Ticonderoga, NY · Essex County

No notary required

Use Variance Application

Property owners or their agents use this application to request permission for a use not allowed by the zoning district in Ticonderoga.

What this form is

The Town of Ticonderoga Use Variance Application requests relief from zoning rules for a proposed principal or accessory use that is not permitted in the property's district. Applicants provide project, property, zoning, utility, and surrounding-area details and explain the claimed hardship. The application requires supporting materials, including a deed, survey or tax map, site plan, and applicable environmental forms, and must be reviewed before a valid project permit can be issued.

Who needs it

A property owner or authorized agent seeking to use property for a purpose not permitted by its zoning district must complete this application.

How to submit it

Submit one signed original, seven copies, and one electronic PDF copy on a flash drive or by email to [email protected]. Materials are due by noon on the first business day of the month before the meeting.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; the document does not require a sworn or notarized attachment.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Use Variance Application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Answer all questions and provide project, property, zoning, and hardship information.

  3. 3

    Gather Supporting Materials

    Include the required deed, survey or tax map, site plan, and other applicable attachments.

  4. 4

    Submit Materials To The Town

    Provide one signed original, seven copies, and one electronic PDF copy by the stated deadline.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Ticonderoga Use Variance Application for?
It requests relief from zoning rules so a property may be used for a principal or accessory purpose not permitted in its zoning district.
Do I need a notary for the Use Variance Application?
No. The application is signed and dated without a notary, and it does not require a sworn or notarized attachment.
How do I submit the Use Variance Application?
Provide one signed original, seven copies, and one electronic PDF copy on a flash drive or by email to [email protected].
What supporting materials does the application request?
The listed materials include a deed, boundary survey or tax map, site plan, and applicable items such as an Agricultural Data Statement, agent authorization, building plans, and Environmental Assessment Form.

Need something notarized?

This Use Variance Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Ticonderoga form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.