Ballston Spa, NY · Saratoga County

No notary required

Sidewalk Cafes, Outdoor Dining and Sidewalk Sales Permit

This permit application collects business, applicant, property owner, and outdoor operation details for proposed sidewalk cafes, dining, or sales in Ballston Spa.

What this form is

Businesses use this application to request a permit for sidewalk cafes, outdoor dining, or sidewalk sales. The permit is valid from April 1 through October 31 of the calendar year. The form asks for business, applicant, and property owner details, proposed outdoor operation hours, a complete equipment list, and a signed affidavit; the Building Department completes the permit decision section.

Who needs it

A business proposing a sidewalk cafe, outdoor dining, or sidewalk sales in Ballston Spa needs to complete this permit application.

How to submit it

Submit the completed permit to the Village of Ballston Spa Building Department, 66 Front Street, Ballston Spa, NY 12020; the form lists 518-885-3167.

About notarization

This application is signed without a notary; it includes an affidavit in which the applicant swears the statements and submitted plans are true and complete.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Sidewalk Cafes, Outdoor Dining and Sidewalk Sales Permit application.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Fill in the business, applicant, property owner, proposed hours, and sidewalk equipment sections.

  3. 3

    Sign And Date

    Sign and date the affidavit stating that the application statements and submitted plans are true and complete.

  4. 4

    Submit To The Building Department

    Submit the completed application to the Village of Ballston Spa Building Department at 66 Front Street.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Sidewalk Cafes, Outdoor Dining and Sidewalk Sales Permit?
No. The application has a signature and date line, not a notary block. Its affidavit asks the applicant to swear that the statements and submitted plans are true and complete.
How do I submit the sidewalk permit application?
Submit it to the Village of Ballston Spa Building Department at 66 Front Street, Ballston Spa, NY 12020. The form lists 518-885-3167.
What information does the application ask for?
It asks for business, applicant, and property owner details, proposed outdoor operation hours, a complete list of sidewalk equipment, and a signed affidavit.
When is the permit valid?
The form states that the permit is valid from April 1 through October 31 of the calendar year.

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This Sidewalk Cafes, Outdoor Dining and Sidewalk Sales Permit doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Ballston Spa form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.