Hamburg, NY · Erie County

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Zoning Board of Appeals Area Variance Application Checklist

This checklist and application help property owners or representatives prepare an area variance request for review by Hamburg’s Zoning Board of Appeals.

What this form is

Use this checklist and application to request an area variance from Hamburg’s Zoning Board of Appeals. The document says applications must be submitted at least 21 days before a meeting for Building Department review, and will not be accepted until all checklist items are complete. It asks for property and applicant details, reasons for the request, and supporting materials including a survey, project description, and plot plan.

Who needs it

Property owners or representatives seeking an area variance from Hamburg’s Zoning Board of Appeals should complete this application and checklist.

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 document is completed without a notary; it requests a date and applicant information, and specifies no sworn or notarized attachment.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Checklist

    Download the area variance checklist and application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Provide the property and applicant details and answer the questions about the requested variance.

  3. 3

    Gather The Required Attachments

    Include an accurate property survey, a written project description, applicant phone number, and completed plot plan.

  4. 4

    Submit To The City

    Submit the completed materials at least 21 days before the meeting date; check the city website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Hamburg area variance application?
No. This document has no notary block and specifies no sworn or notarized attachment; it requests a date and applicant information.
How do I submit the area variance application?
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The document says to submit at least 21 days before the meeting.
What attachments does the checklist request?
It requests an accurate property survey, a written description of the proposed work, contact information for the applicant, and a completed plot plan showing the proposed work.
When must I submit the application?
The document says applications must be submitted at least 21 days before the meeting date to allow for Building Department review.

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This Zoning Board of Appeals Area Variance Application Checklist doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Hamburg form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.