Manheim, NY · Herkimer County

No notary required

Application for Special Use Permit

Property owners use this application to request a special permit from the Manheim Zoning Board of Appeals for a proposed use of their property.

What this form is

This application asks the Manheim Zoning Board of Appeals to grant a special permit for a property under the provisions of the zoning ordinance. It requests ownership and property details, the applicable ordinance section, the purpose of the proposed use, and reasons the request meets zoning standards. The form refers to an attached plan drawn to scale and asks about special features.

Who needs it

Property owners seeking a special permit for a proposed use of property in Manheim can use this application to make their request to the Zoning Board of Appeals.

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; it refers to an attached plan, but states no sworn or notarized step for that attachment.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the special use permit application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Provide the ownership and property details, requested permit purpose, reasons for the request, and information about special features.

  3. 3

    Attach The Plan

    Include the plan drawn to scale that the application refers to.

  4. 4

    Submit To The City

    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 signature line but no notary block; it refers to an attached plan without stating that the plan must be sworn or notarized.
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 information does the application ask for?
It asks for ownership and property details, the ordinance section, the purpose of the request, reasons it meets zoning standards, and special features.
Does the application refer to an attachment?
Yes. The form refers to an attached plan drawn to scale for the proposed use.

Need something notarized?

This Application for Special Use Permit doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Manheim form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.