Buchanan, NY · Westchester County
Soil and Excavation Permit Application
Property owners and applicants use this application to request a Buchanan permit for proposed soil disturbance or excavation work on a property.
What this form is
This application requests a soil and excavation permit from the Village of Buchanan’s Office of the Building Inspector. It asks for applicant and property details, the proposed activity, contractor and equipment information, and project duration. Applicants must attach a property survey, erosion control plan, landscape plan, and proof of compensation insurance; other documents are required when applicable.
Who needs it
Property owners or other applicants proposing soil disturbance or excavation in Buchanan use this application to request a permit.
How to submit it
Submit the application to the Office of the Building Inspector, Village of Buchanan, 236 Tate Ave., Buchanan, NY 10511.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; if the applicant is not the owner, the form requires the owner’s signed consent.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Soil and Excavation Permit Application.
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Complete The Application
Provide applicant, property, contractor, equipment, project-duration, and proposed-activity information.
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Gather Required Attachments
Attach the listed survey, plans, and insurance proof; include other listed documents when required.
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Sign And Submit
Sign and date the application, obtain the owner’s signed consent if needed, and submit it to the Office of the Building Inspector.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for this permit application?
- No. This application has no notary block; the owner signs and dates it. If the applicant is not the owner, the form requires the owner’s signed consent.
- How do I submit the soil and excavation permit application?
- Submit the application to the Office of the Building Inspector at the Village of Buchanan, 236 Tate Ave., Buchanan, NY 10511.
- What attachments does the application require?
- The application lists a property survey, erosion control plan and specifications, landscape plan and specifications for final site stabilization, and proof of compensation insurance. Other listed items apply when required.
- What information does the application request?
- It asks for applicant and property details, the proposed activity, contractor information, equipment types and quantities, and the project duration.
Need something notarized?
This Soil and Excavation Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Buchanan form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.