Wampsville, NY · Madison County
Deck Building and Zoning Permit Application
This combined deck building and zoning permit application collects project, property, owner, and contractor details for owners or applicants submitting proposed work to the Town of Lenox and Village of Wampsville Code Enforcement Office.
- 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 provide project and property details, identify contractors, and submit the required site plan for a deck or other listed building work. The packet also includes zoning permit information and a BP-1 affidavit for eligible owners of qualifying owner-occupied homes who claim an exemption from showing workers’ compensation coverage. Submit the completed application and applicable supporting documents to the Code Enforcement Officer for review.
Who needs it
Property owners or their agents applying to the Town of Lenox and Village of Wampsville Code Enforcement Office for a deck, building, or zoning permit may need this packet.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Permit Packet
Get the deck building and zoning permit application and review its instructions and included BP-1 affidavit.
- 2
Fill In The Application
Complete the applicable project, property, owner, and contractor details, and prepare the required site plan and supporting documents.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
If using the BP-1 affidavit, book a remote session with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign On Video
The homeowner signs and swears to the applicable affidavit before the notary during the video session.
- 5
Submit To Code Enforcement
Submit the completed application, site plan, affidavit if applicable, and supporting documents to the Code Enforcement Officer.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Wampsville. 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 BP-1 affidavit notarized online?
- Complete the applicable affidavit, then meet with a commissioned online notary by video. Sign and swear to the affidavit during the session, and submit it with your permit materials.
- Do I need to notarize the whole permit application?
- The packet’s notary block appears on the BP-1 affidavit, not throughout the application. The homeowner who signs that affidavit must swear to it before a notary.
- Can I sign the affidavit with a commissioned online notary?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by its notaries under Executive Law §135-c, in effect since 2023. A commissioned online notary can notarize the affidavit during a remote video session.
- What supporting materials does the application call for?
- The instructions require a site plan showing buildings, dimensions, setbacks, lot dimensions, and the location and street name. The packet also discusses workers’ compensation documentation.
- Who should I contact if I am unsure which documents to submit?
- Contact the Code Enforcement Office with questions about the application and supporting documents; confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.