Caroline, NY · Tompkins County
Abbreviated Site Plan Review (ASPR) Application
Property owners and applicants use this application to request an Abbreviated Site Plan Review for specified projects in the Town of Caroline.
What this form is
The application is for accessory apartments in accessory structures, major home occupations, small wind-energy generating systems, farm markets, and certain allowed uses subject to the Caroline Zoning Law. It asks for applicant and property details, zoning and site conditions, and project area information. The form lists required maps and other supporting materials, and says applications must be submitted at least 30 days before a Review Board meeting to be placed on the agenda.
Who needs it
Applicants seeking an Abbreviated Site Plan Review for one of the project types listed on the form should complete it and provide the required supporting materials.
How to submit it
Submit seven paper copies, a digital submission of documents, and the application fee to the Caroline Town Clerk at [email protected] or the listed address, to the attention of the Code Enforcement Officer. Submit at least 30 days before the Review Board meeting.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the Agricultural Data Statement is also completed and dated, with no sworn or notarized attachment stated.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Abbreviated Site Plan Review application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Provide applicant and property information, select the application type, and answer the site and project questions.
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Gather Required Materials
Prepare the listed maps and other supporting materials; include an Agricultural Data Statement if a farm operation is within 500 feet of the parcel.
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Submit To The Town
Submit seven paper copies, a digital submission, and the fee to the Caroline Town Clerk for the Code Enforcement Officer at least 30 days before a Review Board meeting.
Frequently asked questions
- What projects use the Abbreviated Site Plan Review application?
- The form lists accessory apartments in accessory structures, major home occupations, small wind-energy generating systems, farm markets, and certain allowed uses subject to the Caroline Zoning Law.
- How do I submit the ASPR application?
- Send seven paper copies, a digital submission of documents, and the application fee to the Caroline Town Clerk by email or at the listed address, to the attention of the Code Enforcement Officer. Submit at least 30 days before a Review Board meeting.
- What materials must accompany the application?
- The form lists a site map, descriptions and maps of existing conditions and anticipated changes, deeds for any easements or rights-of-way, and the application fee. An Agricultural Data Statement is required if a farm operation is within 500 feet of the parcel.
- Do I need a notary for the ASPR application?
- No. The application requires applicant and owner signatures and dates, but no notary. The Agricultural Data Statement also has a name, title, and date field and does not state a notarization requirement.