicants proposing a planned unit development in Buffalo must complete this application and provide the required supporting submittals for city review.
Why it needs a notary
The disclosure affidavit has a New York acknowledgment block; the property owner or applicant signing the affidavit must appear before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Planned Unit Development Application from the City of Buffalo.
- 2
Complete The Form
Fill in applicant, property, project, waiver, and additional standards details, and prepare the required supporting submittals.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary to notarize the disclosure affidavit.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the disclosure affidavit during your online notarization session so the notary can complete its acknowledgment.
- 5
Submit To The City
Deliver two copies of the application and required submittals to the City Clerk, and follow the form’s fee and review instructions.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Buffalo. 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 submit the planned unit development application?
- Complete the form, attach the required submittals, and deliver two copies to the City Clerk at City Hall. The form also lists a $1,000 fee and describes later review steps.
- Do I need to notarize the disclosure affidavit?
- Yes. The form includes a New York acknowledgment for the disclosure affidavit. Sign before a commissioned online notary, who will complete the acknowledgment during your video session.
- Can I sign this application with an online notary?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization for its own notaries under Executive Law §135-c, in effect since 2023. Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary before signing the affidavit.
- What supporting materials does the application require?
- The form lists site maps, plans or drawings, evidence of site control, a legal description map, a context map, and phases of development. Review the form’s full submittal instructions.
- What if I am unsure about the application process?
- The form directs applicants to the City Clerk and describes the review procedure. For questions about city filing requirements, confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.