South Bristol, NY · Ontario County

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Steep Slopes Permit Application

Property owners or applicants use this application to provide project details for proposed soil disturbance on steep slopes in South Bristol.

What this form is

This application gives the Code Enforcement Office information to determine whether proposed soil disturbance requires a steep slopes permit. It asks about the applicant, property owner, contractor, work, disturbance area, and location, and includes a choice about watershed plan review. If a permit is required, an erosion and sediment control plan prepared by a licensed professional must accompany the application.

Who needs it

Applicants proposing soil disturbance on a 15% or greater slope in South Bristol use this application to seek a permit determination.

How to submit it

Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

About notarization

This document is signed and dated without a notary; the application asks for signatures from the applicant and property owner.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Steep Slopes Permit Application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Enter the applicant, property owner, contractor, property, and proposed work details, and indicate whether you want plan review.

  3. 3

    Gather Required Materials

    If a permit is required, include an erosion and sediment control plan prepared by a licensed professional. The form also lists required insurance proof or a signed, dated exemption certificate.

  4. 4

    Submit To The City

    Submit the application to the department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Steep Slopes Permit Application?
No. The application asks the applicant and property owner to sign and date it; it does not require notarization.
How do I submit the Steep Slopes Permit Application?
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
What information does the application ask for?
It asks for applicant, property owner, contractor, and property details, a description and area of the proposed work, and a choice about watershed plan review.
What must accompany the application if a permit is required?
The form says a permit application must be accompanied by an erosion and sediment control plan prepared by a licensed professional.

Need something notarized?

This Steep Slopes Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another South Bristol form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.