Washington, NY · Dutchess County
Area Variance Application and Property Information Form
This form requests an area variance from the Town of Washington Zoning Board of Appeals and is filed by property owners or their authorized agents seeking relief from zoning requirements.
- 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 asks for the hardship supporting the variance, project and property details, prior appeals, and information about wetlands, permits, and construction. The Town of Washington Zoning Board of Appeals uses it to review area variance requests; applicants must submit the form and supporting materials in time for the meeting. The checklist calls for documents 21 days before a meeting and requires public notice and proof of mailing to adjacent neighbors.
Who needs it
Property owners requesting an area variance from the Town of Washington Zoning Board of Appeals, or authorized agents applying on an owner's behalf, need this form.
Why it needs a notary
The applicant or authorized agent signs the sworn statement before a notary; the form includes a “Sworn to before me” jurat and space for the notary’s signature and stamp.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Application
Get the Town of Washington Zoning Board of Appeals area variance application and property information form.
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Complete the Form
Fill in the hardship, project, and property information, and gather the supporting documents listed in the checklist.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary for the sworn statement.
- 4
Sign on Video
Show identification and sign the sworn statement during the online notary session.
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Submit to the Town
Send the completed application and required materials to the Town of Washington Zoning Board of Appeals, following its submission deadlines.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Washington. 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 statement notarized online?
- Book a session with a commissioned online notary, show your identification, and sign the sworn statement during the video session. Submit the completed application and supporting documents to the Town.
- Do I need to sign this form in front of a notary?
- Yes. The application contains a sworn statement with a “Sworn to before me” jurat. The applicant or authorized agent signs before the notary.
- Can a commissioned online notary notarize this statement?
- New York authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarizations under Executive Law §135-c, and Real Property Law §299 recognizes notarial acts performed outside New York by an officer authorized where the act occurs.
- What supporting documents does the application checklist request?
- The checklist includes scaled site plans, a property survey, proof of ownership, certificates of occupancy, environmental assessment materials, photographs, and other items depending on the project. Confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.