Berne, NY · Albany County
Application for Variance
This application asks the Town of Berne Zoning Board of Appeals to consider a variance from the town zoning ordinance.
What this form is
Use this application to request relief from a requirement of the Town of Berne Zoning Ordinance. It asks for the ordinance provision involved, grounds for the request, applicant and property owner details, lot information, current zoning and use, and a description of proposed work. The form requires a scaled plot plan in triplicate and any substantiating evidence in triplicate.
Who needs it
Applicants seeking a variance from a requirement of the Town of Berne Zoning Ordinance can use this application.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; the form calls for a plot plan and any substantiating evidence, but does not say they must be notarized.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Application for Variance.
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Complete The Application
Describe the variance requested, ordinance provision, grounds, applicant and owner, lot, zoning, current use, and proposed improvements.
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Gather Attachments
Attach a scaled plot plan in triplicate and any substantiating evidence in triplicate.
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Sign And Date
Sign and date the application.
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Submit To The City
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Application for Variance?
- No. The application calls for the applicant's signature and date, not notarization. It also requests a plot plan and any substantiating evidence, without saying those attachments must be notarized.
- How do I submit the Application for Variance?
- The form does not provide submission instructions. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
- What attachments does the application require?
- Attach a plot plan in triplicate, drawn to scale, showing the lot and existing and proposed improvements. The form also asks applicants to enclose any substantiating evidence in triplicate.