Byron, NY · Genesee County
Land Separation Application
This application is for Byron property owners or authorized agents seeking Planning Board review of a proposed land separation.
What this form is
The packet requests Planning Board review of a proposed land separation and includes an Agricultural Data Statement and Short Environmental Assessment Form. It asks for applicant and property details, the purpose of the separation, and a sketch plan showing the entire tract, proposed lot lines, and easements or restrictions. The Agricultural Data Statement applies to certain land-use applications within 500 feet of a farm operation in a certified Agricultural District.
Who needs it
Property owners or authorized agents seeking Planning Board review of a land separation in Byron should complete the application and its included forms.
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 document is signed without a notary; the applicant and, if different, the owner sign and date it, and the applicant signs the environmental form.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the Land Separation Application packet.
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Complete the Forms
Fill in the property, applicant, project, and environmental information requested in the packet.
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Gather Attachments
Prepare six copies of the sketch plan; an authorized agent must include an authorizing letter.
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Submit to the City
Submit the completed packet 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 Land Separation Application?
- No. The application and included environmental form have signature and date fields, but no notary block. The applicant and, if different, the owner sign and date the application.
- How do I submit the Land Separation Application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
- What materials does the Land Separation Application ask for?
- The form asks for a sketch plan in six copies showing the entire tract, proposed division lines, and existing or proposed easements, deed restrictions, or covenants. An authorized agent must submit an authorizing letter.
- What information is included in the application packet?
- The packet includes the land separation application, an Agricultural Data Statement, and a Short Environmental Assessment Form. It asks for property, applicant, project, and environmental information.
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