Auburn, NY · Cayuga County
Area Variance Application
The Area Variance Application asks property owners or applicants to explain a requested zoning variance and provide supporting information for review by the City of Auburn 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 this application to request permission to build or renovate when a property does not meet zoning dimensions such as lot size, coverage, setbacks, or building height. The applicant must describe the proposed changes and address the stated variance standards, with diagrams and supporting materials. Submit the completed application and fee to the Code Enforcement Office by the applicable deadline; the form calls for one original and nine copies.
Who needs it
Property owners or other applicants seeking an area variance from Auburn zoning requirements should complete and submit this application to the Zoning Board of Appeals.
Why it needs a notary
The applicant certification includes a jurat reading “Sworn to before me”; each applicant signing that certification must sign before a commissioned online notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Download the City of Auburn Area Variance Application and review its procedure guidelines.
- 2
Complete The Application
Answer all relevant questions and prepare the required diagrams and supporting information.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization for the applicant certification that must be sworn to before a notary.
- 4
Sign On Video
Meet with a commissioned online notary by video and sign the applicant certification as directed.
- 5
Submit To The City
Submit the application, fee, one original, and nine copies to the Code Enforcement Office by the deadline.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Auburn. 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 Auburn Area Variance Application?
- Complete the application, gather the required diagrams and supporting documents, and submit one original and nine copies with the fee to the Code Enforcement Office by the deadline.
- Do I need to notarize the Area Variance Application?
- Yes. The applicant certification ends with a jurat stating “Sworn to before me.” The applicant signing the certification must swear to it before a commissioned online notary.
- Can I sign this form with a commissioned online notary?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by its own notaries under Executive Law §135-c, effective in 2023. Confirm with the city, town or village if unsure whether it will accept your remotely notarized form.
- What supporting information does the application require?
- The guidelines call for detailed diagrams showing the lot, roads, driveways, buildings, dimensions, heights, and distances from lot boundaries. Supporting materials may include property or tax records, photos, surveys, and other relevant documents.
Area Variance Application in other New York cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.