Ghent, NY · Columbia County
Use Variance Application
Property owners or authorized applicants use this application to appeal a zoning enforcement decision and request a use variance for a Ghent property.
What this form is
This application requests a use variance after a decision by the Zoning Enforcement Officer, including a denial of a building permit or certificate of occupancy. It asks for property and zoning details, the decision being appealed, and evidence addressing four tests for unnecessary hardship. Applicants must attach supporting materials and, if they do not own the property, the owner's authorization.
Who needs it
A property owner or authorized applicant seeking a use variance after a Zoning Enforcement Officer decision uses this application.
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; attach the relevant denial and supporting materials, plus owner authorization if applicable.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Ghent Use Variance Application.
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Complete The Application
Enter the property and zoning details, identify the decision being appealed, and describe how each hardship test is met.
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Gather Attachments
Attach supporting materials and the relevant permit or occupancy denial, if applicable. Include the property owner's authorization if you are not the owner.
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Submit To The City
Submit the completed application to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Ghent Use Variance Application for?
- It is used to appeal a Zoning Enforcement Officer decision and request a use variance. The applicant provides property details and evidence addressing the four hardship tests.
- Who can apply for a use variance?
- The application is for an applicant appealing a zoning enforcement decision. If the applicant does not own the property, the form says to submit a statement from the owner authorizing the appeal.
- Do I need a notary for the Ghent Use Variance Application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. Attach the relevant denial and supporting materials, and include owner authorization if you are not the property owner.
- How do I submit the Ghent Use Variance Application?
- The form does not state where to submit it. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.