Syracuse, NY · Onondaga County
Special Permit Application
Property owners and applicants use this application to request a special permit from the City of Syracuse Office of Zoning Administration.
What this form is
This application requests a special permit and asks for property and tax map information, ownership, the requested permit, construction details, and a description of the project. The document says applications must include the listed forms, photographs, plans, and other submittals; incomplete applications will not be processed. It also explains the review and public hearing process.
Who needs it
Property owners or their representatives seeking a special permit for a project in Syracuse should complete and submit this application.
How to submit it
Submit one hard-copy, single-sided, unbound application with the required submittals to the Office of Zoning Administration, City Hall Commons, Room 500, 201 East Washington St., Syracuse, NY 13202. Emailed submissions will not be processed; the application fee is $0.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the instructions say the property owner signs it, and do not require a sworn or notarized attachment.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Special Permit Application and review its instructions and required submittals.
- 2
Complete And Sign
Fill out the application completely, then have the property owner date and sign it as instructed.
- 3
Gather Required Submittals
Prepare the applicable SEQR form, photographs, specifications, sign materials, plans, and other listed submittals.
- 4
Submit To The City
Deliver one hard-copy, single-sided, unbound application and required materials to the Office of Zoning Administration; emailed submissions will not be processed.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Special Permit Application?
- No. This application is signed and dated without a notary; the instructions say the property owner signs it, and do not require a sworn or notarized attachment.
- How do I submit the Special Permit Application?
- Submit one hard-copy, single-sided, unbound application and required submittals to the Office of Zoning Administration at City Hall Commons, Room 500, 201 East Washington St. Emailed submissions will not be processed.
- What materials must accompany the application?
- The instructions list a SEQR assessment form, material and color specifications, color photographs, a sign submission form, and plans and other project materials, as applicable.
- Does the application require a fee?
- The application instructions state an application fee of $0.
Need something notarized?
This Special Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Syracuse form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.