Chatham, NY · Columbia County
Application for a Use or Area Variance
Property owners or applicants use this application to request a use or area variance for property in the Village of Chatham.
What this form is
Use this application to request a use or area variance for property in the Village of Chatham. It asks for applicant and property details, the variance type, the zoning section involved, and the proposed action. Applicants must complete the questions for the variance type requested and attach a sketch plan; the form also requires applicant certification and, when applicable, property owner certification.
Who needs it
Applicants seeking a use or area variance for Village of Chatham property complete this application, with owner information and certification required if the owner is not the applicant.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; it does not identify any notarized attachment or sworn step.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Application
Download the Village of Chatham application for a use or area variance.
- 2
Complete the Application
Provide applicant and property details, select the variance type, describe the proposed action, and complete the matching justification section.
- 3
Gather the Plan and Certifications
Attach the required sketch plan and complete applicant certification; include property owner information and certification if the owner is not the applicant.
- 4
Notify Neighbors and Submit
Notify neighbors by certified or registered mail of the hearing date and time, bring the receipts to the hearing, and submit the application as directed by the city.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Chatham variance application?
- No. The application calls for applicant and, when applicable, property owner signatures and dates, but does not require notarization.
- How do I submit the Chatham variance application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
- What should I attach to the application?
- Attach a sketch plan showing property boundaries, existing and proposed structures, drives, and the location of water and sewer facilities. The form allows additional sheets as needed.
- What must I do before the variance hearing?
- The form says to notify neighbors by certified or registered mail of the hearing date and time, then bring the mailing receipts to the hearing to proceed.