Preble, NY · Cortland County
Zoning Board of Appeals Variance Application
This application asks the Preble Zoning Board of Appeals to review a zoning decision or consider an area or use variance, and is filed by the property owner, contract vendee, or an agent designated in writing.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Preble · Preble, Cortland County, New York
- Notarization
- Required: sign this form in front of a notary before filing it.
- Official source
- preble-ny.org
- Blank form
- Download the PDF
- Catalogued
- Machine-readable
- JSON record · about the forms index
- 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 form to appeal a Zoning Officer’s decision or request an interpretation, area variance, or use variance from the zoning law. The application asks for property details, the grounds for the request, supporting plans, and information about previous appeals. Submit the completed application, fee, and required supporting documents at least two weeks before the request is considered; the applicant or agent must attend the public hearing.
Who needs it
A property owner, contract vendee, or agent designated in writing needs this application to appeal a Zoning Officer’s decision or request a zoning variance in Preble.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes a sworn jurat; the applicant signs the application and swears that its statements are true before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Preble Zoning Board of Appeals variance application and review its instructions and attachments.
- 2
Complete The Form
Fill in the applicant and property details, variance request, supporting information, and required attachments.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a remote notarization for the application's sworn signature.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign and swear to the application during your online notary session.
- 5
Submit To The Town
Submit the application, fee, and supporting documents to the Zoning Board of Appeals at least two weeks before consideration.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Preble. 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 Preble variance application?
- Complete the application and include the fee and supporting documents. Submit them to the Zoning Board of Appeals at least two weeks before consideration, and attend the public hearing as the applicant or agent.
- Do I need to sign the application in front of a notary?
- Yes. The application includes a sworn jurat stating that its statements are true to the applicant’s knowledge and belief. Sign and swear to the application before a notary.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary under Executive Law §135-c, effective since 2023. Ask the Town of Preble whether it accepts the remotely notarized application.
- What documents and plans should I attach?
- The form lists additional sketches, drawings, or photos, completed SEQR forms as required, and a copy of the denied building permit application when required. It also calls for a dimensional plot plan and elevation drawings for new construction.
- Who is allowed to sign the application?
- The form says only the property owner, a contract vendee, or an agent designated in writing by the owner may sign. Confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
Zoning Board of Appeals Variance Application in other Cortland County cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.