Lorraine, NY · Jefferson County
Area Variance Application
Applicants use this form to appeal a zoning decision or seek permission for an area variance from the Town of Lorraine Zoning Board of Appeals.
What this form is
The application is for people appealing a Zoning Enforcement Officer decision or, where permitted, a Planning Board decision. It asks about the proposed activity, the zoning conflict, the variance requested, the reason for the request, and the neighborhood. Applicants must also complete Part 1 of the Short Environmental Assessment Form; if the applicant does not own the property, the owner must provide an authorization statement.
Who needs it
People seeking an area variance or appealing a relevant zoning decision in Lorraine 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; the applicant signs and dates it, and any property-owner authorization statement is not described as notarized.
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
Describe the proposed activity, zoning conflict, requested variance, reason for the request, and neighborhood; provide applicant and property details.
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Gather Required Attachments
Complete Part 1 of the Short Environmental Assessment Form. Attach the zoning permit denial when applicable, and an owner authorization statement if you are not the property owner.
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Submit To The City
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Area Variance Application?
- No. The application has a signature and date line but no notary block. If the applicant does not own the property, the owner must submit an authorization statement; the form does not say it must be notarized.
- 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.
- What information does the application request?
- It asks about the proposed activity, zoning conflict, decision date, variance requested, reason for the request, neighborhood, applicant, and property.
- What attachments are required?
- Applicants must complete Part 1 of the Short Environmental Assessment Form. A zoning permit denial should be attached when that is the basis for the appeal; non-owner applicants must submit the owner's authorization statement.
Need something notarized?
This Area Variance Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Lorraine form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.