Harrietstown, NY · Franklin County
Use Variance Application
This application asks the Harrietstown Zoning Board of Appeals for permission to use property in a way the zoning ordinance does not permit, and is filed by the property owner or applicant.
- 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 when seeking a use variance for property in Harrietstown. The applicant must address four hardship tests, provide supporting financial evidence, describe the proposed use, and include the required attachments, such as a site plan and a list of abutting property owners. The form says the application must be signed to be complete and includes a sworn verification. Its checklist also outlines public-hearing and notice steps.
Who needs it
A property owner seeking a use not permitted by Harrietstown’s zoning ordinance, or an applicant authorized by the owner, needs to submit this application to the Zoning Board of Appeals.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries a subscribed-and-sworn jurat; the owner or applicant signing the application’s accuracy certification must sign and swear before the notary.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Application
Download Harrietstown’s Use Variance Application and review its four hardship tests and attachment checklist.
- 2
Complete the Form
Fill in the property and applicant details, explain the requested use, address each hardship test, and gather supporting documents.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Book a remote session with Rush Notary for the form’s sworn verification.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign and swear to the application’s accuracy certification during your video session with a commissioned online notary.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Provide the signed application, required copies, and applicable attachments to the Town of Harrietstown as directed by its application checklist.
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 use variance application notarized online?
- Complete the form and gather its required attachments, then book with Rush Notary. Sign the sworn verification during your video session with a commissioned online notary, and submit the application and copies to the Town.
- Do I need to include financial evidence with my application?
- Yes. The application asks you to provide competent financial evidence and documentation supporting your claim that permitted uses cannot produce a reasonable return. It also asks you to address uniqueness, neighborhood character, and whether the hardship was self-created.
- Can I use remote online notarization for this New York form?
- New York authorizes its own notaries to perform remote online notarizations under Executive Law §135-c, effective since 2023. A commissioned online notary can notarize your sworn verification remotely; check with the Town if you have questions about submission.
- What should I include when I submit the application?
- The form lists six copies of the completed application and maps or descriptions, a site or plot plan, and other applicable attachments. Its checklist also describes notices and hearing steps; confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
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