Reading, NY · Schuyler County
Agriculture Data Statement
This statement accompanies certain land-use applications in Reading and identifies nearby farming operations and the proposed project’s location.
What this form is
Applicants must submit this statement with applications for subdivision, special use permit, site plan approval, or use variance approval when a project meets the agricultural-district or nearby-farm conditions described on the form. It requests the applicant’s contact details, a project description, names and addresses of farming operations within 500 feet, and a written location description; it also asks for an attached tax map or clearly drawn map.
Who needs it
Applicants for the listed approvals need this statement when their project is on qualifying property in or near an agricultural district farm operation.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This document does not require a notary; the signer just signs and dates it, and the form requests a tax map or clearly drawn map attachment.
How to submit this form
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Download The Statement
Download the Agriculture Data Statement PDF.
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Complete The Form
Enter the applicant’s contact details, project description, nearby farming operations, and written project location.
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Attach A Map
Attach a tax map or clearly drawn map showing the proposed project relative to the identified farming operations.
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Submit With Your Application
Submit the statement with the applicable subdivision, special use permit, site plan, or use variance application.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Agriculture Data Statement for?
- It provides applicant and project details and identifies farming operations within 500 feet, for certain subdivision, permit, site plan, or variance applications.
- Who must submit this statement?
- Applicants for the listed approvals must submit it when the project is on property in an agricultural district containing a farm operation, or within 500 feet of one.
- Do I need a notary for the Agriculture Data Statement?
- No. This document does not require a notary; the signer just signs and dates it. Include the requested tax map or clearly drawn map attachment.
- How do I submit the Agriculture Data Statement?
- Submit it with the required application. The form does not give a submission address or department, so check the city website for current contact details.