Westfield, NY · Chautauqua County
Variance Application
Property owners use this application to request a zoning variance from the Westfield Zoning Board of Appeals and explain the practical difficulty or undue hardship.
What this form is
This application requests a variance from the Westfield Zoning Board of Appeals when the applicant says strict compliance with zoning provisions creates practical difficulty and undue hardship. It asks for the property location, zoning district, and an explanation of the request, with a site plan, property survey, deed, and photographs submitted in duplicate. A separate building permit is required before specified construction or changes to a building or its occupancy.
Who needs it
A property owner or other applicant seeking a zoning variance from the Westfield Zoning Board of Appeals needs this application.
How to submit it
Submit the completed application and required documents in duplicate to the Code Enforcement Office, Eason Hall, 23 Elm St., Westfield, NY 14787; the form includes a fee-paid field but states no amount.
About notarization
This application is signed without a notary; the listed site plan, survey, deed, and photographs are attachments, with no sworn or notarized step stated.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Variance Application.
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Complete The Application
Provide the applicant and property details, explain the requested variance, and sign the application.
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Gather The Attachments
Prepare a site plan, property survey, property deed, and property photographs in duplicate.
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Submit To The Code Enforcement Office
Submit the application and attachments to the Code Enforcement Office at Eason Hall, 23 Elm St., Westfield, NY 14787.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Westfield Variance Application request?
- It asks the applicant to explain why strict compliance with zoning provisions creates practical difficulty and undue hardship, and to provide property details and supporting documents.
- What documents must accompany the application?
- The form lists a site plan, property survey, property deed, and property photographs. It says these documents must be submitted in duplicate.
- Do I need a notary for the Variance Application?
- No. The application has a signature line but no notary block or sworn step. Its listed attachments are a site plan, survey, deed, and photographs.
- How do I submit the Variance Application?
- Submit the application and required documents in duplicate to the Code Enforcement Office at Eason Hall, 23 Elm St., Westfield, NY 14787.