Philmont, NY · Columbia County
Application for Variance
Property owners use this application to request a use or area variance from the Village of Philmont’s zoning requirements.
What this form is
The application requests a use or area variance and asks for the owner’s name and address, the property address, and an explanation of the request. Applicants must address the applicable variance standards and attach a completed environmental assessment form. The checklist also calls for supporting materials, including a plot plan, survey map and deed, nearby property-owner list, and a copy of the denied building permit application.
Who needs it
Property owners seeking a use or area variance from the Village of Philmont should complete this application and assemble the listed supporting materials.
How to submit it
Submit a complete package of eight copies to the Building Inspector by the last Tuesday of the month for consideration on the next month’s agenda. The checklist lists a $150 check payable to the Village of Philmont.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; it lists supporting materials but does not say any attachment or related step must be notarized or sworn.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Application for Variance and review the application and submittal checklist.
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Complete The Application
Provide the owner and property information, explain the use or area variance request, and sign and date the application.
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Gather Supporting Materials
Assemble the listed materials, including the environmental assessment form and plot plan, plus other information required by the checklist.
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Submit To The Building Inspector
Submit a complete package of eight copies to the Building Inspector by the last Tuesday of the month.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the variance application?
- No. The application calls for the applicant’s signature and date, but does not require a notary. It lists supporting materials without saying they must be notarized or sworn.
- How do I submit the variance application?
- Submit a complete package of eight copies to the Building Inspector by the last Tuesday of the month to be included in the next month’s agenda.
- What supporting materials does the variance application checklist list?
- The checklist lists a denied building permit application, a plot plan, a survey map and deed, a list of nearby property owners, and a completed environmental assessment form, among other information.
- What does the variance application ask me to explain?
- It asks you to explain the requested use or area variance and provide information addressing the applicable statutory standards for that type of request.