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 or consider an interpretation, variance, special use permit, or other listed zoning 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 an ordinance administrator’s decision and explain the zoning relief they seek, such as an interpretation, use or area variance, special use permit, or sign variance. The application asks for supporting details and a sworn statement that its contents are true; the form also calls for a site plan showing distances to property lines and other buildings. Submit it to the Village of Homer Zoning Board of Appeals for review.
Who needs it
A property owner or applicant seeking review of an ordinance administrator’s decision or one of the zoning interpretations, variances, or permits listed on the form needs this application.
Why it needs a notary
The applicant signs the sworn truth statement before a notary, who completes the form’s New York State and county jurat stating when it was sworn.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Village of Homer Zoning Board of Appeals application.
- 2
Fill Out The Form
Provide applicant and property details, select the zoning request, and explain the reasons for it.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary for the sworn statement.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the application during the video session and swear that its statements are true.
- 5
Submit To The Village
Include the requested site plan and building permit application, then submit the completed 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 zoning application notarized online?
- Complete the application, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. Sign the sworn statement during the video session so the notary can complete the jurat.
- Do I need to sign the application in front of a notary?
- Yes. The application says, “I swear to the truth of the statements made in this application,” and provides a jurat for the applicant to swear before a notary.
- Can I use remote online notarization for this form?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by its commissioned notaries under Executive Law §135-c, in effect since 2023. Confirm with the city, town or village if unsure whether it will accept a remotely notarized form.
- What should I attach to the application?
- The form calls for a site plan drawn to scale showing distances to property lines and other buildings. It also refers to an attached building permit application for the decision being appealed.
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