Village of Homer, NY · Cortland County
Zoning Board of Appeals Application
This application asks the Village of Homer Zoning Board of Appeals to review an ordinance administrator’s decision and consider an interpretation, variance, special use permit, or related request.
- 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
Applicants use this form to appeal a decision shown on an attached building permit application and request review by the Village of Homer Zoning Board of Appeals. It provides options for requesting a law interpretation, use or area variance, special use permit, extension of a non-conforming use, or sign variance. The applicant explains the reasons for the request and swears that the statements are true; a site plan is requested for starred options.
Who needs it
A person appealing an ordinance administrator’s decision or seeking one of the listed interpretations, variances, permits, or extensions from the Village of Homer Zoning Board of Appeals.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes a New York state jurat; the applicant signs and swears to the truth of the application statements before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Download the Village of Homer Zoning Board of Appeals application and review its request options.
- 2
Fill Out the Form
Enter applicant and property details, select the type of request, explain the reasons, and prepare any requested site plan.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary and have your identification ready.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign and swear to the truth of your statements while the notary observes and completes the jurat.
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Submit to the Village
Submit the completed application and supporting materials to the Village of Homer.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Village of Homer. 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 get the Homer zoning application notarized online?
- Complete the form but wait to sign. Book an online session, show your identification, and sign while a commissioned online notary watches and completes the jurat.
- Do I need to submit a site plan with this application?
- The form asks for a scaled site plan showing distances to property lines and other buildings for requests marked with an asterisk.
- Can a commissioned online notary notarize this New York form?
- New York has authorized remote online notarization for its own notaries under Executive Law §135-c since 2023. Confirm with the city, town or village if unsure about submission requirements.
- What should I prepare before the notary session?
- Fill in the application details and request information, have identification ready, and leave the applicant signature blank until the notary instructs you to sign.
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