Wappinger, NY · Dutchess County
Application for a Change of Zone
Property owners or authorized applicants use this application to ask the Town of Wappinger to change a property's zoning designation.
What this form is
The application requests a zone change and provides information for Town Board environmental review and referrals to the Planning Board and other officials. It asks for ownership and property details, current and requested zones, existing conditions, development plans, and information about neighboring properties. The application requires a long-form Environmental Assessment Form, an owner authorization statement if needed, a location map or sketch, and a copy of the owner's deed.
Who needs it
A property owner seeking a zone change, or an applicant authorized by the owner, needs to complete and submit this application.
How to submit it
Submit the written application and 15 copies of the required exhibits to the Town Clerk, with the non-refundable $1,000 fee. The form lists the Town Clerk at P.O. Box 324, 20 Middlebush Road, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; it does not identify any attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the Town of Wappinger Application for a Change of Zone PDF.
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Complete the Application
Fill in the requested owner, applicant, property, zoning, existing conditions, and development plan information.
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Gather Required Attachments
Prepare the required long-form Environmental Assessment Form, owner authorization if applicable, property location map or sketch, and deed copy.
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Submit to the Town Clerk
Submit the written application and 15 copies of the required exhibits with the non-refundable $1,000 fee.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Application for a Change of Zone?
- It is the Town of Wappinger application for requesting a property's rezoning. It asks about ownership, property conditions, requested zoning, and development plans.
- What attachments must accompany the application?
- Submit the required parts of the long-form Environmental Assessment Form, an owner authorization statement if the applicant is not the owner, a property location map or sketch, and a copy of the owner's deed.
- Do I need a notary for the Application for a Change of Zone?
- No. The document has signature and date lines but no notary block; it does not identify an attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.
- How do I submit the Application for a Change of Zone?
- Submit the written application and 15 copies of the required exhibits to the Town Clerk with the non-refundable $1,000 fee. The form lists the Town Clerk's mailing address.
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