Bethany, NY · Genesee County
Special Use Permit Application
Property owners apply for a special use permit by describing the proposed use, identifying the property and zoning provisions, and signing the application.
What this form is
This application requests a special use permit and asks for property and applicant details, the zoning provision involved, and the purpose of the request. The owner must submit supporting materials such as site plans and traffic circulation diagrams. The packet also includes an Agricultural Data Statement for certain applications near farm operations and a Short Environmental Assessment Form for project information and review.
Who needs it
A property owner seeking a special use permit must complete and sign the application; applications signed only by someone other than the owner may not be considered.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This application is signed without a notary; the property owner signs and dates it, and the included environmental assessment also has a signature and date line.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Special Use Permit Application PDF.
- 2
Complete The Application
Provide the property and applicant details, zoning information, and purpose of the request.
- 3
Gather Supporting Materials
Include appropriate materials such as site plans, elevations, landscaping diagrams, traffic circulation diagrams, or neighborhood land use maps.
- 4
Sign And Date
Have the property owner sign and date the application.
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Submit The Application
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Special Use Permit Application?
- No. The application has a property owner signature and date line, not a notary block. The included environmental assessment also has a signature and date line.
- How do I submit the Special Use Permit Application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
- What supporting materials does the application request?
- The owner must submit appropriate supporting materials, which may include site plans, elevations, landscaping diagrams, traffic circulation diagrams, neighborhood land use maps, and other materials that help the Board understand the request.
- Who must sign the application?
- The property owner must sign and date the application. The form states that only applications signed by the property owner may be considered.