Caledonia, NY · Livingston County
Accessory Dwelling Unit Permit Application
This four-page application requests a new, renewed, or discontinued accessory dwelling unit permit from the Town of Caledonia Zoning Department for a property in Caledonia.
- 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
Property owners use this application to seek a new ADU permit, renew an existing permit, or discontinue a permit. New applications require Planning Board site plan approval and supporting plans; renewals require specified documents, including consent to inspection, an occupancy agreement, owner-occupancy certification, and a fee. The application also includes acknowledgments and an owner-occupancy affidavit. Submit the completed form and required materials to the Town of Caledonia as directed by its Zoning Department.
Who needs it
A property owner seeking a new ADU permit, renewing an existing permit, or discontinuing a permit for property in the Town of Caledonia needs this application.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Town of Caledonia ADU Permit Application and review the requirements for a new permit, renewal, or discontinuance.
- 2
Complete the Form
Fill in the applicable application details and prepare the required supporting documents and plans.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary for the owner-occupancy affidavit.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign and swear to the affidavit during your video appointment when instructed by the notary.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Send the completed application and required materials to the Town of Caledonia as directed by its Zoning Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Caledonia. 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 owner-occupancy affidavit notarized?
- Complete the affidavit, but wait to sign it until your video appointment. A commissioned online notary will witness your signature and administer the oath.
- Do I need to notarize the entire ADU permit application?
- The form includes a sworn owner-occupancy affidavit with a notary block. The application also has signature lines for the applicant and tenant; ask the Town if you are unsure which materials need notarization.
- Can I use online notarization for this affidavit?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by its notaries under Executive Law §135-c, in effect since 2023. Book with a commissioned online notary and sign during the video session.
- What documents accompany a new ADU permit application?
- The form lists Planning Board site plan approval, plans or drawings, inspection consent, an occupancy agreement, owner-occupancy certification, applicable county health permits, and fees among the requirements. Confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.