Do I need a notary for the Special Use Permit Application?

No. The application and property-posting affidavit call for signatures and dates, not notarization; the applicant and a witness sign the affidavit.

How do I submit the Special Use Permit Application?

Submit 10 complete sets to the Planning and Community Development Director at 245 Washington Street, Watertown, NY 13601. Planning Staff will advise if 11 sets are needed.

What materials must accompany the application?

Include a cover letter, highlighted tax map, site drawing, completed SEQR form, $125 application fee, and electronic copy of the full submission.

Does the application include a property notice requirement?

Yes. The applicant must post the provided sign for at least two weeks before the public hearing and return the signed posting affidavit to Planning Staff by the hearing date.

Watertown, NY · Jefferson County

No notary required

Special Use Permit Application Form

Property owners or applicants use this application to request City Council authorization for a proposed special use of a property in Watertown.

What this form is

This application requests City Council authorization for a proposed land use that requires special use review in its zoning district. It asks for property, applicant, owner, and proposed-use information, and requires a cover letter, highlighted tax map, site drawing, completed SEQR form, application fee, and electronic submission copy. Applicants must also post a notice sign before the public hearing and return a posting affidavit.

Who needs it

A property owner or applicant seeking City Council authorization for a proposed special use in Watertown must complete and submit this application.

How to submit it

Submit 10 complete sets of the required materials to the Planning and Community Development Director, City of Watertown, 245 Washington Street, Watertown, NY 13601. The application lists a $125 fee; submit 11 sets if Planning Staff says County Planning Board review is required.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; the applicant and, if applicable, property owner sign and date the application, and the applicant and witness sign and date the posting affidavit.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Special Use Permit Application Form and its included SEQR assessment pages.
2
Complete The Application
Enter the property, applicant, owner, and proposed-use information, then sign and date the application.
3
Gather Required Materials
Prepare the cover letter, highlighted tax map, site drawing, completed SEQR form, application fee, and electronic copy.
4
Submit To The City
Submit 10 complete sets to the Planning and Community Development Director; provide 11 if Planning Staff says County Planning Board review is required.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Special Use Permit Application?: No. The application and property-posting affidavit call for signatures and dates, not notarization; the applicant and a witness sign the affidavit.
How do I submit the Special Use Permit Application?: Submit 10 complete sets to the Planning and Community Development Director at 245 Washington Street, Watertown, NY 13601. Planning Staff will advise if 11 sets are needed.
What materials must accompany the application?: Include a cover letter, highlighted tax map, site drawing, completed SEQR form, $125 application fee, and electronic copy of the full submission.
Does the application include a property notice requirement?: Yes. The applicant must post the provided sign for at least two weeks before the public hearing and return the signed posting affidavit to Planning Staff by the hearing date.

Need something notarized?

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