Esopus, NY · Ulster County
Site Plan and Special Use Permit Application
This application requests Town of Esopus Planning Board review for a site plan or special use permit and is filed by a project applicant seeking approval for a proposed use or development.
- 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 site plan approval, a special use permit, or both, and to provide project, property, and supporting information for Planning Board review. It also includes agent authorization, an agricultural data statement, and a request to waive a public hearing. The town requires a pre-submission review before formal submission; complete applications are due to the Planning Board Secretary two weeks before the regular monthly meeting.
Who needs it
Applicants seeking Town of Esopus Planning Board site plan approval or a special use permit should complete this packet and submit the required supporting materials.
Why it needs a notary
The agent authorization includes an acknowledgment block; the property owner or owners signing the authorization must appear before the notary and acknowledge signing it.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Site Plan and Special Use Permit Application packet from the Town of Esopus.
- 2
Complete The Packet
Fill out the project and property information and prepare the required supporting materials.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
If using the agent authorization, book a commissioned online notary for the owner acknowledgment.
- 4
Sign On Video
Appear by video and acknowledge the agent authorization signature before the notary.
- 5
Submit To The Town
Provide the completed packet and required materials to the Planning Board Secretary as directed by the town.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Esopus. 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 application?
- Complete the application and required materials, then provide them electronically on a USB drive and in the required paper copies to the Planning Board Secretary. A pre-submission review is required.
- Do I need to notarize the application?
- The agent authorization section has an acknowledgment for the owner’s signature. If an owner completes that authorization, they must sign before a notary and acknowledge the signature.
- Can I sign the agent authorization with a commissioned online notary?
- New York authorizes its own notaries to perform remote online notarizations under Executive Law §135-c, in effect since 2023. Ask the Town of Esopus whether it will accept a remotely notarized agent authorization.
- What supporting materials are listed?
- The packet lists items including a site plan, application fee, deed copy, environmental assessment form, and written project narrative. Additional materials may apply; confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.