Santa Clara, NY · Franklin County
Variance Application
Property owners or authorized agents use this application to request a variance from Town of Santa Clara requirements for a proposed or existing project.
What this form is
The application asks for ownership and property details, the variance requested, project dimensions, and reasons the applicant believes the relief is justified. It covers matters including setbacks, shoreline structures, vegetation removal, height, and sewage or water-supply distances. Applicants must mail or email the application and responses, provide required nearby-owner notices and proof of mailing, and include six copies of oversized architectural drawings when applicable.
Who needs it
Property owners or their authorized agents seeking a variance for property in the Town of Santa Clara should complete this application.
How to submit it
Mail the application and responses to Robin Sullivan, Variance Board Secretary, 5359 State Route 30, Saranac Lake, NY 12983, or scan them into a PDF and email [email protected]. Send required nearby-owner notices by first-class mail and file proof of mailing with the Variance Board.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; it requires certificates of mailing signed by a postal service representative, not a notarized attachment.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Town of Santa Clara Variance Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Enter ownership and property details, describe the requested variance, provide project information, and explain why the relief is justified.
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Gather Required Materials
Include scaled sketches where requested, six copies of oversized architectural drawings if applicable, and certificates of mailing for required notices.
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Submit To The Variance Board
Mail the application and responses to the Variance Board Secretary or scan them into a PDF and email them to the address on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Santa Clara Variance Application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. It requires certificates of mailing signed by a postal service representative, not a notarized attachment.
- How do I submit the Santa Clara Variance Application?
- Mail the application and responses to the Variance Board Secretary at the address on the form, or scan them into a PDF and email them to [email protected].
- What information does the variance application request?
- It asks for ownership and property details, the requested relief, project dimensions, and justification. It includes sections for setbacks, shoreline structures, vegetation removal, height, and sewage or water-supply distances.
- Do I need to notify nearby property owners?
- The form requires applicants to send a copy by first-class mail to property owners within 750 feet and file certificates of mailing with the Variance Board.