Lake Pleasant, NY · Hamilton County
Use Variance Application
Property owners or applicants use this application to request permission from Lake Pleasant’s Zoning Board of Appeals for a use otherwise prohibited in the zoning district.
What this form is
The application asks about the property, its current and proposed uses, planned changes, and evidence supporting the claimed hardship. Applicants must answer the variance standards in detail and provide diagrams showing the lot, buildings, roads, and distances from property boundaries. The document requires an original and five copies, supporting information, and a $50 filing fee.
Who needs it
A property owner or authorized applicant seeking a use variance from the Lake Pleasant Zoning Board of Appeals needs this application.
How to submit it
Provide the Zoning Board of Appeals one original and five copies of the application and supporting materials, with the $50 filing fee. The form lists the Code Enforcement Officer at 2679 State Route 8, P.O. Box 799, Lake Pleasant, NY 12108 for assistance.
About notarization
This application is signed without a notary; if the applicant is not the property owner, a notarized owner authorization statement must accompany it.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the Use Variance Application PDF.
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Complete the Application
Answer the property and hardship questions in detail, and describe the proposed use and planned changes.
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Gather Supporting Materials
Prepare the required property diagrams and supporting information; include notarized owner authorization if the applicant is not the owner.
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Submit Copies and Fee
Provide one original and five copies to the Zoning Board of Appeals with the $50 filing fee.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Use Variance Application?
- No. The application itself is signed without a notary. If the applicant is not the property owner, a notarized statement authorizing the applicant must be submitted.
- How do I submit the Use Variance Application?
- Provide the Zoning Board of Appeals one original and five copies of the application and supporting materials, along with the $50 filing fee.
- What supporting materials are required?
- The application requires detailed diagrams showing the lot, adjoining roads, driveways, buildings, building heights, and distances from lot boundaries. It also lists examples of supporting materials, such as photos and a survey map.