Newstead, NY · Erie County
Request for Variance
Property owners use this form to request a use or area variance from the Town of Newstead and explain the relief they seek.
What this form is
This form requests a use or area variance from the Town of Newstead and records the property, applicant, requested relief, reason, and zoning code section. The applicant must complete the request, provide necessary plans and maps, sign it, and pay the listed $250 fee before filing with the Zoning Board Clerk. The form also states deadlines that apply after approval.
Who needs it
Property owners or applicants seeking a use or area variance from Newstead zoning requirements should complete and file this request.
How to submit it
File the complete request, necessary plans and maps, applicant signature, and paid $250 fee with the Zoning Board Clerk, as stated on the form.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; it lists plans and maps as required materials, but no sworn or notarized attachment.
How to submit this form
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Download The Form
Download the Town of Newstead Request for Variance form.
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Complete The Request
Fill in the property, applicant, requested variance, reason, code section, signature, and date; attach a detailed description if needed.
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Gather Required Materials
Include all necessary plans and maps, along with the signed request and the listed $250 fee.
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File With The Clerk
File the complete request and required materials with the Zoning Board Clerk.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Request for Variance?
- No. This form has no notary block; the applicant signs and dates it. The form lists plans and maps as required materials but does not identify a notarized attachment.
- How do I submit the Request for Variance?
- File the complete request, necessary plans and maps, applicant signature, and paid $250 fee with the Zoning Board Clerk, as directed on the form.
- What information does the Request for Variance ask for?
- It asks for the property address and SBL number, applicant contact information, the variance requested and reason, the Newstead Town Code section, and the applicant's signature and date.
- What does the form say if a variance is approved?
- It says action must be taken on a granted variance within one year, and any necessary building permits must be applied for within six months from approval, or the variance is automatically revoked.
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This Request for Variance doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Newstead form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.