Village of Orchard Park, NY · Erie County
Special Use Application
The Special Use Application asks property owners to request a special use and submit project information for Village of Orchard Park review alongside a building permit application.
- 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
Use this application to request a special use for a property in the Village of Orchard Park. The form asks for property, owner, occupant, and applicant details, the requested use, and supporting materials such as a survey or construction drawings. Submit it with the corresponding Building Permit Application and the $100 fee; the form says the request is referred to the Planning Board before Village Board action and a possible public hearing.
Who needs it
Property owners requesting a special use in the Village of Orchard Park complete this application and submit it with the corresponding Building Permit Application and required fee.
Why it needs a notary
The property owner signs before a notary using the form’s personal-appearance notary block, which states the signer is personally known and executed the document.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Application
Get the Special Use Application from the Village of Orchard Park.
- 2
Fill Out the Form
Provide the property, owner, occupant, applicant, and requested-use information, and gather the required supporting materials.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary for the property owner's signature.
- 4
Sign on Video
The property owner signs during the video session so the notary can complete the form's notary block.
- 5
Submit to the Village
Attach the application to the corresponding Building Permit Application and submit it with the required fee and materials.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Village of Orchard Park. 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 Special Use Application?
- Complete the application, attach it to the corresponding Building Permit Application with the required materials, and include the $100 fee. Contact the Village Office for meeting dates.
- Do I need to notarize the property owner's signature?
- Yes. The form includes a notary block beneath the property owner's signature. The owner must sign before the notary completes the block.
- Can I sign this form with a commissioned online notary?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by its notaries. Book with a commissioned online notary and sign during the video session; confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
- What supporting materials does the form request?
- The form lists a survey or site plan, construction drawings or information, and a Special Use Checklist as required submittals. It also says applicants may provide optional materials such as photographs or renderings.