Watertown, NY · Jefferson County

No notary required

Zone Change Application Form

This application requests a zoning district change and is filed by a property applicant with the City of Watertown Planning and Community Development Department.

What this form is

Use this application to request a change to a property's zoning district. It asks for the property address, tax parcel number, current and proposed zoning districts, and applicant and owner contact information. The checklist calls for supporting materials, including a cover letter, tax map, completed SEQR form, legal property description, and application fee; the form also explains how many complete sets to submit.

Who needs it

An applicant seeking to change a property's zoning district in Watertown should complete this application and provide the listed supporting materials.

How to submit it

Submit the required materials to the Planning and Community Development Director, City of Watertown, 245 Washington Street, Room 305, Watertown, NY 13601. The form lists a $125 application fee and requires 15 complete sets, or 16 if county review is needed.

About notarization

This document is signed and dated without a notary; the applicant also signs and dates the SEQR form certification.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Zone Change Application Form and its included SEQR materials.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Enter the property, zoning, applicant, and owner information, then sign and date the application.

  3. 3

    Gather Supporting Materials

    Use the checklist to prepare the required supporting materials, application fee, electronic copy, and complete sets.

  4. 4

    Submit To The City

    Submit the materials to the Planning and Community Development Director at the address stated on the form.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Watertown Zone Change Application request?
It requests a change to a property's zoning district and collects property, applicant, and owner information, along with supporting materials listed in its checklist.
What materials go with a Watertown zone change application?
The checklist includes a cover letter, highlighted tax map, SEQR form, metes and bounds description, and other items as applicable, plus the application fee and an electronic copy.
Do I need a notary for the Watertown Zone Change Application?
No. This application is signed and dated without a notary; the applicant also signs and dates the SEQR form certification.
How do I submit the Watertown Zone Change Application?
Submit the materials to the Planning and Community Development Director at 245 Washington Street, Room 305, Watertown, NY 13601. The form specifies 15 complete sets, or 16 if county review is needed.

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