Tonawanda, NY · Erie County
Rezoning Application
The Town of Tonawanda rezoning application petitions the Town Board to change a property’s zoning classification and is filed by an owner, lessee, agent, or contract purchaser.
- 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 petition to ask the Town Board to rezone a property in the Town of Tonawanda. The application must be completed, signed, notarized, and submitted to the Building Department with the required exhibits and non-refundable fee. The Town reviews the request through relevant departments, the Planning Board, and Environmental Review Committee, then holds a public hearing before the Town Board decides whether to approve, modify, or deny it.
Who needs it
A property owner, lessee, agent, or contract purchaser seeking a zoning classification change for property in the Town of Tonawanda must submit this petition.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a “Sworn to before me” block; the applicant signs the petition and swears before the notary that its statements and submitted materials are true and accurate.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Town of Tonawanda rezoning application and review its requirements and exhibit checklist.
- 2
Complete The Petition
Enter the property, petitioner, owner, and current and proposed zoning details, and prepare the required exhibits.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary before signing the sworn statement.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign and swear to the petition during the online notary session.
- 5
Submit To The Town
Send the notarized application, required exhibits, and $100 fee to the Building Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Tonawanda. 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 Tonawanda rezoning application notarized online?
- Complete the petition, book a session with a commissioned online notary, and sign during the video appointment. Submit the notarized application and required exhibits to the Building Department.
- Do I need to sign the rezoning petition in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form says the application must be signed and notarized and includes a “Sworn to before me” block for the applicant’s signature and oath.
- Can a commissioned online notary notarize this New York form?
- New York authorizes its own notaries to perform remote online notarizations under Executive Law §135-c, effective since 2023. Confirm the Town’s submission requirements if you plan to file an online-notarized form.
- What must I submit with the rezoning application?
- The form lists required exhibits, including property-use statements, a recent survey, a legal description, site plans, and an environmental assessment form, along with a $100 non-refundable fee. Confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.