Red Hook, NY · Dutchess County
Application for Area Variance
This application asks the Town of Red Hook Zoning Board of Appeals to review an area variance request, and applicants submit it to the Zoning Enforcement Officer with the required fee.
- 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 application to appeal a Building Inspector or Zoning Enforcement Officer decision refusing a building or zoning permit because it would violate the Town of Red Hook Code. The applicant identifies the property and requested variance, explains the appeal, and answers questions about neighborhood effects and other relevant considerations. Submit the completed application to the Zoning Enforcement Officer with the required fee when seeking review by the Zoning Board of Appeals.
Who needs it
Applicants appealing a Red Hook building or zoning permit refusal on the stated ground of a Code violation use this form to request an area variance.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries a sworn-to-before-me jurat, and the applicant must sign the application before the notary, who completes the notarial block.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Application
Get the Town of Red Hook Application for Area Variance.
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Fill Out the Form
Enter the property and applicant details, describe the appeal and requested variance, and answer the application questions.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote notarization session for the applicant’s sworn signature.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the application during the online session so the notary can complete the sworn-to-before-me block.
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Submit to the Town
Send the completed application and required fee to the Zoning Enforcement Officer.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Red Hook. 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 area variance application?
- Complete the application and submit it with the required fee to the Zoning Enforcement Officer. The form asks for property details, the variance requested, and reasons supporting the appeal.
- Do I need to sign this application before a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a sworn-to-before-me jurat beneath the applicant’s signature, so the applicant signs before a notary who completes that block.
- Can I sign the application with a commissioned online notary?
- New York authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarizations under Executive Law §135-c, in effect since 2023. Confirm the Town of Red Hook’s submission requirements if unsure.
- What if I am not the property owner?
- The form asks an applicant who is not the property owner to include their name, position or company, mailing address, telephone number, and email address. confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
Other forms in Red Hook
Application for Area Variance in other Dutchess County cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.