Ontario, NY · Wayne County
Special Permit Application
This application requests Town of Ontario Planning/Zoning Board approval for a proposed property use, and is filed by applicants seeking a special permit under the town’s zoning regulations.
- 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
The application asks for applicant and property details, the purpose of the requested permit, and reasons the proposed use meets the town’s stated standards. A questionnaire also requests information about business operations, staffing, parking, visitors, and other aspects of the proposed activity. The form is for people seeking a special permit to use real estate in a manner allowed by zoning regulations; submit it to the Town of Ontario Planning/Zoning Board.
Who needs it
Applicants seeking permission to use real estate for a proposed activity under the Town of Ontario’s zoning regulations should complete and submit this application.
Why it needs a notary
The first page has a sworn-to jurat; the applicant signs before the notary, who completes the venue, date, and notary-public section.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Special Permit Application and questionnaire from the Town of Ontario.
- 2
Fill In The Form
Enter applicant and property details, explain the proposed use, and complete the applicable questionnaire.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule an online session with a commissioned online notary for the sworn-to section.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the applicant section during the video session and have the notary complete the jurat.
- 5
Submit To The Town
Submit the completed application and questionnaire to the Town of Ontario Planning/Zoning Board.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Ontario. 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 Special Permit Application notarized?
- Complete the application, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. Sign the sworn portion during the video session and submit the completed form to the Town of Ontario.
- Do I need to sign the application in front of a notary?
- Yes. The application includes a sworn-to section and a notary-public block. The applicant should sign that portion before the notary.
- Can I complete this form with a commissioned online notary?
- New York authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarizations under Executive Law §135-c, in effect since 2023. Confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
- What information does the questionnaire request?
- It asks about the proposed business or activity, operating hours, staffing, parking, visitors, materials, and other details of the planned property use.
Special Permit Application in other New York cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.