Erin, NY · Chemung County
Application to the Board of Appeals
This application lets a property owner or other appellant ask the Town of Erin Zoning Board of Appeals to review a zoning inspector’s decision on a permit.
- 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 form to appeal a zoning inspector’s decision to grant or deny a permit, or to request an interpretation, special permit, variance or temporary permit. The application asks for the property location, zoning ordinance provisions, appeal history and reasons for the request. The Town of Erin form says a $40 fee must accompany the application; attach the relevant area or use variance form when requesting a variance.
Who needs it
A person appealing a zoning inspector’s permit decision or seeking an ordinance interpretation, special permit, variance or temporary permit from the Town of Erin Board of Appeals needs this form.
Why it needs a notary
The applicant signs the application, and its final block is a New York State and Chemung County jurat requiring the signature to be sworn before a notary public.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Town of Erin Application to the Board of Appeals.
- 2
Fill Out the Form
Provide the applicant and property details, inspector’s decision, appeal type, ordinance provisions and reasons; attach any required variance form.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary for the application’s jurat.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the application during the online notary session and complete the oath.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Send the notarized application and the $40 fee to the Town of Erin as directed.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Erin. 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 an application to the Board of Appeals?
- Complete the application with the requested property, decision and appeal details, sign before a notary, and submit it with the required $40 fee. The form also directs variance applicants to attach the appropriate area or use form.
- Do I need to sign this application before a notary?
- Yes. The form ends with a New York State and Chemung County jurat stating that the applicant was sworn before a notary public.
- Can I sign the application with an online notary?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary under Executive Law §135-c, in effect since 2023. Confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
- What information should I have ready?
- Gather the zoning inspector’s decision and permit details, the property location, the ordinance provisions being appealed, any prior appeal information and the reasons for your request.
Application to the Board of Appeals in other New York cities
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