Lancaster, NY · Erie County
Change In Use Application
This application requests Village Planning Commission review of a proposed change in use and is filed by the property owner or applicant with the Lancaster Building and Zoning 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 identifies the property, its current and proposed use, project details, and applicant and owner information. The village requires a Site Plan Review for a proposed change in use and asks applicants to submit 19 complete packets, the filing fee, and required supporting materials at least 20 days before the next scheduled meeting. The packet also includes notification instructions and affidavits for the application and mailing notice to nearby properties.
Who needs it
A property owner or applicant proposing a change in use in the Village of Lancaster must submit this application and the required supporting materials for review.
Why it needs a notary
The applicant signs an acknowledgment before a notary, and the person responsible for mailing notice signs the affidavit of mailing under oath before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Village of Lancaster Change in Use application and instructions.
- 2
Complete The Form
Enter the project, property, owner, and applicant information and gather the required supporting materials.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a video appointment with a commissioned online notary for the acknowledgment and, if applicable, affidavit of mailing.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the applicant acknowledgment and swear to the affidavit of mailing in the notary's presence, as applicable.
- 5
Submit To The Village
Send the complete packet and filing fee to the Lancaster Building and Zoning Department by the stated deadline.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Lancaster. 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 get the change-in-use application notarized?
- Complete the application, then book a video appointment with a commissioned online notary. Sign the applicant acknowledgment and, if applicable, swear to and sign the affidavit of mailing during the appointment.
- Do I need to notarize the affidavit of mailing?
- The form includes an affidavit of mailing with a jurat: the person responsible for mailing notice swears to the statement and signs before a notary.
- Can I sign this form with a commissioned online notary?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by its own notaries under Executive Law §135-c, effective since 2023. Ask the department whether it accepts the resulting notarized documents.
- What must I submit with this application?
- The instructions call for 19 complete copies of the submittal packet, a $150 filing fee, and listed supporting materials. Submit them to the Building and Zoning Department at least 20 days before the next scheduled meeting.
- Where do I submit the application?
- The form directs applicants to submit materials to the Lancaster Building and Zoning Department, 21 Central Avenue, Lancaster, NY 14086. Confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.