Southold, NY · Suffolk County
General Special Exception Application
This application requests a special exception permit from the Southold Town Zoning Board of Appeals and is filed by a property owner or an authorized agent seeking approval for a proposed use or project.
- 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 application to ask the Southold Town Zoning Board of Appeals to approve a proposed special exception use under the town’s zoning ordinance. The packet requests property, project, ownership, and zoning information, and includes a project description, questionnaire, and other supporting forms. Town instructions require the owner’s application signature to be notarized and call for nine collated sets with the original signed set on top. The Zoning Board reviews the filing and, if complete, schedules a public hearing.
Who needs it
A property owner, or an authorized agent applying on the owner’s behalf, needs this form to request a special exception permit from the Southold Town Zoning Board of Appeals.
Why it needs a notary
The application includes a sworn-to jurat with a “Sworn to before me” block; the property owner or authorized agent signing the application must appear before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Download the General Special Exception Application and instructions from the Southold Town website.
- 2
Complete the Packet
Fill out the application and applicable supporting forms, and gather the plans, survey, photos, and other materials listed in the instructions.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule an online notarization session for the application signature that must be notarized.
- 4
Sign on Video
Meet with a commissioned online notary by video and sign as directed during the session.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Prepare nine collated sets with the original signed set on top, attach the filing fee check, and submit the packet as instructed by the town.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Southold. 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 notarized online?
- Complete the application, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. New York authorizes remote online notarization by its notaries under Executive Law §135-c, in effect since 2023. Sign during the video session.
- Do I need to submit supporting documents with this application?
- Yes. The instructions list supporting materials such as an environmental assessment form, questionnaire, plans or survey, photos, and a cover letter. Requirements vary with the project; review the full instructions.
- Who signs the application in front of the notary?
- The application’s jurat follows the signature line for the applicant or authorized agent. The instructions also state that the property owner’s application must be signed and notarized. Confirm who should sign for your filing.
- How many application sets should I submit?
- The instructions request nine collated sets, with the original signed set on top and a check attached. Confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.