Pomfret, NY · Chautauqua County

No notary required

Zoning Board of Appeals Use Variance Application

Property owners or their representatives use this application to request a use variance from the Town of Pomfret Zoning Board of Appeals.

What this form is

This application asks the Zoning Board of Appeals to allow a land or building use that is not permitted under current zoning. Applicants describe the property, proposed use, hardship, and neighborhood compatibility, and provide the required supporting materials. The form says an incomplete application may delay placement on the board’s agenda or a decision.

Who needs it

A property owner or applicant seeking a use variance from the Town of Pomfret Zoning Board of Appeals needs this application.

How to submit it

Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The application lists a $150 fee payable to the Town of Pomfret by check or money order.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; the applicant and, when applicable, property owner sign the affirmation.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Town of Pomfret Zoning Board of Appeals Use Variance Application.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Provide property and applicant information, describe the proposed use and hardship, and explain compatibility with the neighborhood.

  3. 3

    Gather Required Materials

    Include the applicable site plan, drawings, photographs, and forms listed in the application.

  4. 4

    Submit The Application

    Check the Town of Pomfret website for current submission details. The application lists a $150 fee payable by check or money order.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Pomfret use variance application?
No. The application has signature and date lines for the applicant and, when applicable, the property owner, but it does not require notarization.
How do I submit the Pomfret use variance application?
The application does not give a submission address or department contact. Check the Town of Pomfret website for current submission details; the listed fee is $150 by check or money order payable to the Town.
What materials does the application ask me to provide?
The listed materials include a site plan, drawings for parking, landscaping and signage, photographs of existing conditions, and the included environmental assessment and county referral forms.

Need something notarized?

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