Colonie, NY · Albany County
Zoning Board of Appeals Application
Property owners seeking a zoning variance in the Village of Colonie use this application and environmental assessment form to request review by the Zoning Board of Appeals.
What this form is
This application requests a use or area variance and includes a project questionnaire and Short Environmental Assessment Form. The submission checklist calls for a completed application, environmental assessment form, current site plan, floor plan showing each area’s use, and the application fee under the current Village fee schedule. It asks for owner and project details, property and building information, the requested variance, and the reason for hardship.
Who needs it
Property owners seeking a use or area variance from the Village of Colonie Zoning Board of Appeals need to complete this application.
How to submit it
Submit 10 physical copies and an electronic version to the Zoning Board of Appeals at Village Hall, 2 Thunder Road, Colonie, NY 12205, unless otherwise noted. Include the application fee in accordance with the current Village fee schedule.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the owner signs and dates the application, and the applicant or sponsor signs and dates the environmental assessment form.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Zoning Board of Appeals application and environmental assessment form.
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Complete The Forms
Fill out the application and environmental assessment form, including the project, property, variance, and hardship information requested.
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Gather Supporting Materials
Include a current site plan, a floor plan showing each area’s use, and the application fee under the current Village fee schedule.
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Submit To The Village
Submit 10 physical copies and an electronic version to the Zoning Board of Appeals at Village Hall, unless otherwise noted.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Zoning Board of Appeals Application for?
- Property owners use it to request a use or area variance. It includes an environmental assessment form and a checklist of supporting materials.
- What documents go with the application?
- The checklist calls for an environmental assessment form, current site plan, floor plan showing each area’s use, and the application fee under the current Village fee schedule.
- Do I need a notary for the Zoning Board of Appeals Application?
- No. The document has no notary block; the owner signs and dates the application, and the applicant or sponsor signs and dates the environmental assessment form.
- How do I submit the Zoning Board of Appeals Application?
- Submit 10 physical copies and an electronic version to the Zoning Board of Appeals at Village Hall, 2 Thunder Road, Colonie, NY 12205, unless otherwise noted.
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This Zoning Board of Appeals Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Colonie form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.