Upper Nyack, NY · Rockland County

Planning Board Application

This 15-page packet is for property owners and applicants seeking site plan approval, a special use permit, or a referred tree removal permit from the Village of Upper Nyack Planning Board.

Detailed form~25 min to notarize
  • 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

Use this packet to apply for site plan approval, a new, modified, or renewed special use permit, or a tree removal permit when referred by the Chief Executive Officer. It includes application and contact forms, certifications, a General Municipal Law disclosure, checklists, and submission guidance. Applicants submit two complete sets to the Zoning Inspector for a completeness determination, then provide the requested materials to the Planning Board, including an electronic PDF submission.

Who needs it

Property owners or authorized non-owner applicants seeking Planning Board review for a site plan, special use permit, or referred tree removal permit need this packet.

Why it needs a notary

The owner and non-owner applicant certification pages and the General Municipal Law 809 statement include sworn-to-before-me jurats; each signer completes the applicable statement before a notary.

How to get this notarized

  1. 1

    Download The Application Packet

    Download the Planning Board Application packet from the Village of Upper Nyack.

  2. 2

    Fill In The Applicable Forms

    Complete the application and the applicable owner, applicant, consent, or disclosure certification. Leave signatures for the notary appointment.

  3. 3

    Book An Online Notary

    Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary and have your completed forms and identification ready.

  4. 4

    Sign On Video

    Sign the applicable sworn certification during the video session so the notary can complete its jurat.

  5. 5

    Submit Materials To The Village

    Submit two complete sets to the Zoning Inspector, then follow instructions for the Planning Board’s requested paper copies and electronic PDF.

Preview the form

The blank PDF straight from Upper Nyack. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.

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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’s sworn certifications notarized?
Complete the applicable certification, but wait to sign until your notary appointment. A commissioned online notary will witness your signature during a video session and complete the jurat.
Do I need to notarize every signature page in the packet?
Not every page has a notarial block. The owner-applicant certification, non-owner applicant certification, owner consent, and General Municipal Law 809 statement contain sworn-to-before-me blocks. Complete the applicable page or pages.
Can I use an online notary for this Upper Nyack form?
New York authorizes remote online notarization by its own notaries under Executive Law §135-c, in effect since 2023. A commissioned online notary can witness the applicable signature by secure video.
What do I submit after notarization?
Submit two complete sets of application materials to the Zoning Inspector for a completeness determination. After that determination, follow the inspector’s instructions for paper copies and the electronic PDF submission.
Who should I contact if I am unsure which application materials are required?
Review the packet checklist and contact the Village’s land use board staff or Zoning Inspector about submission details; confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.

Planning Board Application in other Rockland County cities

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