Red Hook, NY · Dutchess County
Application for Use Variance
This application asks the Town of Red Hook Zoning Board of Appeals for a use variance and is submitted 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 form to appeal a Building Inspector or Zoning Enforcement Officer decision refusing a building and zoning permit because the proposed use would violate the Town of Red Hook Code. The application asks for the property, zoning district, intended use, and appeal information, and describes the evidence the applicant must present to the Zoning Board of Appeals. Submit the completed application to the Zoning Enforcement Officer with the requisite fee.
Who needs it
A property owner or other applicant seeking a use variance after a permit refusal based on a violation of the Town of Red Hook Code needs this application.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes a subscribed-and-sworn jurat; the applicant signs and prints their name before the notary, who completes the jurat.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Town of Red Hook Application for Use Variance PDF.
- 2
Fill In The Form
Provide the appeal, property, applicant, and intended-use information, and prepare relevant supporting evidence.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the application during the video session so the notary can complete the jurat.
- 5
Submit To The Town
Send 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 use variance application notarized online?
- Complete the form, then book with a commissioned online notary. Sign during the video session so the notary can complete the subscribed-and-sworn jurat.
- Do I need to sign the application in front of a notary?
- Yes. The application has a subscribed-and-sworn jurat, so the applicant must sign before the notary, who completes the notarial section.
- What should I submit with the application?
- Submit the completed application to the Zoning Enforcement Officer with the requisite fee. The form also describes evidence relevant to the variance criteria; confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
- Can a non-owner apply for a use variance?
- The form includes fields for applicants who are not property owners, including their name, position or company, mailing address, telephone number, and email address.
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