Knox, NY · Albany County
Use Variance Application
This application asks the Town of Knox Zoning Board of Appeals to review a proposed use variance and is filed by the property owner or another applicant with legal standing.
- 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
The application requests review of a proposed use variance and asks the applicant to explain the hardship, unique parcel circumstances, and effects on the zoning district. The Town of Knox requires supporting materials, including a deed or proof of legal standing, a site plan and other listed documents; applicants must submit eight collated packets and meet nearby-owner notification requirements. An applicant certification states that the application information is true to the applicant’s knowledge and belief.
Who needs it
A property owner or other applicant with documented legal standing who seeks a use variance from the Town of Knox Zoning Board of Appeals needs this application.
Why it needs a notary
The applicant certification contains a jurat beginning “Sworn to before me”; the applicant signs and swears to the statements before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Town of Knox use variance application and review its procedures and supporting-document requirements.
- 2
Complete The Application
Fill out the application and certification, and gather the required supporting materials and notification documents.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule an online notarization for the applicant certification that must be sworn before a notary.
- 4
Sign On Video
Show identification and sign and swear to the certification during the online session as directed by the notary.
- 5
Submit To The Town
Assemble the required packets and submit the application and supporting documents to the Town of Knox.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Knox. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
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 applicant certification notarized online?
- Complete the application, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. Sign and swear to the certification during the video session, following the notary’s instructions.
- Do I need to sign the application in front of a notary?
- The applicant certification includes a jurat and says it must be sworn to before a notary. Sign that certification in the notary’s presence, including during an online session.
- What supporting materials does the use variance application require?
- The procedures call for eight collated packets containing all application forms and relevant materials. Depending on your situation, these include a deed or proof of legal standing, site plan, narrative, tax map and required notification evidence.
- Can the Town of Knox accept an online notarization?
- New York permits a commissioned online notary to perform remote notarization. Check with the Town of Knox about its submission requirements; confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
Use Variance Application in other New York cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.