Spring Valley, NY · Rockland County
Planning Board Application
This 12-page application packet is for property owners or applicants seeking Spring Valley Planning Board review of a subdivision, site plan, special use permit, or other listed land-use matter.
- 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 packet collects project, property, ownership, and applicant information for Planning Board review, and lists the plans, assessments, fees, and other materials required with a submission. It includes an applicant’s combined affidavit and certification, an affidavit of ownership or owner’s consent, and an affidavit for nearby property owners. The Village requires the application materials for Planning Board submissions; check the attached checklist and fee schedule for items relevant to your project.
Who needs it
Property owners or applicants submitting a subdivision, site plan, special use permit, or other listed land-use matter to the Spring Valley Planning Board need this packet.
Why it needs a notary
The applicant signs the combined affidavit and certification, and the owner signs the ownership affidavit or consent, before a notary; a nearby-property-owner affidavit also has a notary block.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Spring Valley Planning Board application packet and review its checklist and fee schedule.
- 2
Complete The Applicable Sections
Fill in the project and applicant details, prepare the required supporting materials, and identify the affidavit pages that apply.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary for the affidavit or consent that needs notarization.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the applicable affidavit during the video session and follow the notary’s instructions.
- 5
Submit To The Village
Send the completed application and required materials to the Village using the submission instructions in the packet.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Spring Valley. 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 Planning Board application notarized online?
- Complete the packet, then book with a commissioned online notary. Sign the applicant or owner affidavit during your video session, following the notary’s instructions.
- Do I need to notarize every page of the application?
- The packet has notary blocks on the applicant’s combined affidavit and certification, the owner’s affidavit or consent, and the nearby-property-owner affidavit. Notarize the applicable affidavit pages, not every page.
- Can I use an online notary for this Spring Valley form?
- New York authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarizations under Executive Law §135-c. Ask the Village or your project professional whether a remotely notarized signature meets submission requirements.
- What supporting materials should I submit with the application?
- The packet lists application and escrow fees, copies of the application and checklist, an Environmental Assessment Form, and project materials such as plans and a recent survey. Requirements vary by project; review the checklist.
- Where do I submit the completed Planning Board application?
- The packet directs applicants to submit materials electronically to the listed contacts and to keep subsequent correspondence in the same email thread. Confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
Other forms in Spring Valley
Planning Board Application in other Rockland County cities
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