Ghent, NY · Columbia County
Application for an Interpretation or Appeal
Aggrieved parties use this application to ask Ghent’s Zoning Board of Appeals for a zoning-code interpretation or to appeal a Zoning Code Enforcement Officer decision.
What this form is
Aggrieved parties use this application to ask the Zoning Board of Appeals for an interpretation of the zoning code or to appeal an order, requirement, decision, or determination by the Zoning Code Enforcement Officer. It identifies the property and relevant code sections, gives the decision date and reason for the request, and collects applicant contact details and a signature. It is not for use variance or area variance requests.
Who needs it
An aggrieved party seeking a zoning-code interpretation or appealing an order, requirement, decision, or determination by the Zoning Code Enforcement Officer needs this application.
How to submit it
Fully complete the application and file it with the Zoning Code Enforcement Officer, who will file a copy with the ZBA secretary.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the form lists no notarized attachment or sworn step.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Application for an Interpretation or Appeal.
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Complete The Application
Fill in the property, zoning decision, relevant code sections, reason for the request, and applicant contact details; write “NA” where a field does not apply.
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Check ZBA Rules And Procedures
The form says applicants are responsible for following ZBA rules and procedures, available at Town Hall or from the ZBA secretary.
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File The Application
File the completed application with the Zoning Code Enforcement Officer, who will file a copy with the ZBA secretary.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Application for an Interpretation or Appeal?
- It is an application for an aggrieved party asking the Zoning Board of Appeals to interpret the zoning code or review an order, requirement, decision, or determination by the Zoning Code Enforcement Officer.
- Do I need a notary for the Application for an Interpretation or Appeal?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary, and the form lists no notarized attachment or sworn step.
- How do I submit the application?
- Fully complete it and file it with the Zoning Code Enforcement Officer. That officer will file a copy with the ZBA secretary.
- Can I use this application for a variance?
- No. The form says it should not be used when a use variance or area variance is sought.