Village of Little Valley, NY · Cattaraugus County
Application to Board of Appeals
This application lets a property owner or other appellant ask the Village of Little Valley Zoning Board of Appeals to review a zoning inspector’s decision on a permit.
- 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 this form to appeal a zoning inspector’s decision to grant or deny a zoning permit, temporary permit, or extension. It asks for the property location, zoning ordinance provisions involved, type of appeal, any prior appeal, and reasons for the request; extra sheets may be used if needed. The form is addressed to the Village of Little Valley Zoning Board of Appeals and includes a sworn statement that must be completed before a notary.
Who needs it
An appellant seeking an interpretation, special permit, variance, temporary permit, or temporary permit extension based on a zoning inspector’s decision can use this application.
Why it needs a notary
The application carries a jurat sworn-to block for the appellant’s signature; the appellant must sign the statement before a notary public.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Application to Board of Appeals from the Village of Little Valley.
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Complete The Form
Enter the appellant and property details, identify the zoning decision and appeal type, and explain the reasons for the appeal.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary for the application’s sworn-to statement.
- 4
Sign On Video
Show the required identification and sign the application during the notary’s video session.
- 5
Submit To The Village
Send the notarized application to the Village of Little Valley and follow its filing instructions.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Village of Little Valley. 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 submit the Board of Appeals application?
- Complete the application, sign its sworn statement before a notary, and submit it to the Village of Little Valley. Check with the Village for filing instructions or any additional materials.
- Do I need to sign this application in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form ends with a jurat stating that the application is sworn to, followed by a signature line and a notary public line.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary for this form?
- New York permits remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary. You can sign during a video session, subject to the notary’s identity checks and process.
- What should I include with my appeal?
- The form asks for the property location, zoning ordinance provisions appealed, appeal type, prior appeal information, and reasons. It says to use an extra sheet if necessary; confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
Application to Board of Appeals in other New York cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.