Village of Skaneateles, NY · Onondaga County
Building and Zoning Permit Application
This application collects project, property, and contractor details for people seeking a Village of Skaneateles building or zoning permit, with an applicant or agent affidavit when the property owner does not apply.
- 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
The application records the project address, proposed work, property dimensions, setbacks, contractor or agent details, project cost, and supporting checklist items for a building or zoning permit. The Village uses the information to review the proposed work and identify any applicable zoning review or approvals; an affidavit is included when someone other than the property owner applies. Applicants also agree to inspection access and other conditions stated on the form.
Who needs it
Property owners or their authorized agents seeking a Village of Skaneateles building or zoning permit should complete the application and provide the applicable project details and supporting materials.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Building and Zoning Permit Application from the Village of Skaneateles.
- 2
Complete the Form
Enter the project, property, and applicant details and gather applicable supporting materials.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote session with a commissioned online notary for the applicant or agent affidavit.
- 4
Sign on Video
Appear before the notary and sign the affidavit during the online session.
- 5
Submit to the Village
Submit the completed application and applicable materials to the Village of Skaneateles.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Village of Skaneateles. 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 applicant affidavit notarized?
- Complete the application details, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. Sign the affidavit during the video session, following the notary’s instructions.
- Do I need to notarize the application?
- The form includes a jurat for the affidavit of an applicant or agent when the application is not made by the property owner. Check which signature applies to your situation.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary for this form?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by its own notaries under Executive Law §135-c, in effect since 2023. Confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
- What information should I gather before applying?
- The form requests the project address, tax map ID, work description, square footage, setbacks, contractor or agent information, project cost, and applicable checklist materials.