Kirkwood, NY · Broome County

No notary required

Zoning Board of Appeals Application

Property owners or applicants use this application to appeal a zoning decision or request a variance, interpretation, or special use permit from Kirkwood’s Zoning Board of Appeals.

What this form is

This application asks the Zoning Board of Appeals to review a decision or consider an area or use variance, zoning interpretation, special use permit, or related request. It collects applicant and property details, the type and reasons for the appeal, and nearby land-use information. The form also states that applicants must provide 15 copies of plans and supporting materials at least 35 days before the scheduled meeting.

Who needs it

Applicants appealing an enforcement officer’s decision or seeking a zoning variance, interpretation, or special use permit in Kirkwood need this application.

How to submit it

Provide 15 copies of plans and supporting materials to the Building Code Officer at least 35 days before the scheduled Zoning Board of Appeals meeting. The document lists a $50 application fee and $75 publication cost, payable by check to the Town of Kirkwood.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; the applicant affirms its contents as true under the penalties of perjury.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download the Application

    Download the Kirkwood Zoning Board of Appeals Application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete the Application

    Enter applicant and property details, select the type of appeal, and explain the reasons for the request.

  3. 3

    Gather Supporting Materials

    Prepare 15 copies of plans, maps, bound material, color brochures, and other pertinent information.

  4. 4

    Submit to the Building Code Officer

    Provide the application materials at least 35 days before the scheduled meeting and include the listed fees.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Kirkwood Zoning Board of Appeals Application for?
It lets an applicant appeal an enforcement officer’s decision or request a variance, zoning interpretation, special use permit, or related extension.
Do I need a notary for the Kirkwood Zoning Board of Appeals Application?
No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. The applicant affirms its contents as true under the penalties of perjury.
How do I submit the Kirkwood Zoning Board of Appeals Application?
Provide 15 copies of plans and supporting materials to the Building Code Officer at least 35 days before the scheduled meeting. The form lists a $50 application fee and $75 publication cost.

Need something notarized?

This Zoning Board of Appeals Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Kirkwood form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.