Ticonderoga, NY · Essex County
Area Variance Application
The Area Variance Application is for property owners or agents seeking relief from Town of Ticonderoga zoning requirements for a proposed project.
What this form is
Use this application when a project needs an area variance from zoning bulk requirements such as setbacks, building coverage, building height, or lot dimensions. It asks for property, project, and zoning information, the relief requested, and answers about the practical difficulty and neighborhood impacts. Applicants must include supporting materials such as a deed, survey or tax map, and site plan, as applicable.
Who needs it
Property owners, contractors, or authorized agents seeking an area variance from Town of Ticonderoga zoning requirements need to complete this application.
How to submit it
Submit one original signed set, seven copies, and one electronic PDF copy on a flash drive or by email to [email protected]. The form lists the Town address as 132 Montcalm Street, P.O. Box 471, Ticonderoga, NY 12883.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the form asks the applicant to sign and date the signature page.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Area Variance Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Answer all questions and provide the property, project, zoning, and variance information requested.
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Gather Supporting Materials
Include required supporting documents, such as a deed, survey or tax map, and detailed site plan, as applicable.
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Prepare Submission Copies
Prepare one original signed set, seven copies, and one electronic PDF copy.
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Submit To The Town
Email the PDF to [email protected] or provide it on a flash drive with the paper sets.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Area Variance Application?
- No. The application has no notary block; the applicant signs and dates the signature page.
- How do I submit the Area Variance Application?
- Provide one original signed set, seven copies, and one electronic PDF copy on a flash drive or by email to [email protected].
- What supporting documents does the application request?
- The form lists a deed, boundary survey or tax map, site plan, and other materials as applicable, including an Agricultural Data Statement, agent authorization, floor plans, elevations, and an Environmental Assessment Form.
- What kind of project uses an area variance application?
- The form is for projects seeking relief from zoning bulk requirements, including setbacks, building coverage, building height, lot size, or minimum dimensions.