Porter, NY · Niagara County
Waterfront Assessment Form
Applicants and Town of Porter departments use this form to assess proposed actions in the local waterfront area for consistency with the waterfront program.
What this form is
The form supports the Town of Porter’s review of proposed actions within the Porter Local Waterfront Area that are subject to the consistency review law. It asks about the applicant, project site and proposed action, and potential effects on waterfront resources; any “yes” answers require an explanation of mitigation measures in the remarks section.
Who needs it
Applicants proposing actions in the Porter Local Waterfront Area subject to consistency review, or Town of Porter departments undertaking direct actions, complete this form.
How to submit it
Submit the completed form with one copy of a site/plat plan to the Porter Code Enforcement Officer, Code Enforcement Office, 3265 Creek Road, Youngstown, NY 14174.
About notarization
This form is signed and dated without a notary; it requires a site/plat plan attachment, but states no sworn or notarized step.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Form
Download the Waterfront Assessment Form.
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Complete The Assessment
Print or type your answers about the proposed action, site, and waterfront assessment questions.
- 3
Gather The Site Plan
Include one copy of a site/plat plan with the completed form.
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Submit To The Town
Submit the form and site/plat plan to the Porter Code Enforcement Officer.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Waterfront Assessment Form?
- No. The form has no notary block; the preparer signs and dates it. Include one copy of a site/plat plan as required.
- Who completes the Waterfront Assessment Form?
- Applicants complete it for proposed actions in the Porter Local Waterfront Area subject to consistency review. Town of Porter departments complete it for direct actions.
- How do I submit the Waterfront Assessment Form?
- Submit the completed form with one copy of a site/plat plan to the Porter Code Enforcement Officer at the Code Enforcement Office, 3265 Creek Road, Youngstown, NY 14174.
Need something notarized?
This Waterfront Assessment Form doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Porter form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.