Plattsburgh, NY · Clinton County
Area Variance Application
This eight-page application asks the Town of Plattsburgh Board of Appeals to review a zoning decision and consider an area variance; property owners or authorized agents submit it to the Codes Department.
- 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 packet to appeal a Code Enforcement Officer’s decision and request relief from zoning dimensional standards for a property in the Town of Plattsburgh. Applicants must complete every included form, explain the requested variance, address the Board’s review criteria, and provide the required sworn statement. An incomplete packet may delay scheduling or result in denial; check meeting dates with the Code Enforcement Officer.
Who needs it
A property owner or authorized agent seeking an area variance from the Town of Plattsburgh Board of Appeals should complete and submit this application packet.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes a jurat marked “Sworn to this day of” and “Notary Public”; the applicant named in the sworn statement signs before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Area Variance Application packet from the Town of Plattsburgh.
- 2
Complete The Packet
Fill out every applicable section and address the area variance criteria; the packet warns incomplete forms may delay or prevent scheduling.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary for the applicant’s sworn statement.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the sworn statement during the video session as directed by the notary.
- 5
Submit To The Town
Follow up with the Code Enforcement Officer about meeting dates and submit the completed packet to the Town of Plattsburgh Codes Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Plattsburgh. 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 area variance application notarized online?
- Complete the application, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. Sign the sworn statement during the video session when instructed, and follow the notary’s directions for completing the jurat.
- Do I need to complete every form in the packet?
- Yes. The packet says all included forms must be completed in their entirety for scheduling with the Board of Appeals. An incomplete form may delay your schedule or result in denial.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary for this form?
- New York authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarizations under Executive Law §135-c, effective since 2023. Use a commissioned online notary and confirm the Town’s submission requirements if unsure.
- Where do I submit the completed application?
- The packet identifies the Town of Plattsburgh Codes Department at 151 Banker Road, Plattsburgh, New York 12901. Check with the Code Enforcement Officer about meeting dates and submission details; confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
Area Variance Application in other New York cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.