Red Hook, NY · Dutchess County
Application for Area Variance
This application asks the Town of Red Hook Zoning Board of Appeals to review a zoning decision, and is filed by a property owner or other applicant seeking an area variance.
- 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
The application appeals a Building Inspector or Zoning Enforcement Officer decision and asks the Town of Red Hook Zoning Board of Appeals for an area variance from the town’s zoning law. Applicants provide property and contact details, explain the reason for the appeal, and answer questions about the requested variance and its potential effects. The form instructs applicants to submit it to the Zoning Enforcement Officer with the required fee.
Who needs it
A property owner or other applicant seeking an area variance from the Town of Red Hook zoning law after a decision by the Building Inspector or Zoning Enforcement Officer needs this form.
Why it needs a notary
The applicant signs the application before a notary, who completes the form’s “Sworn to before me” jurat and signs the Notary Public block.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Town of Red Hook Application for Area Variance.
- 2
Fill In The Form
Enter the requested applicant, property, appeal, and variance information.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the application during the video session when instructed; the notary completes the jurat.
- 5
Submit To The Town
Submit the completed application and requisite 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 get the area variance application notarized online?
- Complete the application, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. Sign during the video appointment when instructed; the notary completes the “Sworn to before me” jurat and Notary Public block.
- Do I need to submit this application to the town?
- Yes. The form says to submit the completed application to the Zoning Enforcement Officer together with the requisite fee. Contact the town if you need to confirm submission details.
- Who signs the application in front of the notary?
- The applicant signs in the space provided above the “Sworn to before me” line. The notary completes the jurat and signs the Notary Public block.
- Can I use an online notary for this Red Hook form?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by its own notaries under Executive Law §135-c, effective since 2023. Confirm with the city, town or village if unsure whether it will accept the completed form.