Chestnut Ridge, NY · Rockland County
Planning Board Application Review Form
This application packet collects project, property, and applicant information for people seeking Planning Board or other board review in the Village of Chestnut Ridge.
- 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 Village requires 14 sets of the application packet, including the completed Application Review Form, an Environmental Assessment Form, drawings, a project narrative, supporting materials, and the applicable fee. The packet includes sworn affidavits and, when the owner or applicant is a legal entity, a Certificate of Resolution naming people authorized to act for it. Applicants also complete the relevant sections for their requested review, such as a subdivision, site plan, or variance.
Who needs it
Applicants seeking subdivision, site plan, special permit, zoning, or other listed board review in Chestnut Ridge must complete the relevant sections and submit the required packet.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application Packet
Get the Planning Board application packet from the Village of Chestnut Ridge and review its instructions.
- 2
Complete the Relevant Sections
Fill in the project and contact details and complete the sections that apply to your requested board review.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote appointment for the sworn affidavits included in the packet.
- 4
Sign During the Video Session
Leave affidavit signatures blank until the commissioned online notary directs you to sign during the video appointment.
- 5
Submit the Required Sets
Assemble 14 sets with the required supporting materials and fee, then submit them to the Village as instructed.
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 affidavits notarized online?
- Complete the form but leave the signature fields blank. Book an online session, show your identification, and sign the sworn statements during the video appointment with a commissioned online notary.
- Do I need to notarize the entire application packet?
- The packet identifies sworn affidavits that must be notarized, including the Applicant’s Combined Affidavit and Certification and the Affidavit of Ownership. Check the Village’s submission instructions for your specific application.
- Can a commissioned online notary notarize these affidavits?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by its own notaries under Executive Law §135-c, effective in 2023. A commissioned online notary can conduct the session remotely; confirm the Village’s submission requirements if unsure.
- What should I submit with this form?
- The packet calls for 14 sets, including the completed review form, Environmental Assessment Form, drawings, project narrative, any helpful supporting items, and the application fee. Confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.