Hillsdale, NY · Columbia County
Appeal / Variance Application
Hillsdale property owners use this application to appeal a Zoning Officer’s decision or request an interpretation, area variance, or use variance.
What this form is
This application asks the Hillsdale Zoning Board of Appeals to review a Zoning Officer’s decision on a building permit case, or to consider an interpretation or variance under the Zoning Law. Applicants provide property and zoning details, identify the type and reason for the appeal, and answer questions about nearby boundaries, roads, parks, waterways, and agricultural operations. The form also explains that a public hearing is required and that the applicant agrees to pay advertising and other reasonable expenses.
Who needs it
A property owner or other applicant appealing a Zoning Officer’s decision or seeking an interpretation, area variance, or use variance uses this form.
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; no sworn or notarized attachment is identified, so the applicant signs the form.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Appeal / Variance Application PDF.
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Complete The Form
Enter applicant and property details, select the appeal type, and explain the reasons for the request.
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Gather Attachments
Where applicable, attach extra information, including competent financial evidence or the requested list of permitted uses and probable returns and values.
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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 does the Hillsdale Appeal / Variance Application request?
- It asks the Zoning Board of Appeals to review a Zoning Officer’s decision or consider a zoning interpretation, area variance, or use variance.
- Who fills out this application?
- The applicant provides their name and address, property and zoning information, appeal type, and reasons for the request. The form includes a signature line.
- Do I need a notary for the Hillsdale Appeal / Variance Application?
- No. This document is signed without a notary; no sworn or notarized attachment is identified, so the applicant signs the form.
- How do I submit the Hillsdale Appeal / Variance Application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.