Groton, NY · Tompkins County
Special Permit Preliminary Site Plan Review Application
This application requests a Town of Groton special permit and preliminary site plan review for listed projects, and is filed by the applicant with the Town Clerk’s Office.
- 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 form to apply for a special permit and preliminary site plan review for a cemetery, large-scale energy project, mine, junk yard, high-density housing, manufactured home park, or sexually oriented business. The applicant provides project and landowner details, signs an affidavit, and submits required maps, plans, attachments, fees, and other materials. The Town requires a complete application at least 10 days before a Town Board meeting to be considered for that month’s agenda.
Who needs it
An applicant seeking a Town of Groton special permit for one of the project types listed on the application must complete and submit this form.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Town of Groton Special Permit Preliminary Site Plan Review Application.
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Complete The Form
Fill in applicant, project, and landowner details, and gather the required plans, attachments, and supporting materials.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule with a commissioned online notary to notarize the applicant affidavit.
- 4
Sign On Video
Appear by video and sign the affidavit when directed by the notary.
- 5
Submit To The Town
Submit the complete application, required materials, and fees to the Town Clerk’s Office by the stated deadline.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Groton. 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 submit the special permit application?
- Complete the application and provide the required plans, attachments, digital files if available, and fees. Submit them to the Town Clerk’s Office at least 10 days before the Town Board meeting you are targeting.
- Do I need to sign this application in front of a notary?
- Yes. The applicant’s affidavit says it must be sworn or affirmed and subscribed before a notary. Sign the affidavit in the notary’s presence, including during an eligible online notarization.
- Can I use an online notary for the affidavit?
- New York authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarizations under Executive Law §135-c, effective in 2023. You can arrange an appointment with a commissioned online notary to complete the affidavit.
- What if I am unsure which plans or attachments are required?
- The application lists plans and supporting materials, and the requirements depend on the project. Contact the Town of Groton’s Code Enforcement Officer with questions; confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.