York, NY · Livingston County

No notary required

Zoning Board of Appeals Application

The Zoning Board of Appeals application is for property owners or applicants seeking an appeal, interpretation, area variance, or use variance in the Town of York.

What this form is

Use this application to ask the Town of York Zoning Board of Appeals to review a zoning decision or consider an interpretation or variance. Select the request type and complete the corresponding sections; the application also asks for applicant and property details, prior requests, and written responses to applicable review criteria. The town requires a completed application and fee, along with applicable supporting documents, to begin the process.

Who needs it

Property owners and applicants seeking a zoning appeal, interpretation, area variance, or use variance from the Town of York should complete this application.

How to submit it

Submit the completed application and required materials to the Town of York Code Enforcement Officer or Zoning Clerk. Email the complete electronic file of the application documents and listed plans to [email protected].

About notarization

This document is signed and dated without a notary; the applicant swears the information is true and correct, and the property owner signs permission if different.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Town of York Zoning Board of Appeals application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Applicable Sections

    Select the request type, provide applicant and property information, and answer the criteria for that request.

  3. 3

    Gather Required Documents

    Use the checklist to gather the application fee, applicable supporting forms, proof of ownership, written response, and required electronic files.

  4. 4

    Submit To The Town

    Submit the application and materials to the Code Enforcement Officer or Zoning Clerk, and email the complete electronic file to the address on the form.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Zoning Board of Appeals application?
No. The applicant signs and dates the form without a notary and swears the information is true and correct; a different property owner signs the permission section.
How do I submit the Zoning Board of Appeals application?
Submit the application and required materials to the Town of York Code Enforcement Officer or Zoning Clerk. Email the complete electronic file to [email protected].
What requests can I make with this application?
The application covers appeals or interpretations, area variances, and use variances. Select the request type and complete the sections indicated on the form.
What documents are required with the application?
The checklist includes the application and fee, applicable environmental assessment form, proof of ownership, and a written response to review criteria. It also specifies electronic copies of plans and application documents.

Need something notarized?

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