Village of Orchard Park, NY · Erie County
Zoning Board of Appeals Application
This application requests a variance or interpretation of the Village of Orchard Park Municipal Code and is filed by a property owner or applicant with the Village.
- 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 request a zoning variance or an interpretation of the Village of Orchard Park Municipal Code. The applicant provides property and contact details, explains the request, and submits required materials with the corresponding Building Permit Application and $150 fee. The application requires Planning Board referral before the Zoning Board of Appeals considers it; submit the completed form and materials at least one week before the scheduled meeting.
Who needs it
A property owner or applicant seeking a variance or interpretation of the Village of Orchard Park Municipal Code must complete and submit this application.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a notarized property owner's signature block; the property owner signs before a notary after reviewing the application procedure and authorizing the Zoning Board of Appeals to act.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Zoning Board of Appeals Application from the Village of Orchard Park.
- 2
Complete the Form
Provide the property and applicant details, select a variance or interpretation, and explain the request.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a session for the property owner's signature, which the form labels as notarized.
- 4
Sign on Video
The property owner meets with the commissioned online notary and signs as directed during the session.
- 5
Submit to the Village
Include the required materials and $150 fee with the corresponding Building Permit Application, at least one week before the scheduled meeting.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Village of Orchard Park. 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 property owner's signature notarized?
- Book an online session with a commissioned online notary. The property owner must appear on video, show identification, and sign as directed during the notarization.
- Do I need to submit anything with this application?
- The form requests the required number of copies of a survey or site plan and construction drawings or information, attached to the corresponding Building Permit Application. It also requires a $150 fee.
- Does New York allow online notarization?
- New York authorizes its own notaries to perform remote online notarizations under Executive Law §135-c, effective in 2023. Confirm the Village's submission requirements if you have questions about this form.
- When is the application due?
- The form says the completed application, required submittals, and fee are due one week before the scheduled meeting. Contact the Village Office for meeting dates; confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
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