Benton, NY · Yates County
Division of Property Not Subject to Subdivision Approval
Property owners and buyers use this form to request confirmation that a proposed property division does not require subdivision approval in the Town of Benton.
What this form is
This form documents a proposed property division and asks the Town of Benton to determine whether subdivision approval is required. The seller and buyer provide contact details and parcel information, identify the type of division, and certify the information provided. Submit the form with a sketch based on the current tax map and any required additional evidence; the sketch must show parcel boundaries, acreage, and road frontage.
Who needs it
Sellers and buyers proposing a property division in the Town of Benton use this form to seek a determination about subdivision approval.
How to submit it
Submit the completed form with a sketch and any required additional evidence to the Town of Benton Code Enforcement Officer.
About notarization
The seller and buyer sign and date this form without a notary; its approval affidavit refers to officials being sworn, but this document does not require notarization.
How to submit this form
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Download The Form
Download the property division form for the Town of Benton.
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Complete The Form
Enter the property location, seller and buyer contact details, tax map number, and information about the proposed division.
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Prepare The Sketch
Provide a sketch based on the current tax map showing the original parcel boundaries, dividing boundary, and resulting parcels' acreage and road frontage.
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Submit The Materials
Submit the form, sketch, and any required additional evidence to the Town of Benton Code Enforcement Officer.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Benton property division form?
- No. The seller and buyer sign and date the form without a notary; the approval affidavit refers to officials being sworn, but this document does not require notarization.
- How do I submit the Benton property division form?
- Submit the completed form with a sketch and any required additional evidence to the Town of Benton Code Enforcement Officer.
- What should the property sketch show?
- Base the sketch on the current tax map. It should show the parcel boundaries before division, the dividing boundary, and the acreage and road frontage of the resulting parcels.