Cheektowaga, NY · Erie County
Development Review Application
This application requests Town of Cheektowaga review of a proposed development project and is filed by the property applicant or an authorized agent with the Building Department.
- 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
The application collects applicant and property details, a project description, and information for the Town’s development review. Applicants must arrange a pre-application meeting before submitting, and the instructions set a first-business-day-of-the-month deadline after a reviewer authorizes formal submission. Depending on the project, the submission may also require an Environmental Assessment Form, surveys, site plans, and other supporting materials.
Who needs it
A property applicant or authorized agent seeking Town of Cheektowaga development review must complete this application and submit the required supporting materials.
Why it needs a notary
The application includes a sworn statement with a subscribed-and-sworn jurat; the applicant or agent making the statement signs and swears before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Development Review Application and read the Town’s submittal instructions.
- 2
Complete the Application
Enter applicant, property, and project details, and prepare the supporting materials required for your project.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote notarization for the application’s sworn statement.
- 4
Sign on Video
Meet with the commissioned online notary and sign and swear to the statement during the video session.
- 5
Submit to the Town
After arranging the required pre-application meeting and receiving reviewer authorization, submit the completed application and required materials to the Building Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Cheektowaga. 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 notarized development review application?
- Arrange the required pre-application meeting, obtain reviewer authorization for formal submission, and submit the application with the materials required for your project to the Building Department.
- Do I need to sign the application in front of a notary?
- The application contains a sworn statement and a subscribed-and-sworn jurat. The applicant or agent making the statement signs and swears before a notary.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary for the sworn statement?
- New York authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarizations under Executive Law §135-c, effective since 2023. A commissioned online notary can notarize the sworn statement remotely.
- What supporting materials may the Town require?
- The instructions list items such as a property survey and site plans; some projects also require an Environmental Assessment Form, additional surveys, a legal description, or studies. Confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.