Plattsburgh, NY · Clinton County
Class B Variance Application
Property owners and authorized applicants use this application to request a Class B variance from the Plattsburgh Zoning Board of Appeals.
What this form is
This application asks the Plattsburgh Zoning Board of Appeals to allow a property use that requires a variance from the City zoning ordinance. Applicants provide property, ownership, and request details and written responses to area-variance standards. The instructions require 13 copies of the existing and proposed site plan, 13 copies of the existing and proposed floor plan, and an original application when plans involve construction, alterations, or physical changes.
Who needs it
Property owners or authorized applicants seeking a Class B variance from the Plattsburgh Zoning Board of Appeals need this application.
How to submit it
Return the completed application and required copies to the Building and Zoning Department, 41 City Hall Place, Plattsburgh, NY 12901. The form lists a filing fee that varies by property type and provides the department’s email and phone number.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; the application instructions do not identify any attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Class B Variance Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Provide the applicant, property, ownership, and request information, and respond to the area-variance standards.
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Gather Required Plans And Copies
Prepare the required copies of existing and proposed site and floor plans, as applicable, and include the original application.
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Submit To The Department
Return the application and required materials to the Building and Zoning Department at 41 City Hall Place, Plattsburgh, NY 12901.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Class B Variance Application?
- No. This document is signed and dated without a notary, and its instructions do not identify any attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.
- How do I submit the Class B Variance Application?
- Return it to the Building and Zoning Department at 41 City Hall Place, Plattsburgh, NY 12901, with the required plans and copies.
- What plans must accompany the application?
- The application lists 13 copies of the existing and proposed site plan and 13 copies of the existing and proposed floor plan. Its instructions also call for 13 copies of the packet, including drawings, site plans, and the original application.
- Is there a filing fee?
- Yes. The instructions list fees of $75 for one- and two-family dwellings and $150 for multiple dwellings and commercial properties.
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