Planning and Zoning Applications

PLANNING AND ZONING APPLICATIONS ONLINE

We are pleased to offer our Citizens and Businesses the opportunity to apply and pay for Planning and Zoning applications online. 

Here is a list of all the Planning and Zoning Applications that can be completed online: 

  • Area Variance
  • Sketch Plan Conference and Approval
  • Site Plan Approval - Major
  • Site Plan Approval - Minor
  • Special Use Permit
  • Subdivision
  • Use Variance
  • Zone Change
  • Zoning Compliance Certificate

Online Application Instructions

To apply for any of any of our Planning and Zoning applications online, you are required to create an account on the Accela Citizen Access (ACA) Portal.

Once an account has been created, log in to begin the Planning and Zoning application process.

Click here to be redirected to the Accela Citizen Access (ACA) portal. 

How to create an ACA account?

How to Apply/Register online for Planning and Zoning Applications?

All Planning and Zoning application questions should be directed to the Planning and Community Development Department at (315) 785-7741.


Downloadable Application Forms

The following links contain downloadable and fillable PDF versions of application forms.  Once completed, forms may be submitted via mail or shipping company, or in person by scheduling an appointment at City Hall.  






Contact Us Information
Phone Numbers
315-785-7741
Fax: 315-782-9014
Emergencies: Dial 911
Location
245 Washington Street
Room 304
Watertown,
NY
13601

Monday - Friday
8:30 am - 4:30 pm