Guilderland, NY · Albany County
Area Variance Application
Guilderland property owners or authorized applicants use this application to request a zoning variance, special use permit, or interpretation from the Zoning Board of Appeals.
What this form is
The application lets an applicant appeal a zoning decision and request a variance, special use permit, or interpretation of the zoning ordinance or map. For an area variance, the town says the application is not complete until the conditions section is completed and submitted. It asks for applicant and property details, reasons for the request, project information, and responses to the variance conditions.
Who needs it
Property owners or people authorized in writing by an owner use this application to appeal a zoning decision or request relief from zoning requirements.
How to submit it
Return the application to the Zoning Administrator, P.O. Box 339, Guilderland, NY 12084. Submit one paper and one digital copy of the application and required project materials; the listed fee is payable to the Town of Guilderland before a public hearing is scheduled.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; it requests an applicant signature and identifies no notarized attachment or sworn step.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the Area Variance Application and checklist.
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Complete the Application
Fill in applicant and property details, select the request type, describe the project, and complete the area variance conditions if requesting an area variance.
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Gather Required Materials
Include the project narrative and survey or plot plan. Add applicable contract or rental agreement and architectural drawings if applicable.
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Submit to the Town
Return the requested paper and digital copies to the Zoning Administrator at P.O. Box 339, Guilderland, NY 12084.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Area Variance Application?
- No. The application requests a signature and date, but does not identify a notarized attachment or sworn step.
- How do I submit the Area Variance Application?
- Return it to the Zoning Administrator at P.O. Box 339, Guilderland, NY 12084. The form requests one paper and one digital copy of the application and project materials.
- What materials does the application checklist request?
- It lists a project narrative, a survey or plot plan, and, when applicable, a conditional purchase contract or rental agreement and architectural drawings. Paper and digital copies are requested for specified materials.
- What fee does the form list?
- The checklist lists a $200 commercial fee and a $100 residential fee, payable to the Town of Guilderland before scheduling a public hearing.