City of Elmira, NY · Chemung County
Zoning Board of Appeals Application
This application requests a zoning interpretation, variance, or other Zoning Board of Appeals action and is filed with the City of Elmira Code Enforcement Department by the applicant.
- 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 an interpretation of the Zoning Ordinance, a variance, or another listed action concerning a property in Elmira. The city instructs applicants to provide property, ownership, project, and request details, complete an environmental assessment form, pay the application fee, and attend the board meeting. Variance applicants must also notify nearby property owners and submit a notarized affidavit certifying that notice was mailed.
Who needs it
Property owners, purchasers, tenants, or other applicants seeking a zoning interpretation, variance, or other listed Zoning Board of Appeals action for an Elmira property need this application.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Application
Download the Zoning Board of Appeals application and review its instructions and required attachments.
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Complete the Application
Provide the property, ownership, project, and request details, complete the required environmental assessment, and prepare any variance notice affidavit.
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Book an Online Notary
Book a remote session with a commissioned online notary to notarize the affidavit, if your variance request requires it.
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Submit to the City
Submit the completed application, required materials, notarized affidavit if applicable, and fee to the Code Enforcement Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from City of Elmira. 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 get the variance notice affidavit notarized?
- Complete the affidavit certifying that you mailed the required notices to nearby property owners, then sign and swear to it before a notary. The form says the affidavit must be submitted by the public hearing date and time.
- Do I need to attend the Zoning Board of Appeals meeting?
- Yes. The application instructions say all applicants must attend the meeting. They list the regular meeting as the first Tuesday of the month at 4:30 p.m. at City Hall.
- Can I notarize the affidavit online in New York?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization for its own notaries. A commissioned online notary can notarize your affidavit in a remote session; check that you can complete the required oath and identity verification.
- Where do I submit the completed application?
- Mail or bring the completed application and the $125 application fee to the City of Elmira Code Enforcement Department at 101 W. Second St., Elmira, NY 14901. Confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
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