Southport, NY · Chemung County
Use Variance Application
This application is for property owners or authorized applicants seeking a use variance from the Southport Zoning Board of Appeals.
What this form is
The application explains the use variance process, including the public hearing and the information the Board of Appeals considers. Applicants provide a detailed letter answering the required questions, complete the environmental assessment, sign the acknowledgment, and submit a property survey and any required permission or purchase documentation. The instructions state that incomplete applications will not be heard.
Who needs it
Property owners or people with the owner's permission seeking a use variance from the Southport Zoning Board of Appeals need this application.
How to submit it
Submit all paperwork to the Town of Southport office 10 days before the Board of Appeals meeting. Include the $100 residential or $150 commercial fee, payable by check to the Town of Southport.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the applicant signs and dates the application and acknowledgment, and certifies the environmental assessment.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Use Variance Application and review its procedure and required materials.
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Complete The Application
Write a detailed letter answering the required questions, complete the environmental assessment, and sign and date the acknowledgment.
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Gather Required Attachments
Include a licensed surveyor's property survey and, if applicable, the owner's permission letter or purchase offer agreement.
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Submit To The Town
Submit all paperwork and the applicable check to the Town of Southport office 10 days before the Board of Appeals meeting.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Use Variance Application?
- No. This document is signed without a notary; the applicant signs and dates the application and acknowledgment, and certifies the environmental assessment.
- How do I submit the Use Variance Application?
- Submit all paperwork to the Town of Southport office 10 days before the Board of Appeals meeting. Include the applicable fee by check payable to the Town.
- What documents must accompany the application?
- The instructions call for a detailed letter, a completed and signed environmental assessment, a signed acknowledgment, and a property survey. If you do not own the property, include the owner's permission letter or a purchase offer agreement.
- Does submitting the application guarantee a variance?
- No. The instructions state there is no guarantee that a variance will be granted. The Board of Appeals holds a public hearing and may take at least two meetings to reach a decision.