Buffalo, NY · Erie County
Zoning Map Amendment Application
Buffalo property owners or their representatives use this application to ask the Common Council to amend the Zoning Map and provide details about the property, proposed zoning, and requested change.
- 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 describes the property, current and proposed zoning and uses, nearby conditions, and the reason for the requested map change. Buffalo’s instructions call for a property survey and other relevant materials, two copies delivered to the City Clerk, and a $500 fee. The City reviews the application for completeness before scheduling public hearings; applicants must also post a sign at the project site at least ten days before the Common Council hearing.
Who needs it
A property owner or the person or organization representing the owner needs this form to request a Zoning Map amendment from Buffalo’s Common Council.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes a New York acknowledgment block; the property owner or applicant whose name is printed on the affidavit signs before a notary.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Application
Get the Zoning Map Amendment Application from the City of Buffalo.
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Complete the Form
Fill in the owner, agent, property, zoning, adjacent-area, and disclosure affidavit sections; gather the survey and relevant supporting materials.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary to notarize the acknowledgment.
- 4
Sign on Video
Show your identification and sign the disclosure affidavit during the online notary session.
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Submit to the City
Deliver two copies with attachments to the City Clerk in Room 1308 City Hall and pay the required fee.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Buffalo. 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 the completed zoning map amendment application?
- The form instructs applicants to deliver two copies with attachments to the City Clerk in Room 1308 of City Hall and pay the $500 fee. Follow the application instructions for required materials and hearings.
- Do I need to sign the disclosure affidavit before a notary?
- Yes. The application includes a New York acknowledgment block for the property owner or applicant. Sign the affidavit before a notary and complete the acknowledgment as directed.
- Can I use online notarization for this Buffalo form?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary. Confirm with the city, town or village if unsure whether it will accept an online-notarized application.
- What supporting materials does the application request?
- The instructions require a property survey and invite additional relevant materials, such as a site plan, elevations, photographs, or other materials. Required submittals must be no larger than 11 by 17 inches.