Cheektowaga, NY · Erie County
Special Use Permit Application
This application asks the Town of Cheektowaga Town Board to approve a proposed special use, and is filed by the petitioner or property owner seeking the permit.
- 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 identifies the petitioner, property, current zoning and use, and the proposed use for which a special permit is requested under Article VI of the Town’s Zoning Law. The petitioner submits it to the Town Board and provides the specified legal descriptions, boundary surveys, and development or site plan copies. The form also includes an affirmation about property ownership or written owner permission and states that the application fee is nonrefundable.
Who needs it
A petitioner seeking a Cheektowaga special use permit must complete this application and provide the listed property materials to the Town Board.
Why it needs a notary
The form has an acknowledgment block; the named owner or petitioner personally appears before a commissioned online notary and acknowledges signing the petition.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Special Use Permit Application from the Town of Cheektowaga.
- 2
Complete The Form
Enter petitioner and property details, identify the proposed use, and prepare the attachments listed on the form.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary for the owner or petitioner.
- 4
Sign On Video
Appear on video and acknowledge signing the petition before the notary.
- 5
Submit To The Town
Send the notarized application and required materials to the Town of Cheektowaga as directed by the Town.
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 notarize the special use permit application online?
- Complete the application, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. The owner or petitioner appears on video and acknowledges signing the petition before submitting it to the Town.
- Do I need to sign the application in front of a notary?
- Yes. The application includes an acknowledgment stating that the owner or petitioner personally appeared before a notary and acknowledged signing the petition.
- Can I use remote online notarization for this New York form?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization for its own notaries under Executive Law §135-c, in effect since 2023. Check with the Town about its submission requirements; confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
- What supporting materials does the application list?
- The form calls for four legal descriptions, an electronic copy of the description in Word format, four boundary survey copies, and 20 copies of a development or site plan with the specified information.
Special Use Permit Application in other Erie County cities
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