Butternuts, NY · Otsego County
Application for Site Plan Review
This application requests site plan review for proposed land use in the Town of Butternuts and is filed with the Planning Board by the property owner or an authorized representative.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
The form identifies the property, proposed use, project dimensions, and whether work has started. The property owner certifies and swears that the information is true to the best of their knowledge. The application says to attach all checklist items, pay the applicable filing fee to the Town of Butternuts, and submit it at least 10 days before the scheduled review meeting; approval expires after one year.
Who needs it
A property owner seeking site plan review in Butternuts must file this application and may authorize a representative to attend the Planning Board meeting.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a Notary Public signature line and stamp area; the property owner signs the certification swearing the application information is true before the notary.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Application
Get the Town of Butternuts Application for Site Plan Review.
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Complete the Form
Enter the owner and property details, proposed use, project dimensions, and whether work has started. Attach all checklist items.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary for the owner's sworn certification.
- 4
Sign on Video
Follow the notary's instructions to complete the notarized signing remotely.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Pay the applicable filing fee and submit the application at least 10 days before the scheduled Planning Board meeting.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Butternuts. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I submit the site plan review application?
- Complete the application, attach all checklist items, and pay the applicable fee to the Town of Butternuts. The form says it must be received at least 10 days before the scheduled Planning Board meeting.
- Do I need to sign this application before a notary?
- The form includes a Notary Public signature line and stamp area, along with the property owner's sworn certification. Sign before a commissioned online notary and follow the notary's instructions.
- Can I sign this form with an online notary?
- New York authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarizations under Executive Law §135-c, effective since 2023. A commissioned online notary can guide you through signing on video.
- Who can attend the Planning Board meeting?
- The form says the property owner or a duly authorized representative must attend. The owner can use the application to authorize someone to represent them at the meeting; confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
Application for Site Plan Review in other New York cities
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