Chaumont, NY · Jefferson County
ZBA Use/Area Variance Application
Property owners seeking a use or area variance submit this application to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a zoning decision.
What this form is
This application asks the Zoning Board of Appeals to consider a use or area variance after a zoning permit application has been denied. It requests applicant and property details, the relief sought, and information about adjoining properties. The form says a hearing will not be scheduled without a scaled property drawing, a completed SEQR environmental assessment form, and letters from neighbors of adjoining properties that may be affected.
Who needs it
A property owner or agent seeking a use or area variance after a zoning permit application has been denied should complete this application.
How to submit it
The form lists the Village of Chaumont, P.O. Box 297, Chaumont, New York 13622, and phone number (315) 649-2900. It does not state a submission method; check the village website for current contact details.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; although it says the information is furnished under oath, it provides no notary block or separate notarized attachment.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the ZBA Use/Area Variance Application.
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Complete The Application
Provide applicant and property details, describe the relief sought, and list adjoining properties and their present uses.
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Gather Required Materials
Attach a scaled property drawing, a completed SEQR environmental assessment form, and letters from potentially affected neighbors.
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Submit To The Village
The form lists the Village of Chaumont's P.O. Box 297 address. Check the village website for current submission details.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the ZBA Use/Area Variance Application?
- No. The form has no notary block. It says the information is furnished under oath, but the applicant or agent signs and dates the application.
- How do I submit the ZBA Use/Area Variance Application?
- The form lists the Village of Chaumont, P.O. Box 297, Chaumont, New York 13622, but does not specify a submission method. Check the village website for current contact details.
- What materials must accompany the application?
- The form requires a scaled property drawing showing dimensions, buildings, structures, and setbacks; a completed SEQR environmental assessment form; and letters from potentially affected neighbors.
- What information does the application request?
- It asks for applicant, property, and adjoining-property details, the variance relief sought, and information about the existing use and ownership.
