Geddes, NY · Onondaga County

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Special Permit Application

This application lets property owners or applicants request a special permit from the Town of Geddes Zoning Board of Appeals.

What this form is

Use this application to request a special permit under the Town of Geddes Zoning Ordinance. The form asks for applicant and property details, the zoning district, a project description, and justification for the request. The instructions require a complete application and supporting exhibits before the board schedules a hearing, and applicants or their authorized agents must appear at the scheduled public hearing.

Who needs it

Applicants seeking a special permit from the Town of Geddes Zoning Board of Appeals should submit this application with the required exhibits.

How to submit it

Return the completed application and exhibits to the Code Enforcement Office at least three weeks before the board meeting. Submit nine copies of the application and exhibits, with the stated application fee and deposit.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; the document does not identify any attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Special Permit Application and review its instructions.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Provide applicant and property details, the project description, the request justification, and the requested appeal information.

  3. 3

    Gather Required Exhibits

    Prepare the listed exhibits and make nine copies of the completed application and exhibits.

  4. 4

    Submit To The Code Enforcement Office

    Return the materials at least three weeks before a board meeting, with the application fee and deposit stated in the instructions.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Special Permit Application?
No. This application is signed and dated without a notary, and its instructions do not identify any attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.
How do I submit the Special Permit Application?
Return the completed application and exhibits to the Code Enforcement Office at least three weeks before a board meeting. The instructions require nine copies of the application and exhibits, plus the stated application fee and deposit.
What exhibits must accompany the application?
The instructions list a site plan and survey, a letter of intent, a property-owner approval letter if the applicant is not the owner, an environmental form, client estimates, and signage information.
Does the applicant need to attend a hearing?
Yes. The instructions say applicants or their authorized agents must appear at the scheduled public hearing; failure to appear may result in delays or denials.

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This Special Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Geddes form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.