Germantown, NY · Columbia County
Area Variance Request
The Area Variance Request is a Zoning Board of Appeals application for applicants seeking a variance from Germantown's zoning ordinance.
What this form is
This application asks the Zoning Board of Appeals to consider an area variance from the zoning ordinance when exceptional physical conditions, practical difficulties, or unnecessary hardships are involved. The form identifies seven standards for the Board to evaluate, including neighborhood impacts, feasible alternatives, whether the variance is substantial, and whether the difficulty was self-created. It provides spaces for the applicant and date, plus yes-or-no responses.
Who needs it
A person seeking an area variance from Germantown's zoning ordinance uses this application for review by the Zoning Board of Appeals.
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 document is signed without a notary; it asks the applicant to sign and date the request, with no sworn or notarized attachment identified.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Area Variance Request PDF.
- 2
Complete Applicant Details
Enter the applicant information and date, then respond yes or no to the listed standards.
- 3
Review The Standards
Review the seven area variance standards listed for the Zoning Board of Appeals.
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Submit The Application
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Area Variance Request ask the Board to review?
- It lists seven standards for the Zoning Board of Appeals to evaluate, including neighborhood effects, feasible alternatives, and whether the variance is the minimum necessary.
- Who uses the Area Variance Request?
- Applicants seeking an area variance from Germantown's zoning ordinance use this application for consideration by the Zoning Board of Appeals.
- Do I need a notary for the Area Variance Request?
- No. This document is signed and dated without a notary, and it identifies no sworn or notarized attachment.
- How do I submit the Area Variance Request?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.