Red Hook, NY · Dutchess County
Application For Interpretation
This application lets a property owner or other applicant appeal a Building Inspector or Zoning Enforcement Officer decision to the Red Hook Zoning Board of Appeals.
- 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 states why the decision is incorrect, identifies the property and intended use, and submits the completed application with the required fee to the Zoning Enforcement Officer; additional pages may be attached to explain the appeal.
Who needs it
A property owner or other applicant seeking to appeal a Building Inspector or Zoning Enforcement Officer decision refusing a building or zoning permit needs this application.
Why it needs a notary
The applicant signs the form’s sworn statement before a notary, who completes the “Subscribed and sworn” jurat with the date and signature.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Application For Interpretation from the Town of Red Hook.
- 2
Complete The Form
Identify the property and intended use, and explain why you believe the Building Department or Zoning Officer decision is incorrect.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary for the application’s sworn statement.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the sworn statement during the live online notarization so the notary can complete the jurat.
- 5
Submit To The Town
Send the completed application and required fee to the Zoning Enforcement Officer; include extra pages if needed.
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, state why the zoning decision is incorrect, and submit it with the required fee to the Zoning Enforcement Officer. Attach extra pages if needed.
- Do I need to sign this application before a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a “Subscribed and sworn” jurat, so the applicant signs the sworn statement before a notary, who completes the notarial section.
- Can I sign the application with a commissioned online notary?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by its own notaries. A commissioned online notary can notarize your sworn signature by live video; confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
- Can someone other than the property owner apply?
- The form allows a non-owner to apply and asks them to include their name, position or company, mailing address, telephone number, and email address.