Harrietstown, NY · Franklin County
Area Variance Application
This application asks the Harrietstown Zoning Board of Appeals for relief from zoning dimensional requirements and is filed by a property owner or authorized applicant seeking an area variance.
- 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 form to request changes to zoning requirements such as yard setbacks, lot coverage, frontage or density standards. The application asks for property and applicant details, the requested change, reasons for the request, supporting attachments and signatures; Harrietstown requires it when seeking an area variance from the Zoning Board of Appeals, including with a Planning Board application when applicable.
Who needs it
A property owner or authorized applicant seeking an area variance from Harrietstown’s Zoning Board of Appeals should complete and submit this application with the required attachments and fee.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes a subscribed-and-sworn jurat; the record owner and applicant sign the verification section before the notary, as applicable to their signatures.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Harrietstown Area Variance Application and review its instructions and attachment checklist.
- 2
Complete The Form
Enter the property, owner and applicant details, describe the variance request, and gather the required supporting materials.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a remote appointment with a commissioned online notary for the verification signatures.
- 4
Sign On Video
Show identification and sign the application during the live online notarization session.
- 5
Submit To The Town
Send the notarized application, required attachments and fee to the Harrietstown Zoning Board of Appeals.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Harrietstown. 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 Harrietstown area variance application notarized?
- Complete the application and arrange a remote session with a commissioned online notary. Sign the verification section during the video appointment, then submit the notarized form and required materials to the town.
- Do I need to sign this application in front of a notary?
- The form includes a subscribed-and-sworn jurat after the verification signatures. The record owner and applicant should sign before the notary, as applicable to their signatures.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by its notaries under Executive Law §135-c. A commissioned online notary can notarize your signature in a remote session.
- What attachments should I submit with the application?
- The form checklist calls for items including six copies of a site or plot plan, maps and descriptions, applicable SEQRA materials, and a list of contiguous property owners. Confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
- What happens after I sign and notarize the form?
- Submit the completed application, required attachments and fee to the Town of Harrietstown Zoning Board of Appeals. The form checklist also describes hearing notices and subsequent steps in the review process.
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