Do I need a notary for this Zoning Board of Appeals application?

No. The document has signature and date lines for the applicant and, if applicable, the owner, but does not require notarization.

How do I submit the Zoning Board of Appeals application?

Include the nonrefundable $85 fee and required supporting materials. The form does not specify where to submit it, so check the city website for current contact details.

What documents must accompany the application?

The instructions call for a survey map showing distances to property lines and a Building/Zoning Permit application. Drawings, a SEQR short form, an Agricultural Data Statement, and neighbor letters are required when applicable.

What additional information is required for an area variance?

An area variance request must include the checklist with written explanations answering all five questions about the requested variance.

Livonia, NY · Livingston County

No notary required

Zoning Board of Appeals Application

Property owners and applicants use this form to request a variance or other zoning relief from the Livonia Joint Zoning Board of Appeals.

What this form is

This application lets an applicant describe a property and request zoning relief from the Livonia Joint Zoning Board of Appeals. The form calls for an $85 nonrefundable fee and supporting materials, including a survey map and, when applicable, drawings and other statements. Area variance requests must also include written answers to the checklist questions.

Who needs it

Applicants seeking a variance or other listed zoning relief from the Livonia Joint Zoning Board of Appeals should complete this application.

How to submit it

The form requires a nonrefundable $85 fee and supporting documents, including a survey map; other materials apply when indicated. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

About notarization

This document is signed and dated without a notary; the applicant and, if applicable, owner sign, and no notarized attachment or sworn step is specified.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Application
Download the Zoning Board of Appeals application PDF.
2
Complete the Application
Provide applicant and property details, describe the request, and complete the area variance checklist if applicable.
3
Gather Supporting Materials
Include the survey map, Building/Zoning Permit application, and other drawings or statements required for your request.
4
Submit to the City
Include the nonrefundable $85 fee and check the city website for current submission details.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for this Zoning Board of Appeals application?: No. The document has signature and date lines for the applicant and, if applicable, the owner, but does not require notarization.
How do I submit the Zoning Board of Appeals application?: Include the nonrefundable $85 fee and required supporting materials. The form does not specify where to submit it, so check the city website for current contact details.
What documents must accompany the application?: The instructions call for a survey map showing distances to property lines and a Building/Zoning Permit application. Drawings, a SEQR short form, an Agricultural Data Statement, and neighbor letters are required when applicable.
What additional information is required for an area variance?: An area variance request must include the checklist with written explanations answering all five questions about the requested variance.

Need something notarized?

This Zoning Board of Appeals Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Livonia form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.