Greece, NY · Monroe County
Zoning Board of Appeals Application
This packet is for property owners or applicants seeking an area variance, use variance, or special use permit from the Town of Greece Board of Zoning 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
The packet combines the Board of Zoning Appeals application with property-visit permission, an optional owner authorization letter, and a Short Environmental Assessment Form. The Town says a complete application must include the signed application, required proof of an agent’s authority when applicable, supporting maps or site plans, the fee, and the environmental assessment. Consult the Building Department first; applications follow a building-permit review and denial, and must meet the published submission deadline.
Who needs it
Property owners or their authorized agents seeking an area variance, use variance, or special use permit from the Town of Greece Board of Zoning Appeals need this packet.
Why it needs a notary
The application carries a sworn-statement block subscribed and sworn to before a notary; the owner or applicant signing that statement must appear before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Packet
Download the Town of Greece Board of Zoning Appeals application packet and review its requirements.
- 2
Complete The Forms
Fill in the application and applicable packet documents, but leave the sworn statement unsigned.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign On Video
Show identification and sign the sworn statement during the live video session as directed by the notary.
- 5
Submit To The Town
Assemble the required application materials and submit the complete packet to the Town of Greece by the applicable deadline.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Greece. 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 application notarized online?
- Complete the application without signing its sworn statement, then book with a commissioned online notary. Sign during the video session and follow the notary’s instructions for completing the notarial certificate.
- Do I need to notarize the entire packet?
- The application includes a sworn-statement block for the owner or applicant. The packet also includes other documents, but its text identifies the application form as notarized.
- Who signs the sworn statement?
- The owner or applicant signs the statement confirming that the form and accompanying materials are true and accurate to the best of their knowledge.
- Can an agent submit the application?
- Yes. The packet says an applicant who does not own the property must provide proof of authority, such as a signed owner authorization letter, lease, or purchase agreement.
- Is remote online notarization available for this form?
- New York authorizes its own notaries to perform remote online notarizations under Executive Law §135-c. A commissioned online notary can notarize the signer’s sworn statement by live video.
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