City of Ithaca, NY · Tompkins County
Subdivision Application Packet
This packet lets property owners or their applicants request Planning and Development Board approval to subdivide property in Ithaca and provide supporting project and environmental information.
- 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 packet to apply for approval to subdivide property in the City of Ithaca. It includes the subdivision application, environmental assessment form, public notice materials, mailing certification, and an owner authorization form if required. The applicant must submit the completed, notarized application with applicable supporting information to Planning Board Staff, generally at least six weeks before the meeting where the application will be considered.
Who needs it
Property owners or their authorized applicants seeking Planning and Development Board approval to subdivide property in the City of Ithaca need this packet.
Why it needs a notary
The application has a sworn jurat, and the applicant must sign before the notary; the included owner authorization form also has a sworn-to block if required.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Packet
Download the City of Ithaca Subdivision Application Packet and review its application, supporting information, deadlines, and notice requirements.
- 2
Fill Out The Forms
Complete the application and applicable supporting forms, including the environmental assessment and owner authorization form if required.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary for the application’s sworn jurat and any required owner authorization.
- 4
Sign On Video
Show identification and sign the applicable sworn form during the online notary video session.
- 5
Submit To The City
Send the notarized application and applicable supporting materials to Ithaca Planning Board Staff by the packet’s stated deadline.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from City of Ithaca. 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 Ithaca subdivision application notarized online?
- Complete the form, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. New York authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarizations under Executive Law §135-c, effective in 2023. Sign during the video session.
- Do I need to notarize the whole subdivision packet?
- The application form says it must be completed and notarized. Its jurat is for the applicant’s sworn signature. The included owner authorization form also has a sworn-to block if that form is required.
- What else must I submit with the application?
- The packet calls for supporting information, including a proposed subdivision plat and environmental information. Submit applicable materials and the application fee to Planning Board Staff; the packet also describes electronic submission and notice requirements.
- Can I submit a remotely notarized form to Ithaca?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by its own notaries under Executive Law §135-c. Before submitting, ask Ithaca Planning Board Staff whether the notarized form meets its submission requirements; confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.