Philmont, NY · Columbia County
Application for Interpretation or Declaration of Nonconforming Use
This application lets property owners request a zoning interpretation or declaration of nonconforming use from the Philmont Zoning Board of Appeals.
What this form is
Use this application to ask the Philmont Zoning Board of Appeals for an interpretation of the zoning law or a declaration of nonconforming use. It requests owner and property details, the tax map number, adjoining property owners, zoning district, the requested decision, and reasons for the request. Applicants are also asked to attach a site plan sketch and an appropriate SEQR Environmental Assessment Form.
Who needs it
Property owners seeking a zoning interpretation or declaration of nonconforming use from the Philmont Zoning Board of Appeals should complete 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 document is signed and dated without a notary; it asks for a site plan sketch and an appropriate SEQR Environmental Assessment Form, with no sworn attachment specified.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Philmont Application for Interpretation or Declaration of Nonconforming Use.
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Complete The Application
Enter the owner and property details, adjoining property owners, zoning district, requested interpretation or declaration, and reasons.
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Gather The Attachments
Attach a site plan sketch of the property and an appropriate SEQR Environmental Assessment Form.
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Sign And Date
Sign and date the application.
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Submit To The City
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Philmont nonconforming use application request?
- It asks the Philmont Zoning Board of Appeals for an interpretation of the zoning law or a declaration of nonconforming use. The applicant provides property information and reasons for the request.
- What attachments does the application ask for?
- The form asks applicants to attach a site plan sketch of the property and an appropriate SEQR Environmental Assessment Form.
- Do I need a notary for the nonconforming use application?
- No. This document is signed and dated without a notary. It asks for a site plan sketch and an appropriate SEQR Environmental Assessment Form, but specifies no sworn attachment.
- How do I submit the Philmont application?
- The form does not provide submission instructions. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.