Skaneateles, NY · Onondaga County
Accessory Building Permit Application
This application is for property owners seeking a zoning and building permit for a detached garage, pole barn, storage shed, or other proposed construction.
What this form is
Use the zoning and building permit application for proposed accessory buildings such as detached garages, pole barns, and storage sheds. The town requires a completed application and supporting materials, including a survey, construction plans, and contractor insurance documents or an exemption certificate. Applicants provide property, project, zoning, and building details, and the owner signs the certification.
Who needs it
Property owners proposing an accessory building in Skaneateles need this application and the required supporting materials to seek a zoning and building permit.
How to submit it
Submit the completed application and required materials to the town; the document does not provide a town submission address or method. For property in the Lake Watershed Overlay District, submit copies to the City of Syracuse Water Department at 20 W. Genesee St., Skaneateles, NY 13152.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; the owner certifies the application is accurate and true under penalty of perjury, but no notarized attachment or step is specified.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the accessory building permit application and review the permit guidelines and required materials.
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Complete the Application
Provide the property, applicant, project, zoning, and building information requested; the owner must sign and date the application.
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Gather Required Materials
Include the required survey, plans and specifications, and contractor insurance documents or an exemption certificate.
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Submit to the Town
Submit the application and materials to the town. If the property is in the Lake Watershed Overlay District, also submit copies to the City of Syracuse Water Department.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Accessory Building Permit Application?
- No. The owner signs and dates the application without a notary. The owner certifies the information is accurate and true under penalty of perjury.
- How do I submit the Accessory Building Permit Application?
- Submit the application and required materials to the town. For property in the Lake Watershed Overlay District, send copies to the City of Syracuse Water Department at the address listed in the document.
- What materials are required with the application?
- The document lists a recent certified survey, construction plans and specifications, and contractor insurance certificates or an exemption certificate. Additional materials may apply to the project.
Need something notarized?
This Accessory Building Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Skaneateles form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.