Benton, NY · Yates County

No notary required

Building and Zoning Application

Town of Benton property owners and applicants use this application to request building permits, zoning approvals, and other listed property-related permits.

What this form is

This application is for proposed building work or uses on property in the Town of Benton. It lists requests including building permits, variances or special uses, subdivisions, septic system permits, and site plans; some require additional forms. It asks for applicant and property details, the proposed work or use, construction and setback information, estimated cost, and signatures.

Who needs it

Applicants seeking a listed building or zoning approval for property in the Town of Benton should complete this application.

How to submit it

The form lists the Town of Benton at 1000 SR 14A, Penn Yan, NY 14527, and gives [email protected] as an email contact.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; it mentions no notarized or sworn attachment, so the signer just signs and dates it.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Town of Benton Building and Zoning Application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Enter the applicant and property details, describe the proposed work or use, and provide the requested construction, setback, and cost information.

  3. 3

    Prepare Site Plan Details

    For a site plan, draw roads, setbacks, driveways, existing and proposed structures and features, and a north arrow.

  4. 4

    Sign And Date

    Sign and date the application as requested.

  5. 5

    Contact The Town

    The form lists 1000 SR 14A, Penn Yan, NY 14527, and [email protected] as contact details.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Building and Zoning Application for?
It is used to apply for listed requests such as building permits, variances or special uses, subdivisions, septic system permits, and site plans.
What information does the application ask for?
It asks for applicant and property details, the proposed work or use, construction and setback information, estimated cost, and signatures.
Do I need a notary for the Building and Zoning Application?
No. This application is signed and dated without a notary, and it mentions no notarized or sworn attachment.
How do I submit the Building and Zoning Application?
The form lists the Town of Benton address as 1000 SR 14A, Penn Yan, NY 14527, and provides [email protected] as an email contact.

Need something notarized?

This Building and Zoning Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Benton form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.