Red Hook, NY · Dutchess County
Application for Change of Non-Conforming Use
This application asks the Red Hook Zoning Board of Appeals to review a permit refusal involving a non-conforming use, and is filed by the property owner or another applicant with the Zoning Enforcement Officer.
- 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
This two-page application asks the Red Hook Zoning Board of Appeals to review a Building Inspector or Zoning Enforcement Officer decision refusing a building and zoning permit because of a non-conforming use. Applicants identify the property and explain the proposed use and its compatibility with the neighborhood. Submit the completed application to the Zoning Enforcement Officer with the required fee; the form also includes a sworn statement about the truth of its contents.
Who needs it
A property owner or other applicant seeking a Zoning Board of Appeals review of a permit refusal involving a change of non-conforming use should complete and file this application.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries a subscribed-and-sworn jurat; each applicant signing the sworn statement must sign before the notary, who completes the date and Notary Public section.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Application
Get the Town of Red Hook Application for Change of Non-Conforming Use.
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Complete the Application
Enter the appeal, property, and applicant details, and answer the questions about the proposed use.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote notarization for the sworn statement with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the sworn statement during your online notary session and have the jurat completed.
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Submit to the Town
File the completed application and required fee with the Red Hook 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 this application?
- Complete the application, sign its sworn statement before a notary, and submit it with the required fee to the Town of Red Hook Zoning Enforcement Officer.
- Do I need to sign this form before a notary?
- Yes. The application includes a sworn statement that the information is true to the signer’s knowledge, information, and belief, followed by a subscribed-and-sworn jurat.
- Can I use online notarization for this application?
- New York has authorized its notaries to perform remote online notarizations under Executive Law §135-c since 2023. Use a commissioned online notary and confirm the Town will accept the notarized application.
- What if I am unsure about the Town’s filing requirements?
- Contact the Zoning Enforcement Officer about filing details or fees; confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.