Mount Morris, NY · Livingston County

No notary required

Building / Zoning Permit Application

Property owners or their agents use this application to request Village of Mount Morris approval for building, land-use, addition, alteration, relocation, or demolition work.

What this form is

The application requests a Building/Zoning Permit for proposed work on property in the village. The form says to apply before starting work and requires two sets of plans and specifications, a plot plan, and a completed SEQR form; additional applications or permits may apply to certain projects. It asks for applicant, owner, property, project, contractor, and construction-cost information, along with signatures.

Who needs it

Village property owners or their agents proposing construction, land-use changes, additions, alterations, relocation, or demolition should complete this application before work begins.

How to submit it

Submit the completed application with two sets of plans and specifications to the Code Enforcement Officer. Include the required plot plan and SEQR form; do not send payment with the application.

About notarization

This document is signed and dated without a notary; it contains no separate attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Building / Zoning Permit Application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Provide applicant, property owner, project, site, construction-cost, and contractor information, then sign and date the form.

  3. 3

    Gather Required Attachments

    Prepare two sets of plans and specifications, a plot plan, and a completed SEQR form. Add any project-specific documents required by the application.

  4. 4

    Submit To The Code Enforcement Officer

    Submit the application and attachments to the Code Enforcement Officer. Do not send payment with the application.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Building / Zoning Permit Application?
No. The application has owner and applicant signature and date lines, but no notary block. The signer just signs and dates it.
How do I submit the Building / Zoning Permit Application?
Submit it with two sets of plans and specifications to the Code Enforcement Officer. Include the plot plan and completed SEQR form; do not send payment with the application.
What attachments does the application require?
The instructions require two sets of plans and specifications, a plot plan, and a completed SEQR form. A setback variance request requires an instrument survey, and new homes require a county health or sewer permit copy.
Can I begin work before the permit is issued?
No. The application says work must not begin before a Building/Zoning Permit is received.

Need something notarized?

This Building / Zoning Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Mount Morris form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.