Williamsville, NY · Erie County
Area/Use Variance Application
This four-page application lets property owners or authorized applicants request an area or use variance from the Village of Williamsville Zoning Board of Appeals.
- 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 application to request an area variance or use variance for a property in the Village of Williamsville. It asks for applicant and property details, the requested variance, and written responses to questions the Zoning Board of Appeals considers. A property owner must sign, or provide a permission letter, when someone else applies. The application also includes a disclosure affidavit affirming that the information is true and accurate to the signer’s knowledge.
Who needs it
A property owner seeking an area or use variance in the Village of Williamsville, or an applicant with the owner’s signature or permission letter, needs this application.
Why it needs a notary
The disclosure affidavit has an acknowledgment block; the property owner or applicant named on it signs before a notary and acknowledges executing the instrument.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Area/Use Variance Application from the Village of Williamsville.
- 2
Fill Out the Form
Complete the applicant and property information, select the variance type, and answer the applicable questions.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary and have your identification ready.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the disclosure affidavit during the online notary session and acknowledge the instrument.
- 5
Submit to the Village
Submit the completed application and any required owner permission letter to the Village of Williamsville.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Williamsville. 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 Williamsville variance application?
- Fill in the applicant and property details, select area or use variance, and answer the relevant questions. The property owner must sign or provide a permission letter if another person applies.
- Do I need a notary for this application?
- Yes. The disclosure affidavit includes an acknowledgment for the property owner or applicant to sign before a notary. The form asks the signer to affirm the information is true and accurate to their knowledge.
- Can I sign this application with an online notary?
- New York authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarizations. You can sign the acknowledgment before a commissioned online notary by appearing on video; confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
- What should I prepare before my online notary appointment?
- Complete the application, have the acknowledgment unsigned, and bring valid identification. The notary will direct you to sign during the video session.
Area/Use Variance Application in other New York cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.