Mount Pleasant, NY · Westchester County
Accessory Apartment Application and Instructions
This application packet requests a Mount Pleasant Planning Board accessory apartment permit and is filed by the property owner seeking approval for an apartment in a one-family dwelling.
- 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 packet explains the application materials and review process for an accessory apartment permit, including plans, photographs, an environmental assessment form, and a $150 fee. The town requires a permit before an accessory apartment is created, maintained, or occupied; the application proceeds through completeness review, Planning Board review and a public hearing, followed by a building permit if approved.
Who needs it
A property owner seeking a Mount Pleasant accessory apartment permit must submit the application packet and supporting materials for Planning Board review.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application Packet
Download the Mount Pleasant accessory apartment application and instructions from the town’s document page.
- 2
Complete the Forms
Fill out the application and ownership affidavit, and gather the plans, photographs, environmental form, and other materials listed in the packet.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization for the ownership affidavit before signing it.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign and swear to the affidavit during your online notarization appointment.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Assemble the required application sets and submit the completed packet to the Planning Office for review.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Mount Pleasant. 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 sign and swear to it before a commissioned online notary. Assemble it with the application packet and required supporting documents for submission.
- Do I need to submit supporting documents with the application?
- Yes. The packet lists a building permit application, environmental assessment form, survey, site or parking plan, floor plans, photographs, ownership affidavit, statement of understanding, and a $150 fee.
- Can I sign the affidavit with a commissioned online notary?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by its notaries under Executive Law §135-c. Confirm that the town will accept your remotely notarized affidavit before submitting the application.
- Where do I submit the completed application?
- The packet directs applicants to submit the application to the Planning Office for completeness review. Confirm with the city, town or village if unsure about submission details.