Chestnut Ridge, NY · Rockland County
Planning Board Application
This application lets property owners or their authorized agents request planning, zoning, subdivision, site plan, or special permit review from the municipality’s boards.
- 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 10-page application gathers project details, property information, referral-agency checks, and applicant and owner statements. It includes sworn statements about the application, ownership or consent, potential conflicts of interest, nearby property owners, and reimbursement for professional consulting services. Applicants use the relevant sections to request review or approval for matters such as subdivisions, site plans, special permits, and zoning relief.
Who needs it
Property owners or authorized agents seeking planning, zoning, subdivision, site plan, or special permit review should complete the applicable sections and sworn statements.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes multiple state-jurat blocks marked “SWORN to before,” including blocks for the applicant, owner, and other affiants, who must sign before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Planning Board Application from the municipality and identify the sections that apply to your project.
- 2
Fill Out The Form
Enter project, property, applicant, and owner information. Leave applicable sworn statements unsigned.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a video session with a commissioned online notary for the people who must swear to the statements.
- 4
Sign During The Video Session
Show your identification and sign each applicable jurat section when directed by the notary.
- 5
Submit The Application
Send the completed application and required plans or copies to the municipality and any applicable referral agencies.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Chestnut Ridge. 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 get the application notarized online?
- Complete the form without signing its sworn statements, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. Sign the applicable jurat sections during the video session and follow the submission instructions provided by the municipality.
- Do I need to notarize every sworn statement?
- The application contains several separate “SWORN to before” blocks for different statements and signers. Review which sections apply to your application and who must sign each one; confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary for this form?
- New York authorizes its own notaries to perform remote online notarization under Executive Law §135-c, in effect since 2023. Rush Notary can connect you with a commissioned online notary for a video session.
- What should I prepare before my notary appointment?
- Have the completed application and valid identification ready. Do not sign the sworn statements beforehand; the applicant, owner, or other named affiant must sign the applicable section during the notary session.
Other forms in Chestnut Ridge
Planning Board Application in other Rockland County cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.