Alexandria Bay, NY · Jefferson County
Area Variance Application
The Area Variance Application is for property owners or applicants seeking an area variance from the Village of Alexandria Bay Zoning Board of Appeals.
What this form is
Use this application to request an area variance for a property in the Village of Alexandria Bay. It asks for property and project details, the reasons for the request, and information about potential neighborhood or environmental effects. The form also lists submittal documents, including a sketch plan and Short Form SEQRA, and says the applicant or representative must attend the Zoning Board of Appeals meeting.
Who needs it
Property owners or their applicants seeking an area variance in the Village of Alexandria Bay should complete this application.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This application is signed without a notary; it includes an applicant affirmation under penalty of perjury, but no notarization is stated.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Area Variance Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Fill in the property and project details and answer the questions about the variance request.
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Gather Submittal Documents
Prepare the sketch plan and Short Form SEQRA listed on the application; consider including neighboring property owner input.
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Submit To The Village
Submit the application to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Who uses the Area Variance Application?
- A property owner or applicant seeking an area variance in the Village of Alexandria Bay can use this application to provide property, project, and variance-request information.
- What should accompany the application?
- The form says a sketch plan shall be submitted and lists Short Form SEQRA. It also says input from neighboring property owners would be appreciated and a current survey map may be advantageous.
- Do I need a notary for the Area Variance Application?
- No. The application is signed without a notary. It includes an applicant affirmation under penalty of perjury, but does not state that notarization is required.
- How do I submit the Area Variance Application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.