Chestnut Ridge, NY · Rockland County
Application for Certificate of Use
This application requests a Certificate of Use and is completed by a business owner or tenant seeking approval for a business space in Chestnut Ridge.
What this form is
The application requests a Certificate of Use and asks for the project location, property details, business owner or tenant information, and a description of the proposed use. It requires an owner's consent letter and a floor plan showing the space layout, exits, emergency lights, and sprinklers. Fire safety inspections must be completed before the certificate is issued; a Village Engineer site plan compliance inspection may also be necessary.
Who needs it
A business owner or tenant seeking a Certificate of Use for a space in Chestnut Ridge needs to provide this application.
How to submit it
Submit the application to Building, Planning and Zoning, 277 Old Nyack Turnpike, Chestnut Ridge, NY 10977. The form lists a $100 Certificate of Use fee.
About notarization
This application is signed without a notary; it lists an owner's consent letter and floor plan as attachments, with no notarized or sworn step stated.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Certificate of Use application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Provide the project location, property details, business owner or tenant information, and description of the space's use.
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Gather Required Attachments
Include the owner's consent letter and a floor plan showing the layout, exits, emergency lights, and sprinklers.
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Submit To The Department
Submit the application to Building, Planning and Zoning at the address listed on the form; the form lists a $100 fee.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Certificate of Use application ask for?
- It asks for the project location, property details, business owner or tenant information, and a description of the proposed use.
- What attachments does the application require?
- The application requires an owner's consent letter and a floor plan showing the space layout, exits, emergency lights, and sprinklers.
- Do I need a notary for the Certificate of Use application?
- No. The application is signed without a notary. It lists an owner's consent letter and floor plan as attachments but states no notarized or sworn step.
- How do I submit the Certificate of Use application?
- Submit it to Building, Planning and Zoning at 277 Old Nyack Turnpike, Chestnut Ridge, NY 10977. The form lists a $100 fee.
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