Village of Lima, NY · Livingston County
Site Plan Approval Application
The Site Plan Approval Application collects applicant, property, project, and disclosure information for owners or eligible contract purchasers and lessees seeking Planning Board review in Lima.
- 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 four-page application to request an appearance before the Town/Village of Lima Combined Planning Board for site plan approval. It asks for applicant and property details, project information, fees, disclosures, and a signed certification; lessees and people with an option to lease or purchase must attach the owner’s signed consent. The form also lists minimum site plan materials and notes that staff or the Planning Board may request additional information.
Who needs it
Property owners, or purchasers or lessees under contract with the required owner consent, seeking site plan approval from the Town/Village of Lima Combined Planning Board need this application.
Why it needs a notary
The applicant certification has a “Sworn to before me” jurat; the applicant or applicants signing the certification must swear to it before a notary.
How to get this notarized
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Download The Application
Get the four-page Site Plan Approval Application from the Town and Village of Lima.
- 2
Fill In The Application
Complete the applicant, property, project, fee, and disclosure sections, and gather the site plan materials listed in the checklist.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary for the applicant certification jurat.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the applicant certification during the video session and swear to it before the notary.
- 5
Submit To The Town Or Village
Submit the completed application and accompanying materials to the Town/Village of Lima as directed.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Village of Lima. 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 applicant certification notarized?
- Complete the application, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. Sign the certification during the video session, when the notary administers the oath and completes the jurat.
- Do I need the property owner’s consent if I am a lessee?
- Yes. The form says that if the applicant is a lessee or has an option to lease or purchase the property, the owner’s signed consent form must be attached.
- Can I sign this form before a commissioned online notary?
- New York authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarizations under Executive Law §135-c, effective since 2023. Follow the form’s “Sworn to before me” jurat and sign during the online session.
- What should I include with the application?
- The form lists a site plan submittal checklist, including eight complete sets of materials, and says staff may request additional information. Confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
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