Taghkanic, NY · Columbia County
ZBA Application for Variance, Special Use Permit, or Appeal
This application requests a variance, special use permit, or appeal from the Town of Taghkanic Zoning Board of Appeals and is filed by property owners or their authorized applicants.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
Use this 13-page application to request an area or use variance, special use permit, or appeal of a Building Department decision. The applicant provides owner, property, project, and requested-relief information, answers applicable criteria, and submits required attachments, including a plot plan, environmental form, and fee. Submit three complete, executed copies to the Building Department at least ten days before the relevant Planning Board or ZBA meeting; when the applicant is not the owner, the attached notarized permission form must accompany the application.
Who needs it
Property owners or applicants seeking a variance, special use permit, or appeal from a Building Department decision submit this application to the Town of Taghkanic.
Why it needs a notary
The attached owner-permission form has owner signature lines marked “Notary” and a separate applicant or representative notary line; the owners and representative sign before a notary when that form is required.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Town of Taghkanic ZBA application and review its instructions and checklist.
- 2
Complete The Form
Fill in the applicant, owner, property, project, and requested-relief details, and gather required attachments.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
If you are applying for an owner, arrange notarization of the attached permission form.
- 4
Sign On Video
The owners and applicant or representative sign the permission form during the online notary session.
- 5
Submit To The Town
Deliver three complete, executed copies and required attachments to the Building Department by the stated deadline.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Taghkanic. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I submit the Taghkanic ZBA application?
- Submit three complete, executed copies, required attachments, and the applicable fee to the Building Department at least ten days before the relevant Planning Board or ZBA meeting.
- Do I need to notarize the application?
- The application says a notarized permission form must accompany it when the applicant is not the property owner. That attached form includes notary-marked lines for the owners and applicant or representative.
- Can I sign the permission form with an online notary?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary under Executive Law §135-c, in effect since 2023. Confirm the town’s requirements if you are unsure whether it will accept your notarized form.
- What should I include with my application?
- The form lists a plot plan, Part 1 of the SEQRA Short Environmental Form, and the appropriate fee. The ZBA may request additional information, and incomplete submissions may delay processing or result in denial; confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.