Fishkill, NY · Dutchess County

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Application for a Use Variance

Property owners or applicants use this application to ask the Town of Fishkill Zoning Board of Appeals for a use variance.

What this form is

The application asks the Zoning Board of Appeals to consider a proposed use variance and requires information about the applicant, property, appeal, and requested use. Applicants must explain how the four use-variance tests are met and provide supporting materials. The form lists required attachments, copies, fees, and an escrow deposit; it says submissions must follow the current ZBA meeting schedule.

Who needs it

A property owner or applicant seeking a use variance from the Town of Fishkill Zoning Board of Appeals should complete this application.

How to submit it

Submit the application to the Town of Fishkill Zoning Board of Appeals at 807 Route 52, Fishkill, NY 12524. The form lists application fees and escrow deposits and requires one original and three copies, plus a CD or USB drive.

About notarization

This document is signed and dated without a notary; it does not identify any attachment or related step as requiring notarization or a sworn statement.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Town of Fishkill Application for a Use Variance.

  2. 2

    Complete The Form

    Fill in applicant and property details, describe the requested use variance, and explain how each of the four tests is met.

  3. 3

    Gather Required Materials

    Prepare the listed Environmental Assessment Form, drawings and site plan, decision, applicable owner consent letter, supporting documents, and required copies and drive.

  4. 4

    Submit To The Zoning Board

    Submit the application and required materials to the Town of Fishkill Zoning Board of Appeals at 807 Route 52, Fishkill, NY 12524.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Fishkill use variance application?
No. The application has signature and date lines but no notary block, and it does not identify any attachment or related step as requiring notarization.
How do I submit the use variance application?
Submit it to the Zoning Board of Appeals at 807 Route 52, Fishkill, NY 12524. The form requires one original and three copies, plus a CD or USB drive with the application and supporting documents in PDF format.
What materials must accompany the application?
The checklist calls for an Environmental Assessment Form, professional drawings with a plot or site plan, the Building Inspector or Zoning Administrator’s decision, an owner consent letter if applicable, and any supporting documents.
Does the application list fees and an escrow deposit?
Yes. The checklist lists separate residential and commercial application fees and escrow deposits. Check the application for the amounts and required submission materials.

Need something notarized?

This Application for a Use Variance doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Fishkill form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.