Dunkirk, NY · Chautauqua County
Use Variance Application
Property owners use this application to request a use variance from the Town of Dunkirk Zoning Board of Appeals and provide evidence of unnecessary hardship.
What this form is
This application asks the Town of Dunkirk Zoning Board of Appeals to consider a use variance for a property. It asks for applicant and property details, the proposed use, and evidence addressing four unnecessary-hardship criteria. The form lists examples of supporting financial, property, and neighborhood evidence that may help the board review the request.
Who needs it
A property owner seeking permission for a land use prohibited by the Town of Dunkirk zoning law can use this application.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This application is signed without a notary; it does not mention a sworn attachment or related notarized step, so the signer just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Use Variance Application PDF.
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Complete Applicant And Property Details
Enter applicant contact information, the property location, and the use for which you are requesting a variance.
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Gather Supporting Evidence
Gather evidence addressing the four hardship criteria; the form lists examples such as financial records and property information.
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Submit To The City
Submit the application to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Use Variance Application for?
- It lets a property owner ask the Town of Dunkirk Zoning Board of Appeals for permission to use property in a way prohibited by zoning.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for applicant and property details, the requested use, and evidence addressing four criteria for establishing unnecessary hardship.
- Do I need a notary for the Use Variance Application?
- No. This application is signed without a notary and mentions no notarized or sworn attachment; the signer just signs and dates it.
- How do I submit the Use Variance Application?
- The form does not give submission instructions. Submit it to the city department named on the form and check the city website for current contact details.