Gorham, NY · Ontario County
Special Use Permit Application
Property owners and applicants use this application to request a special use permit from the Town of Gorham Planning Board.
What this form is
The application requests applicant and parcel details, the proposed special use, and information about zoning compliance and other required government permits. It also includes a Short Environmental Assessment Form and an affidavit acknowledging responsibility for engineering or attorney fees incurred during the approval process. The application asks for supporting materials, including a site drawing and, when applicable, owner consent and copies of other permits.
Who needs it
Property owners or other applicants proposing a special use in the Town of Gorham can use this application to request Planning Board approval.
How to submit it
The form lists the Town of Gorham Zoning Office at P.O. Box 224, Gorham, New York 14461. It says to enclose a fee; consult the current Fee Schedule adopted by the Town Board.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the applicant signs and dates the application and the fee affidavit, with no notarized or sworn attachment stated.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Special Use Permit Application and its included Short Environmental Assessment Form.
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Complete The Forms
Provide applicant and parcel information, describe the proposed use, answer the zoning questions, and complete the environmental assessment.
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Gather Attachments
Include a scaled site drawing and any applicable owner consent or other agency permits; enclose the fee stated by the current Town Board Fee Schedule.
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Sign And Submit
Sign and date the application and fee affidavit, then submit them to the Town of Gorham Zoning Office at the address listed on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Special Use Permit Application?
- No. The application and fee affidavit call for signatures, but the document does not require notarization or identify a notarized attachment.
- How do I submit the Special Use Permit Application?
- The form lists the Town of Gorham Zoning Office, P.O. Box 224, Gorham, New York 14461, and says to enclose a fee. Check the current Town Board Fee Schedule for the fee.
- What should I attach to the application?
- Attach an accurate scale drawing of the site and affected adjacent property. Depending on the project, the form also requests owner consent, copies of other agency licenses or permits, and additional pages as needed.
Need something notarized?
This Special Use Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Gorham form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.