East Aurora, NY · Erie County
Petition to Amend the Zoning Map
This petition asks the Village Board of East Aurora to amend its zoning map and is filed by property owners or other petitioners seeking a rezoning.
- 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
Use this form to ask the Village Board of East Aurora to change the zoning classification of a property. It requests property, ownership, current and proposed use, and neighboring-property information, and asks petitioners to attach a legal description and completed New York State SEQR documentation as required. The form lists a $150 fee and states that the fee is not refundable and does not affect whether the application is approved.
Who needs it
Property owners or other petitioners seeking a change to the zoning classification of property in the Village of East Aurora can submit this petition to the Village Board.
Why it needs a notary
The form has an acknowledgment block, where the petitioner personally appears before the notary and acknowledges signing and executing the petition for its stated purpose.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Petition
Get the Village of East Aurora Petition to Amend the Zoning Map.
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Fill Out the Form
Provide the property, ownership, zoning, use, and neighboring-property information, and prepare the requested attachments.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a video appointment with a commissioned online notary for the petition's acknowledgment.
- 4
Sign on Video
Appear before the notary by video and acknowledge signing the petition.
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Submit to the Village
Send the notarized petition and required attachments to the Village Board of East Aurora.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from East Aurora. 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 zoning map amendment petition notarized?
- Complete the petition, then book a video appointment with a commissioned online notary. Sign and acknowledge the petition during the session, and submit it with its required attachments to the Village.
- Do I need to attach a legal description?
- Yes. The petition instructs applicants to attach the legal description of the property to be rezoned. It also asks for completed New York State SEQR documentation as required.
- Can I use online notarization for this petition?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by its own notaries under Executive Law §135-c, effective in 2023. A commissioned online notary can notarize the petition by video.
- What if I am unsure about the Village's filing requirements?
- The form asks for specific property details and supporting materials. Confirm with the city, town or village if unsure about what to include or how to submit your petition.