Holland, NY · Erie County
Special Use Permit Application
This application requests Town Board review of a proposed special use on property in Holland and is filed by the applicant or petitioner with the Town of Holland.
- 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 form collects applicant, property, project, and proposed-use details for a special use permit request. Submit it to the Town Board with the listed materials, which may include a narrative, property survey or diagram, site plan, and Environmental Assessment Form if applicable. The Board may circulate the application for agency review or hold a public hearing, and incomplete applications will not be accepted for review. A separate notarized owner authorization is required in specified cases.
Who needs it
An applicant or petitioner seeking Town Board review of a proposed special use on property in Holland must submit this application and its required supporting materials.
Why it needs a notary
The application has an acknowledgment block for the applicant or petitioner; the separate owner authorization also has an acknowledgment block for the property owner to sign before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Town of Holland Special Use Permit Application and review its instructions and submission checklist.
- 2
Complete The Form
Provide applicant, property, project, and proposed-use information. Gather the required supporting materials and owner authorization if applicable.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary for the applicable acknowledgment block.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the application or owner authorization during the online notary session and complete the acknowledgment.
- 5
Submit To The Town
Send the completed application, fee, and required materials to the Town of Holland for Town Board review.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Holland. 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 a Holland special use permit application?
- Complete the application and submit it to the Town Board with the required materials, such as a project narrative and property survey or diagram. Incomplete applications will not be accepted for review.
- Do I need a notarized owner authorization?
- The form says to submit an original, notarized owner authorization if the applicant is not the property owner and the owner does not sign the application.
- Can I sign this form with a commissioned online notary?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary under Executive Law §135-c, in effect since 2023. Check that the Town will accept the remotely notarized document.
- What materials should accompany the application?
- The checklist lists a $75 fee, owner authorization if needed, a narrative, a property survey or diagram, and an Environmental Assessment Form if applicable. Ask the Building Department whether site plan review is required; confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
Special Use Permit Application in other Erie County cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.