Lorraine, NY · Jefferson County
Land Use and Development Application
Property owners or developers use this application to seek Lorraine approval for proposed construction, additions, or other listed land use and development projects.
What this form is
Lorraine requires a building permit for new structures, additions, decks, footprint changes, pools, and accessory structures. The application asks for owner and developer contact details, parcel and development location, property use, project dimensions, estimated start date, and information about road maintenance and staked property or structure lines.
Who needs it
Property owners or developers proposing construction, additions, footprint changes, pools, or accessory structures in the Town of Lorraine need this application.
How to submit it
Complete the application and give the fee to the Town Clerk as listed in the fee schedule. Contact Lorraine Development Officer John Howland to arrange a site appointment.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated by the applicant without a notary; it mentions no attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Land Use and Development Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Provide the requested owner, developer, property, and project details, then sign and date the form.
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Prepare The Plot Plan
Hand-sketch a layout of the proposed development and stake out the proposed foundation, as directed by the form.
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Contact The Development Officer
Contact Lorraine Development Officer John Howland to arrange an appointment at the proposed site.
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Give The Fee To The Town Clerk
The Town Clerk receives the fee listed in the application’s fee schedule.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Land Use and Development Application?
- No. The application has an applicant signature and date line, but no notary block; the signer just signs and dates it.
- How do I submit the Land Use and Development Application?
- Complete the application and give the fee to the Town Clerk as listed in the fee schedule. Contact the Development Officer to arrange a site appointment.
- What projects require a Lorraine building permit?
- The form says a permit is required for new structures, additions, decks, changes to an existing structure’s footprint, pools, and accessory structures.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for owner and developer details, parcel and project location, property use, development dimensions, estimated start date, and information about road maintenance and staking.
Need something notarized?
This Land Use and Development Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Lorraine form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.