Newport, NY · Herkimer County
Special Use Permit Application
The Town of Newport application is for property owners or applicants seeking approval for a proposed special use under the town’s zoning ordinance.
What this form is
Use this application to request a Special Use Permit from the Town of Newport before beginning work covered by the permit. It asks for applicant and owner details, project location and zoning information, proposed use, site details, and anticipated traffic. Applicants must include two complete sets of site plans, a list of property owners within 500 feet, required fees, and other relevant project documents.
Who needs it
Applicants seeking approval for a proposed special use in Newport must complete and submit this application with the required plans, owner list, documents, and fees.
How to submit it
Submit the completed application and required materials to the Codes Department, Town of Newport, P.O. Box 519, Newport, NY 13416. Include payment by check or money order payable to the Town of Newport.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the signer just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the Town of Newport Special Use Permit Application.
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Complete and Sign
Fill in the applicant, owner, project location, proposed use, and site information; sign and date the application.
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Gather Required Materials
Include two complete sets of site plans, the list of property owners within 500 feet, other relevant documents, and required fees.
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Submit to the Codes Department
Send the application and materials to Town of Newport, P.O. Box 519, Newport, NY 13416, with a check or money order payable to the Town.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Special Use Permit Application?
- No. This application is signed and dated without a notary; the signer just signs and dates it.
- How do I submit the Special Use Permit Application?
- Submit the completed application and required materials to the Codes Department at Town of Newport, P.O. Box 519, Newport, NY 13416. Include a check or money order payable to the Town of Newport.
- What materials must accompany the application?
- The application instructions call for two complete sets of site plans, a list of names and mailing addresses for property owners within 500 feet, required permit fees, and other important project documents.
Need something notarized?
This Special Use Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Newport form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.