Avon, NY · Livingston County
Area Variance Application
The Area Variance Application asks property owners and applicants to explain a requested zoning exception and provide supporting project documents for review by the Town of Avon Zoning Board of Appeals.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
Use this application to request permission to build or use property in a way that does not meet zoning requirements, such as setbacks, building height, or lot coverage. Avon’s application package includes a hardship statement, project information, required-document checklist, and supporting forms; the town requires a completed package and fee for review. The applicant must provide the requested information and supporting materials, and the town says incomplete applications will not be placed on a meeting agenda until requested information is submitted.
Who needs it
Property owners or applicants seeking an area variance from Avon zoning requirements must submit the application package to the Code Enforcement Clerk for Zoning Board of Appeals review.
Why it needs a notary
The packet requires the variance petition to be properly verified, signed, and notarized; its acknowledgment block is on the Authorized Representative Form, which the property owner signs before a notary.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Application
Download Avon’s Area Variance Application and review the packet’s instructions and required-document checklist.
- 2
Fill Out the Forms
Complete the application and relevant supporting forms, and gather the project documents listed in the checklist.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule an appointment with a commissioned online notary for the form that requires notarization.
- 4
Sign on Video
Show your identification and sign the relevant document during the online notary video session.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Submit the completed application package and fee to the Code Enforcement Clerk as directed by the town.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Avon. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I get the Avon area variance application notarized?
- Complete the relevant form fields, then book a video appointment with a commissioned online notary. Sign the form during the session, and follow the town’s instructions for submitting the full application package.
- Do I need to sign the application in front of a notary?
- The packet says the variance petition must be signed and notarized. It also includes a notary acknowledgment on the Authorized Representative Form, which the property owner signs.
- Can I complete this form with a remote online notary?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by its own notaries under Executive Law §135-c, effective since 2023. Ask the town whether it will accept the remotely notarized document for this application.
- What do I submit with the area variance application?
- The packet lists a $60 application fee and supporting items such as project site plans, a parcel survey map, a statement of hardship, and a zoning permit. Check the application checklist for documents that apply to your project; confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
Area Variance Application in other New York cities
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