Groton, NY · Tompkins County
Application for Site Plan Review
Applicants use this form to request preliminary site plan review and a land use permit for a proposed business or project in the Town of Groton.
What this form is
The application starts the Town of Groton’s site plan review process for a proposed business or project and requests project, property, contact, construction, and permit information. Applicants must provide site maps and address every item on the Site Plan Checklist, along with the preliminary environmental assessment and any applicable agricultural data statement. The instructions describe preliminary and final review, required Planning Board attendance, a public hearing, and application fees.
Who needs it
A business or project applicant seeking site plan review in Groton must complete this application and provide the required maps and supporting materials.
How to submit it
Mail or bring the application packet to the Groton Town Clerk’s Office, PO Box 36, 101 Conger Blvd., Groton, NY 13073. Submit the application and fees at least 10 days before a Planning Board meeting.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the applicant and, when required, the landowner sign, and the environmental form is affirmed and dated.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the site plan review application and its included checklist and environmental assessment form.
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Complete The Application
Enter project, property, applicant, and contact information; obtain the landowner’s signature if the applicant does not own the property.
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Gather Required Materials
Provide site maps, address the checklist items, and include the environmental assessment and applicable agricultural data statement.
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Submit To The Town
Mail or bring the packet and fees to the Groton Town Clerk’s Office at least 10 days before a Planning Board meeting.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Site Plan Review Application?
- No. This document is signed without a notary; the applicant and, when required, the landowner sign, and the environmental form is affirmed and dated.
- How do I submit the Site Plan Review Application?
- Mail or bring the packet to the Groton Town Clerk’s Office at PO Box 36, 101 Conger Blvd., Groton, NY 13073. The instructions say to submit it at least 10 days before a Planning Board meeting.
- What materials must accompany the application?
- Provide site maps and address all items on the Site Plan Checklist. The preliminary application also includes an Environmental Assessment Form and, when applicable, an Agricultural Data Statement.
- What are the application fees?
- The instructions list a $100 fee for proposed business areas of 1,999 square feet or less and $200 for areas of 2,000 square feet or more. Additional review costs may also be charged.
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