Village of Skaneateles, NY · Onondaga County
Building and Zoning Permit Application
This application requests a Village of Skaneateles building or zoning permit and is filed by a property owner or an authorized applicant or agent for proposed work.
- 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 form to apply for a Village of Skaneateles building or zoning permit. It collects project details, property information, setbacks, contractor or agent information, project cost, and checklist items such as plans or insurance. The applicant or agent makes declarations about the application, property inspections, changes to the work, and occupancy. The form includes an affidavit for an applicant or agent when the property owner is not making the application.
Who needs it
A property owner, or an applicant or agent authorized to apply for the owner, should file this form for proposed building or zoning work in the village.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Village of Skaneateles Building and Zoning Permit Application.
- 2
Fill Out the Form
Enter the property, project, setback, contractor or agent, cost, and checklist information requested.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote session for the applicant or agent affidavit if the owner is not making the application.
- 4
Sign on Video
Appear before the commissioned online notary and sign the affidavit during the session.
- 5
Submit to the Village
Submit the completed application and any supporting 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, then book a remote session with a commissioned online notary. The applicant or agent named in the affidavit must appear and sign during the video session.
- Do I need to have this form notarized?
- The form includes an affidavit and a notary jurat for an applicant or agent if the application is not made by the property owner. Confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- New York authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarizations under Executive Law §135-c, in effect since 2023. A commissioned online notary can notarize the affidavit remotely.
- What should I prepare before the notary session?
- Have the completed application and the affidavit ready, but do not sign the affidavit beforehand. The signer will need to appear before the notary during the online session.
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