Geneva, NY · Ontario County
Site Plan and Architectural Review Application
Property owners submit this application to Geneva’s Planning Board for site plan and architectural review of qualifying construction, alteration, occupancy, or land development projects.
What this form is
Geneva requires Planning Board site plan and architectural approval before a building permit can be issued for specified projects, including new construction, certain alterations, subdivisions, planned unit developments, and changes in occupancy or use. The application asks for owner, design professional, surveyor, property, and project information, along with a project summary and a checklist of supporting documents.
Who needs it
Property owners proposing a project covered by Geneva’s site plan and architectural review process need to submit this application and the required supporting documents.
How to submit it
Submit the completed application, required documents, and application fee to the City’s Code Enforcement Office. The form lists a $150 application fee and says checks must be payable to the City of Geneva, New York.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated by the property owner without a notary; it lists no notarized or sworn attachments, so the signer just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Site Plan and Architectural Review Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Provide owner, design professional, surveyor, property, and project information, and briefly summarize the project.
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Gather Supporting Documents
Use the checklist to assemble the required drawings, survey maps, ownership proof, environmental assessment form, and any applicable Historic Commission approval.
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Submit To The City
Submit the complete application, required documents, and fee to the City’s Code Enforcement Office.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Site Plan and Architectural Review Application?
- No. The property owner signs and dates this application without a notary. The document lists no notarized or sworn attachments.
- How do I submit the Site Plan and Architectural Review Application?
- Submit the completed application, required documents, and application fee to the City’s Code Enforcement Office. Checks must be payable to the City of Geneva, New York.
- What supporting documents does the application list?
- The checklist includes architectural and civil drawings, survey maps, legal proof of ownership, an environmental assessment form, and, when applicable, Historic Commission approval.
- Which projects require site plan and architectural approval?
- The document lists new construction, certain additions or exterior alterations, subdivisions, planned unit developments, some occupancy or use changes, and specified special-use or other proposals.