Ghent, NY · Columbia County
Application for an Area Variance
This application is for an aggrieved party seeking an area variance from Ghent’s zoning code after a decision by the Zoning-Code Enforcement Officer.
What this form is
Use this application to appeal a Zoning-Code Enforcement Officer decision and request an area variance; the form is not for appeals seeking an interpretation. The applicant provides the property address, tax map details, zoning district, proposed activity, code provision, requested variance, reasons, neighborhood description, and nearby neighbors’ names and addresses. The form says appeals must be filed within 62 days of the officer’s decision.
Who needs it
An aggrieved party seeking an area variance after a Zoning-Code Enforcement Officer decision should complete and file this application.
How to submit it
File the completed application with the Zoning-Code Enforcement Officer, who will file a copy with the Zoning Board of Appeals secretary. The form says to write “NA” for items that do not apply.
About notarization
No notary is required; the applicant signs and dates the form, and an applicant who does not own the property must submit the owner’s authorization statement.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Area Variance Application PDF.
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Complete The Form
Fill in the requested property, zoning, variance, neighborhood, and applicant details. Write “NA” for items that do not apply.
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Gather Any Required Statement
If you do not own the property, include the property owner’s statement authorizing you to appeal.
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File The Application
File the completed application with the Zoning-Code Enforcement Officer, who will file a copy with the Zoning Board of Appeals secretary.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Area Variance Application?
- No. The applicant signs and dates the form. If the applicant does not own the property, the form requires a statement authorizing the appeal from the property owner.
- How do I submit the Area Variance Application?
- File the completed application with the Zoning-Code Enforcement Officer. The officer will file a copy with the Zoning Board of Appeals secretary.
- When should I use this application?
- Use it to seek an area variance after a Zoning-Code Enforcement Officer decision. The form says it is not for appeals seeking an interpretation.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for property and zoning details, the proposed activity, the requested variance and reasons, a neighborhood description, nearby neighbors’ names and addresses, and applicant contact and signature details.