Newport, NY · Herkimer County
Zoning Permit Application
Newport property owners or applicants use this application to request zoning approval before starting proposed work on a property.
What this form is
The Town of Newport zoning permit application requests approval before work begins; the instructions say not to start work while assuming the permit will be approved. It asks for applicant and property owner contact details, project information, and property address and tax map number. Applicants must provide two copies of a site plan showing the proposed work and specified distances, or submit a plot plan with the listed details.
Who needs it
Applicants planning work on a Newport property should complete this application and obtain approval before starting the work.
How to submit it
Provide the completed application and two copies of a site plan to the Codes / Zoning Officer, Matthew Snyder, at P.O. Box 519, Newport, NY 13416.
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 Zoning Permit Application.
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Complete the Application
Provide applicant and owner contact information, project details, and the property address and tax map number.
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Prepare Site Plan Copies
Include two copies of a site plan with the required details; the form also describes plot plan and diagram requirements.
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Submit to the Town
Provide the completed application and two site plan copies to the Codes / Zoning Officer at the address listed on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Zoning Permit Application?
- No. This application is signed and dated without a notary; the signer just signs and dates it.
- How do I submit the Zoning Permit Application?
- Provide the completed application and two copies of a site plan to the Codes / Zoning Officer at P.O. Box 519, Newport, NY 13416.
- What must the site plan show?
- It must show the proposed work area and distances to wells, ponds, lakes, streams, dwellings, and property lines. The plot diagram instructions also list buildings, setbacks, lot details, easements, and street names.
- When should I apply for a zoning permit?
- The instructions say to apply and obtain approval before starting work. They also caution against starting work on the assumption that the permit will be approved.
Need something notarized?
This Zoning Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Newport form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.