Saranac Lake, NY · Essex County
Administrative Approval Application
Property owners or applicants use this application to request administrative approval for a project in the Village of Saranac Lake.
What this form is
This application requests administrative approval for a project and asks for the project address, tax map number, zoning district, property owner and applicant contact details, and a project narrative. The application instructions require complete building and site plans with project information, including property boundaries, structures, access, utilities, and other site features; incomplete applications will not be processed.
Who needs it
Property owners or applicants seeking administrative approval for a project in the Village of Saranac Lake need to complete this application.
How to submit it
Submit the application to the Village of Saranac Lake Planning Department, 39 Main St., Saranac Lake, NY 12983. The document lists a $100 application fee and the department phone number, (518) 891-4150.
About notarization
The application is signed and dated without a notary; the document does not identify any notarized or sworn attachment.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Administrative Approval Application.
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Complete The Application
Provide the project, property, owner, and applicant information, along with a narrative describing the project and proposed building uses.
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Gather Building And Site Plans
Include complete building and site plans with information pertinent to the project, as required by the instructions.
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Submit To The Planning Department
Submit the completed application and plans to the Village of Saranac Lake Planning Department with the stated $100 application fee.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Administrative Approval Application for?
- It requests administrative approval for a project and collects project, property owner, applicant, and site information.
- What plans and information must accompany the application?
- The instructions require complete building and site plans with information pertinent to the project. The form lists site details such as boundaries, structures, access, utilities, and drainage.
- Do I need a notary for the Administrative Approval Application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary; the document does not identify any notarized or sworn attachment.
- How do I submit the Administrative Approval Application?
- Submit it to the Village of Saranac Lake Planning Department at 39 Main St., Saranac Lake, NY 12983. The form lists a $100 application fee.
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