Wappinger, NY · Dutchess County
Application for Area Variance
Property owners and their representatives use this application to request an area variance from the Town of Wappinger Zoning Board of Appeals.
What this form is
This application asks the Town of Wappinger Zoning Board of Appeals to grant an area variance from zoning requirements. The checklist says the application and supporting materials must be presented to the Zoning Administrator to be placed on the board’s agenda. Applicants provide property and owner details, the requested variance, reasons for the request, and supporting plans or other attachments.
Who needs it
Property owners or authorized representatives seeking an area variance from the Town of Wappinger Zoning Board of Appeals need this application.
How to submit it
Present the application and required materials to the Zoning Administrator; deliver the required plans to the ZBA Secretary and include a PDF copy. The application fee is $375 for residential or $1,000 for commercial applications.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; its owner’s consent affidavit contains sworn statements, but the document has no notary block.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the area variance application and checklist.
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Complete the Application
Type the application, provide the requested variance and property information, and sign and date it with original signatures.
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Gather Supporting Materials
Use the checklist to gather required items such as a survey, plot plan, plans, easements, and any applicable environmental form.
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Submit to the Town
Present the application and materials to the Zoning Administrator; deliver required plans to the ZBA Secretary with a PDF copy.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Wappinger area variance application?
- No. This application is signed and dated without a notary. Its owner’s consent affidavit contains sworn statements, but the document has no notary block.
- How do I submit the area variance application?
- Present the application and required materials to the Zoning Administrator. Deliver the required plans to the ZBA Secretary and include a PDF copy.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It requests applicant and property details, the zoning requirements and variance sought, reasons for the appeal, signatures, and information about attachments.
- What does the checklist say about application fees?
- It lists an application fee of $375 for residential applications and $1,000 for commercial applications. It says credit cards are accepted with a fee added.
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