Port Dickinson, NY · Broome County
Area or Use Variance Appeal Application
This packet lets property owners appeal an enforcement officer’s zoning decision and request an area or use variance from the Village of Port Dickinson Zoning Board of Appeals.
- 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
Use the application to identify the property, describe the requested appeal, and explain the reasons for a variance or other listed relief. The packet also includes procedure guidance, a neighbor notice receipt, and an affidavit for applicants who mail hearing notices to nearby property owners. The village requires notice to neighboring owners at least ten days before the public hearing; submit the applicable notice records and affidavit with the application as directed.
Who needs it
A property owner appealing an enforcement officer’s decision or seeking an area or use variance from the Port Dickinson Zoning Board of Appeals may need this packet.
How to get this notarized
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Download The Application Packet
Get the Area or Use Variance Appeal packet and review its application, neighbor-notice instructions, and supporting forms.
- 2
Complete The Relevant Sections
Describe the appeal and requested relief, answer the applicable questions, and provide the property and applicant information.
- 3
Choose A Neighbor Notice Method
Follow the packet’s instructions for personal delivery or mail, and prepare the applicable receipt or affidavit and supporting list.
- 4
Book An Online Notary
If using the Affidavit of Service by Mail, arrange a session with a commissioned online notary.
- 5
Sign The Affidavit On Video
Swear to and sign the affidavit during the online notarization session; leave the notary portion for the notary to complete.
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Submit The Packet To The Village
Furnish the application and applicable notice records to the Port Dickinson Zoning Board of Appeals as directed.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Port Dickinson. 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 notarize the Affidavit of Service by Mail?
- Complete the affidavit and arrange for the applicant to swear to and sign it before a commissioned online notary. The packet says to furnish the affidavit and the attached names and addresses to the Zoning Board of Appeals.
- Do I need notarization for every part of this packet?
- The packet’s Affidavit of Service by Mail has a sworn jurat and notary block. It is for applicants who mail hearing notices; the application also contains a separate certification affirmed as true under penalties of perjury.
- Can I sign the affidavit with a commissioned online notary?
- New York authorizes its own notaries to perform remote online notarizations under Executive Law §135-c, effective in 2023. Sign the affidavit during the online notary session and follow the village’s submission instructions.
- What if I deliver the hearing notice to neighbors instead of mailing it?
- The letter says neighbors who receive notice personally should sign the attached receipt form, with their signatures witnessed by the applicant. Furnish the list to the Zoning Board of Appeals.
- Where do I submit the application and supporting notice records?
- The packet directs applicants to furnish applicable notice records to the Port Dickinson Zoning Board of Appeals. Contact the village with questions; confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.