Alden, NY · Erie County
Application for Zoning Variance
Alden property owners use this application to request a zoning variance or permit from the Zoning Board of Appeals.
What this form is
The application asks for property identification, the requested variance or permit, and information about the purpose of the request and any practical difficulties or unnecessary hardships. Applicants must attach a deed legal description, property survey, Building Inspector denial letter, and site plan. Requests for a variance allowing a two-family dwelling also require building plans and sanitary-system approval from the Erie County Health Department.
Who needs it
Property owners seeking a zoning variance or permit from Alden’s Zoning Board of Appeals should complete this application.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the form lists supporting attachments but does not say any must be notarized or sworn.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Application for Zoning Variance.
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Complete The Application
Enter applicant and property details, identify the requested variance or permit, and explain its purpose and any applicable difficulties or hardships.
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Gather Required Attachments
Attach the listed deed description, survey, denial letter, and site plan. Include the additional documents for a two-family dwelling variance if applicable.
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Sign And Date
Sign and date the application.
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Submit To The City
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Alden zoning variance application for?
- It is used to request a zoning variance or permit from the Zoning Board of Appeals. The form asks for property details and the purpose of the request.
- What attachments are required?
- The application lists a deed legal description, property survey, Building Inspector denial letter, and site plan. A two-family dwelling variance also requires building plans and sanitary-system approval from the Erie County Health Department.
- Do I need a notary for the Alden zoning variance application?
- No. The application calls for the applicant’s signature and date, but does not require notarization. It lists attachments without saying they must be notarized or sworn.
- How do I submit the Alden zoning variance application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Need something notarized?
This Application for Zoning Variance doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Alden form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.