Orchard Park, NY · Erie County
Petition to Amend Zoning Ordinance
This petition asks the Orchard Park Town Board to change the zoning classification of specified property and is filed by the property owner or another petitioner with an interest in the premises.
- 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 Orchard Park Town Board to amend the zoning ordinance for property in the town. The petition identifies the premises, ownership, petitioner’s interest, present and proposed uses, and requested zoning change. Attach a metes-and-bounds description as Exhibit A and a survey as Exhibit B; the form also says to email Exhibit A to the Town Planning Office. The petitioner swears that the petition’s statements are true as stated.
Who needs it
A property owner or another person with an interest in premises in the Town of Orchard Park who is petitioning the Town Board for a zoning change needs this form.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a jurat stating “Sworn before me”; each petitioner signing the petition must swear to its contents before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Petition
Get the Petition to Amend Zoning Ordinance from the Town of Orchard Park.
- 2
Fill In The Petition
Enter the property and petitioner details, current and proposed uses, and requested zoning change; prepare Exhibits A and B.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a remote session with a commissioned online notary and have identification ready.
- 4
Sign During The Video Session
Sign and swear to the petition before the notary when instructed.
- 5
Submit The Petition
Email Exhibit A to the Town Planning Office and submit the completed petition and required materials to the Town.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from 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 complete the zoning amendment petition?
- Identify the property, ownership, petitioner’s interest, current and proposed uses, and requested zoning change. Attach the metes-and-bounds description as Exhibit A and survey as Exhibit B; email Exhibit A to the Town Planning Office.
- Do I need to sign this petition in front of a notary?
- Yes. The petition includes a jurat and says the petitioner’s signature must be sworn before a notary. Signers should wait to sign until the notary directs them.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary?
- New York authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarizations under Executive Law §135-c. Ask the Town whether it will accept this notarized petition in your circumstances; confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
- What supporting documents does the form require?
- Attach Exhibit A, a metes-and-bounds description of the premises, and Exhibit B, a survey. The form also directs petitioners to email Exhibit A to the Town of Orchard Park Planning Office.