Wampsville, NY · Madison County
Variance Request Procedure and Application
This variance request application is for property owners or applicants seeking zoning relief or another listed planning or zoning board action in the Town of Lenox.
What this form is
The document explains the steps for requesting a variance, from discussing the request and required documents with the Code Enforcement Officer to review and scheduling by the Zoning Board of Appeals. Applicants complete the planning and zoning board application and Part 1 of the Short Environmental Assessment Form, and provide supporting materials such as a survey, site plan, building plans, and any required zoning permit. The form lists a $30 variance application fee.
Who needs it
Property owners or their applicants seeking an area or use variance, zoning interpretation, site plan approval, special use permit, or appeal should use this application.
How to submit it
Submit the application and required paperwork to the Town of Lenox Code Enforcement Officer for review. After review and completion of the paperwork, the document directs applicants to the Town Clerk’s office for payment and scheduling; the listed variance application fee is $30.
About notarization
This document does not require notarization; the applicant signs and dates the application and environmental assessment form.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the variance request procedure and application PDF.
- 2
Speak With The Code Enforcement Officer
Discuss the need and type of variance, required documentation, and application timing with the Code Enforcement Officer.
- 3
Complete The Application
Fill out the planning and zoning board application and Part 1 of the Short Environmental Assessment Form.
- 4
Gather Supporting Materials
Provide the listed paperwork, including a survey, site plan, building plans, and any required zoning permit.
- 5
Submit For Review
Submit the application and paperwork to the Town of Lenox Code Enforcement Officer, then follow the document’s direction to the Town Clerk’s office.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the variance request application?
- No. The document does not require notarization; the applicant signs and dates the application and environmental assessment form.
- How do I submit the variance request application?
- Submit the application and required paperwork to the Town of Lenox Code Enforcement Officer for review. After review, the document directs applicants to the Town Clerk’s office for payment and scheduling.
- What supporting materials are listed?
- The procedure lists Part 1 of the Short Environmental Assessment Form, a zoning permit, property survey, site plan, building plans, and a property-owner consent letter if the owner will not attend the Zoning Board of Appeals meeting.
- What fee does the application list?
- The application lists a $30 fee for a variance application.
