Athens, NY · Greene County
Special Use Permit Application
The Special Use Permit Application asks the Village of Athens Planning Board to consider a proposed property use that requires a special use permit under the Village Code.
What this form is
Use this application to request 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 or pending land-use matters, and a description of the proposed use and changes. The instructions recommend providing enough detail for Planning Board review and attaching supporting materials such as photographs or land surveys.
Who needs it
An applicant seeking a property use that the Village Code identifies as requiring a special use permit should complete this application for Planning Board review.
How to submit it
Submit the application to the Village of Athens Planning Board, 2 First Street, Athens, NY 12015. The form does not list an email, portal, or fee.
About notarization
This application is signed without a notary; the signer just signs and dates it, and the document does not identify a notarized or sworn attachment.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Special Use Permit Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Fill in the applicant and property information, answer the questions, and describe the proposed use and changes.
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Gather Supporting Materials
Attach additional pages as needed, including photographs or land surveys, and provide enough detail for Planning Board review.
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Submit To The Planning Board
Send the completed application to the Village of Athens Planning Board, 2 First Street, Athens, NY 12015.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Special Use Permit Application?
- No. This application is signed without a notary; the signer just signs and dates it. The document does not identify a notarized or sworn attachment.
- Who uses the Special Use Permit Application?
- Applicants seeking permission for a property use that the Village Code lists as requiring a special use permit use this application for Planning Board review.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for applicant and property owner details, zoning district, information about land-use matters, and an explanation of the proposed use and changes. Supporting pages and materials may be attached.
- 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. The form does not provide an email or online submission option.