Greenburgh, NY · Westchester County
ADU Special Permit Application
This 30-page packet requests Planning Board approval for an accessory dwelling unit and is filed by a property owner or authorized representative with Greenburgh’s Community Development and Conservation Department.
- 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
Greenburgh requires this application packet to seek a special permit for an accessory dwelling unit, including one proposed with a new subdivision or site plan. The packet collects property and project details, responses to ADU criteria, drawings, fees, and supporting forms; it also includes an affidavit of ownership and occupancy-related requirements. Applicants submit the materials to the Department of Community Development and Conservation for review before the application may be considered by the Planning Board.
Who needs it
Property owners seeking Planning Board approval for an ADU in Greenburgh, or an authorized representative completing the application on an owner’s behalf, need this packet.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the ADU Special Permit Application packet and review its instructions, worksheet, affidavit, and supporting form requirements.
- 2
Complete The Packet
Fill in the property and project information, respond to applicable criteria, and prepare required drawings and supporting materials.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a commissioned online notary to notarize the ownership affidavit.
- 4
Sign On Video
Show identification and sign and swear to the affidavit during the online notary session.
- 5
Submit To The Town
Include the notarized affidavit with the completed application materials and file the packet with Greenburgh’s Community Development and Conservation Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Greenburgh. 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 notarize the ownership affidavit?
- Complete the affidavit, then book a commissioned online notary. Sign and swear to it during the video session, and include the notarized affidavit with your application packet.
- Do I need to notarize the entire ADU application?
- The packet includes an ownership affidavit with a notary jurat. The form text identifies that affidavit for notarization; confirm with the city, town or village if unsure about submission requirements.
- Can I sign the affidavit with an online notary?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by its own notaries under Executive Law §135-c, in effect since 2023. Use a commissioned online notary and check with Greenburgh if you have questions about filing the notarized affidavit.
- Where do I submit the completed packet?
- The instructions say applications may be filed with the Department of Community Development and Conservation at Town Hall. The packet lists weekday filing hours of 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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