Watertown, NY · Jefferson County
Zoning Permit Application
The Town of Watertown zoning permit application is for applicants seeking approval to erect, alter, convert, demolish, or otherwise undertake a project involving a building or land in the town.
- 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 application to request zoning approval for a proposed building or land use project in the Town of Watertown. It asks for applicant and property details, project information, building dimensions, and a scaled plot plan; the applicant must also certify that property taxes are paid. The form states that a zoning permit is not a building permit, and that separate construction applications and other agency permits may be required before a building permit is issued.
Who needs it
Applicants seeking a Town of Watertown zoning permit for building or land use work must complete the form and provide a plot plan drawn to scale.
Why it needs a notary
The form has sworn-to-before-me jurat blocks for the applicant and, if different, the landowner; each signer signs before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Town of Watertown zoning permit application and review its instructions.
- 2
Complete the Form
Enter applicant, property, and project details, and prepare the required plot plan drawn to scale.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary for the required sworn signature or signatures.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the application in the notary's online session; the landowner signs too if different from the applicant.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Send the notarized application and plot plan to the Town of Watertown as directed.
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 the zoning permit application notarized?
- Complete the application, then book a commissioned online notary. The applicant signs before the notary, and the landowner also signs before a notary if different from the applicant.
- Do I need a plot plan with this application?
- Yes. The form requests a plot plan drawn to scale showing lot dimensions and the size and location of buildings. It also lists details that must appear on submitted plot plans.
- Can I sign this form with a commissioned online notary?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary. You and the notary complete the notarization in an online session.
- Where do I submit the completed application?
- The form is for the Town of Watertown Zoning Enforcement Officer. Confirm submission instructions, fees, and any additional requirements with the city, town or village if unsure.