Perinton, NY · Monroe County
Use Variance Application
Property owners and applicants use this application to ask Perinton’s Zoning Board of Appeals for permission to make a proposed use that zoning does not allow.
What this form is
The application asks the Zoning Board of Appeals to consider a use variance and requires information about the applicant, property, proposed use, and surrounding land uses. Applicants must address the hardship criteria and provide financial information supporting the request. The application instructions call for an original and 11 copies, a short EAF, and supporting maps and plans; a fee must accompany the application.
Who needs it
A property owner or applicant seeking a use variance from Perinton’s Zoning Board of Appeals needs to complete this application.
How to submit it
Return the original and 11 copies in person to the Zoning Board of Appeals Secretary with the application fee; the instructions say applications may not be mailed. Include the short EAF and required maps, plans, and supporting documentation, and verify the fee with the Secretary.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the applicant signs, and an owner who is not the applicant also signs consent.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the Use Variance Application and review its instructions and filing procedures.
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Complete the Application
Type or print the requested applicant, property, proposed-use, and hardship information; complete the financial statement and short EAF.
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Gather Supporting Materials
Prepare the required map copies, floor plan copies when necessary, and other supporting documentation.
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Submit to the Town
Return the original and 11 copies in person to the Zoning Board of Appeals Secretary with the fee.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Use Variance Application?
- No. This application is signed and dated without a notary. The applicant signs, and an owner who is not the applicant also signs consent.
- How do I submit the Use Variance Application?
- Return the original and 11 copies in person to the Zoning Board of Appeals Secretary with the fee. Include the short EAF and required supporting materials; the instructions say applications may not be mailed.
- What must accompany the Use Variance Application?
- The instructions call for a short EAF, a non-refundable fee, 12 copies of a tape location or instrument survey map, and 12 copies of a floor plan when necessary. A financial statement is also required.
- What information does the application request?
- It asks for applicant and property details, the proposed variance, nearby land uses, and explanations addressing hardship criteria. Its financial statement requests information about income, expenses, investment, and property value.