Application for Wooden
Public Walks Permit
TC-18 rev. 8/19
Donna Lent, Town Clerk
Lauren Thoden, Deputy Town Clerk
One Independence Hill, Farmingville, NY 11738
(631) 451-9101 FAX: 451-9264
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Pursuant to Brookhaven Town Code Chapter 83, between April 1 and October 31 of each
year, only vehicles with a valid Business Use Permit or Special Use Permit may operate on
any wooden public walk within the Town of Brookhaven.
Business Use Permit: Only vehicles used for business purposes are eligible for business
use permit. Completed applications for a business use permit must be submitted with
copies of the following:
• Proof of business (e.g. Corporate Documentation, Business Certificate, Professional
License, etc.)
• Proof of ongoing work on Fire Island (e.g. Contracts/Quotes/Invoices evidencing
current and future work on Fire Island)
• Valid driver license(s) of vehicle operator(s)
• Valid vehicle registration (if applicable). The vehicle must be registered in the name
of the business.
• Insurance Certificate. The insurance policy must be issued to the business. Please
see additional insurance requirements below.
• If applying for multiple permits, the applicant must submit a notarized statement on
letterhead identifying the business need for each permit and the names of all vehicle
operators with copies of their driver licenses.
Special Use Permit: Only bona fide chartered homeowners’ associations operating
electrically powered golf or similar type carts used solely for the transport of persons with
special needs due to a disability are eligible for a special use permit. Completed
applications for special use permit must be submitted with copies of the following:
Valid driver license of vehicle operator
Valid vehicle registration (if applicable)
Insurance Certificate. The insurance policy must be issued to the association.
Please see additional insurance requirements below.
Notarized statement on letterhead from the homeowner’s association confirming the
sole use of the vehicle will be for the transport of persons with special needs due to
a disability.
Insurance Requirements: Insurance certificate showing one million dollars ($1,000,000)
combined single-limit bodily injury and property damage and five thousand dollars ($5,000)
medical-payment liability insurance for such vehicle showing Town of Brookhaven as
certificate holder. The certificate must include the vehicle identification number (VIN #). The
business or homeowners’ association making application must be listed as insured on the
certificate.
Fee: $100.00 Check or Money Order must be made payable to: Donna Lent, Brookhaven Town
Clerk