Watertown, NY · Jefferson County
Special Use Permit and Site Plan Review Application
This application requests Town of Watertown Planning Board review for a special use permit or site plan and is filed by the applicant, with the landowner also signing when different.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
Use this form to request Planning Board approval for a special use permit or site plan review in the Town of Watertown. It collects applicant, landowner, project, zoning, and site-plan information, along with required supporting materials such as plans and environmental documents. The applicant certifies the application information and compliance with applicable town zoning regulations; the landowner signs too if different from the applicant. The form says a public hearing will not be scheduled until required information is supplied.
Who needs it
Applicants seeking Town of Watertown Planning Board review for a special use permit or site plan must complete this form, and a different landowner must also sign.
Why it needs a notary
The form has two “Sworn to before me” jurat blocks; the applicant and, if different, the landowner sign their respective statements before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Town of Watertown special use permit and site plan review application.
- 2
Complete The Form
Fill in the applicant, owner, project, zoning, and site information, and gather required supporting materials.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary for the sworn signature blocks.
- 4
Sign On Video
The applicant and, if different, the landowner sign their respective statements during the video session.
- 5
Submit To The Town
Submit the completed application and required materials to the Town of Watertown Planning Board.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Watertown. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I get this application notarized online?
- Complete the application, then book with a commissioned online notary. The applicant—and the landowner if different—signs the sworn statement during a live video session.
- Do I need to have the landowner sign?
- The form provides a separate signature and sworn-to-before-me block for the landowner if the applicant is not the landowner.
- Can this form be notarized remotely?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary under Executive Law §135-c. Ask the town whether it has any additional submission instructions.
- What should I include with the application?
- The form calls for at least five copies of materials and lists site plans, project details, and other supporting information. The Planning Board may require extra copies. Confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
Special Use Permit and Site Plan Review Application in other New York cities
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