Newstead, NY · Erie County

No notary required

Zoning Compliance Request

Property owners or applicants use this Town of Newstead form to request zoning information or a compliance determination for a property and proposed project.

What this form is

The form offers two request options: a Zoning Compliance Certificate, which identifies the zoning district and whether a proposed use is permitted, or a Compliance Certificate Letter with additional information about development standards, violations, and non-conforming uses. It asks for property and contact details, the current use and proposed project, and supporting materials; a survey and application fee are listed among the requirements.

Who needs it

A property owner or applicant seeking a zoning certificate or compliance letter for a property in the Town of Newstead can use this request.

How to submit it

The form lists the Town of Newstead at 5 Clarence Ctr Rd., Akron, NY 14001, and provides an email address, [email protected]. It lists a $50 permit fee and an application fee established by the Town.

About notarization

No notary block appears; the form has a receiving signature and date field, and it lists no notarized attachment or sworn step.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Request

    Download the Zoning Compliance Request PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Form

    Provide the property and contact details and describe the current use and proposed project; select the certificate option.

  3. 3

    Gather Listed Materials

    For a zoning certificate, the form lists a completed request, a sealed survey, any additional information determined necessary by the CEO, and an application fee.

  4. 4

    Submit To The Town

    The form lists the Town's address and email: 5 Clarence Ctr Rd., Akron, NY 14001; [email protected].

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Zoning Compliance Request?
No. The form has no notary block and lists no notarized or sworn attachment; it includes a receiving signature and date field.
How do I submit the Zoning Compliance Request?
The form lists the Town of Newstead at 5 Clarence Ctr Rd., Akron, NY 14001, and provides [email protected]. It does not specify a submission method.
What information does the request ask for?
It asks for the property location, owner and applicant contact details, zoning district, and a description of the current property use and proposed project.
What attachments are listed for a zoning certificate?
The form lists a completed request, a boundary and topographical survey sealed by an engineer or surveyor, additional information the CEO determines necessary, and an application fee established by the Town.

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This Zoning Compliance Request doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Newstead form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.