East Haven, CT · New Haven County

Appeal of Zoning Enforcement Officer Action

This form lets an appellant ask the East Haven Zoning Board of Appeals to review a zoning enforcement action and provide information about the property and grounds for appeal.

Standard form~15 min to notarize
  • 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

Use this form to appeal a notice of violation, cease and desist order, or permit issued or denied by the Zoning Enforcement Officer. It asks for property and party details, a description of the action being challenged, and how the appellant is aggrieved, including any claimed errors. The appellant or authorized agent completes the appeal information and signs the statement under oath for review by the Zoning Board of Appeals.

Who needs it

An appellant challenging a notice of violation, cease and desist order, or permit decision by East Haven’s Zoning Enforcement Officer needs this form.

Why it needs a notary

The form includes a jurat-style notary statement requiring the appellant or authorized agent for the owner named in the block to make an oath before the notary.

How to get this notarized

  1. 1

    Download the Appeal Form

    Get the Appeal of Zoning Enforcement Officer Action form from the Town of East Haven.

  2. 2

    Fill In the Appeal Details

    Provide the property, owner, appellant, and action information, and describe why you are aggrieved.

  3. 3

    Book an Online Notary

    Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary and have identification ready.

  4. 4

    Sign and Swear on Video

    Sign the appeal and make the oath in the notary statement during your video appointment.

  5. 5

    Submit the Form to the Town

    Send the completed appeal to the East Haven Zoning Board of Appeals according to the town’s filing instructions.

Preview the form

The blank PDF straight from East Haven. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.

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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 get the zoning appeal form notarized online?
Complete the appeal details, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. Sign and make the oath during the video appointment, then submit the completed form to the town.
Do I need to sign the form in front of a notary?
Yes. The form includes a notary statement saying the signer made an oath that the statements were true and correct before the notary. Wait to sign until your notary appointment.
Can a commissioned online notary notarize this form for a Connecticut signer?
Connecticut authorizes remote online notarization for its own notaries under Public Act 23-28, codified at Conn. Gen. Stat. §3-95b, effective October 1, 2023. Conn. Gen. Stat. §1-57 recognizes qualifying notarial acts performed outside Connecticut.
Where do I submit the completed appeal?
The form is addressed to the East Haven Zoning Board of Appeals. Check with the town about its current filing instructions and any submission requirements; confirm with the town clerk if unsure.

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