Lorraine, NY · Jefferson County
Use Variance Application
The Town of Lorraine form lets applicants ask the Zoning Board of Appeals for a use variance and explain how their property meets the required tests.
What this form is
Use this application to appeal a zoning decision or request a use variance for a property in Lorraine. It asks about the proposed activity, the decision and zoning conflict, property details, and evidence addressing four hardship tests; supporting material must be attached. Applicants must also complete Part 1 of the Short Environmental Assessment Form.
Who needs it
Applicants appealing a zoning decision or seeking a use variance in Lorraine should complete this form and provide supporting evidence.
How to submit it
The form records the appeal date as the postmark or hand-delivery date and lists a $100 application fee. It does not provide a submission address or contact details.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; if the applicant does not own the property, a property-owner authorization statement is required, but no notarization is specified.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Town of Lorraine Use Variance Application.
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Complete The Application
Describe the proposed activity, zoning decision, requested variance, property, and evidence for each hardship test.
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Gather Required Materials
Attach supporting material and complete Part 1 of the Short Environmental Assessment Form. If you are not the owner, include the owner's authorization statement.
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Submit The Application
The form identifies the appeal date as the postmark or hand-delivery date, but does not provide a submission address.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Use Variance Application?
- No. The application has a signature and date line but no notary block. If you are not the property owner, include the owner's authorization statement; the form does not specify notarization.
- How do I submit the Use Variance Application?
- The form identifies the appeal date as the postmark or hand-delivery date, but it gives no submission address or contact details. It lists a $100 application fee.
- What evidence does the use variance application ask for?
- It asks for proof addressing four hardship tests, including competent financial evidence, uniqueness of the hardship, neighborhood character, and whether the hardship was self-created.
- What other form must I complete?
- The application says the applicant must fill out Part 1 of the Short Environmental Assessment Form. It also requires supporting material for the variance tests.
Need something notarized?
This Use Variance Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Lorraine form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.