Do I need a notary for the Legal Use Verification Application?

No. The application has a signature and date line but no notary block; the applicant signs and dates it, and no notarized attachment is identified.

Is there a fee for this application?

The document lists a $50 fee per parcel. Checks or money orders should be payable to City Treasurer.

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Legal Use Verification Application

Q: How do I submit the Legal Use Verification Application?

Email it to zoning@cityofrochester.gov, submit it at the Permit Counter or City Hall drop box, or mail it to the Bureau of Zoning & Permitting at 30 Church Street, Room 121B.

Property owners and applicants use this application to request a Rochester Certificate of Zoning Compliance verifying a property's legal use.

What this form is

The application requests a Certificate of Zoning Compliance that identifies the property's zoning district and legal use, and states whether open zoning violations exist. Applicants provide property, applicant, owner, contractor, and project details, including the property's use and a project cost estimate. The city lists a $50 fee per parcel and requires a completed application.

Who needs it

Property owners or applicants seeking a Certificate of Zoning Compliance to verify a property's legal use should complete this application.

How to submit it

Email the completed package to [email protected], submit it at the Permit Counter or City Hall drop box, or mail it to the Bureau of Zoning & Permitting at 30 Church Street, Room 121B. Include the $50 fee per parcel.

About notarization

This application is signed without a notary; the applicant signs and dates it, and no notarized attachment is identified.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Application
Download the Legal Use Verification Application to request a Certificate of Zoning Compliance.
2
Complete the Application
Fill in the property, applicant, owner, contractor, and project details, then sign and date the application.
3
Gather the Fee
Include the $50 fee per parcel; checks or money orders should be payable to City Treasurer.
4
Submit to the City
Email, deliver, or mail the completed package to the Bureau of Zoning & Permitting using the submission details on the document.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Legal Use Verification Application?: No. The application has a signature and date line but no notary block; the applicant signs and dates it, and no notarized attachment is identified.
How do I submit the Legal Use Verification Application?: Email it to [email protected], submit it at the Permit Counter or City Hall drop box, or mail it to the Bureau of Zoning & Permitting at 30 Church Street, Room 121B.
What does the Certificate of Zoning Compliance verify?: The certificate identifies the property's zoning district and legal use and states whether there are open zoning violations.
Is there a fee for this application?: The document lists a $50 fee per parcel. Checks or money orders should be payable to City Treasurer.

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This Legal Use Verification Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Rochester form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.