Athens, NY · Greene County
Special Use Permit Application
Property owners, lessees, and other applicants use this application to ask the Village of Athens Planning Board for permission for a special use.
What this form is
The application seeks Planning Board permission for a property use identified in the Village Code as requiring a special use permit. It asks for applicant and property-owner contact details, the property’s zoning district, information about existing uses and reviews, and a detailed explanation of the proposed use and changes. Applicants can attach additional pages, photographs, and land surveys.
Who needs it
An owner, lessee, or other applicant seeking Planning Board permission for a property use that the Village Code identifies as requiring a special use permit needs this application.
How to submit it
Submit the completed application to the Village of Athens Planning Board, 2 First Street, Athens, NY 12015.
About notarization
This application is completed without a notary; the form requests no sworn or notarized attachment, so the signer just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Village of Athens Special Use Permit Application.
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Complete The Application
Provide applicant and property details, answer the questions, and explain the proposed use and changes.
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Gather Attachments
Attach additional pages as needed, including photographs or land surveys.
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Submit To The Planning Board
Submit the completed application to the Village of Athens Planning Board, 2 First Street, Athens, NY 12015.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Special Use Permit Application for?
- It requests Village of Athens Planning Board permission for a property use that the Village Code identifies as requiring a special use permit.
- Who can apply for a special use permit?
- The application asks applicants to identify their relationship to the property as an owner, lessee, or other applicant.
- Do I need a notary for the Special Use Permit Application?
- No. The application is completed without a notary and requests no sworn or notarized attachment; the signer just signs and dates it.
- How do I submit the Special Use Permit Application?
- Submit it to the Village of Athens Planning Board at 2 First Street, Athens, NY 12015.