Williamsville, NY · Erie County
Zoning Board Special Use Permit Application
This application lets property owners or other applicants ask the Williamsville Zoning Board of Appeals for a special use permit or administrative appeal.
- 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 three-page application to request a special use permit, administrative appeal, short-term rental, or accessory apartment. It collects applicant and property details and asks for information supporting a special use permit or explaining why an administrative decision should be overturned. If someone other than the property owner applies, the form says to attach the owner's permission letter. The applicant or property owner completes the disclosure affidavit and signs it before a notary.
Who needs it
Property owners and other applicants seeking a special use permit or administrative appeal from the Williamsville Zoning Board of Appeals use this application.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes an acknowledgment in its disclosure affidavit; the property owner or applicant named in the affidavit signs before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Zoning Board of Appeals Special Use Permit/Administrative Appeal Application from the Village of Williamsville.
- 2
Complete the Form
Provide applicant and property information and answer the questions for your request. Attach an owner's permission letter if required.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary to notarize the disclosure affidavit.
- 4
Sign on Video
The property owner or applicant signs the affidavit during the online notary session.
- 5
Submit to the Village
Submit the completed application and any required attachments 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 get the disclosure affidavit notarized?
- Complete the application, then book with a commissioned online notary. The property owner or applicant signs the disclosure affidavit during the notary session and submits the application to the Village.
- Do I need the property owner's permission to apply?
- The form says that if the applicant is not the property owner, they must attach a letter of permission allowing them to file the application on the owner's behalf.
- Can I sign this application with an online notary?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by its notaries under Executive Law §135-c, effective in 2023. Ask the Village if it has any additional submission requirements for this application.
- What should I do if I am unsure about application requirements?
- Review the form and contact the Village of Williamsville with questions; confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.