Webster, NY · Monroe County

No notary required

Use Variance Application

The Village of Webster Zoning Board of Appeals application is for property owners or applicants requesting a change of use that requires a use variance.

What this form is

This application asks for details about the property, its present use, ownership, zoning district, market value, and the requested change of use. Applicants must also provide a letter addressing the use variance standards and gather listed materials, including an Environmental Assessment Form, neighbor notification confirmation, and supporting documentation. The Board considers whether the application establishes unnecessary hardship.

Who needs it

Property owners or applicants seeking a use variance from the Village of Webster Zoning Board of Appeals need this application and its listed supporting materials.

How to submit it

Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

About notarization

This application has no notary block; it lists no sworn or notarized attachment, so the applicant completes and submits it without notarization.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Village of Webster Use Variance Application.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Provide the project address, applicant and property details, current property use, market value, and requested change of use.

  3. 3

    Gather Required Materials

    Prepare the letter of intent, Environmental Assessment Form, neighbor notification confirmation, applicable owner authorization, and supporting documentation.

  4. 4

    Submit To The City

    Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Use Variance Application?
No. The application has no notary block and lists no sworn or notarized attachment; the applicant completes and submits it without notarization.
How do I submit the Use Variance Application?
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
What materials are required with the application?
The listed materials include a letter of intent, Environmental Assessment Form, neighbor notification and mailing confirmation, owner authorization if applicable, and supporting documentation.
What should the letter of intent explain?
It should address the four use variance standards, including economic hardship, whether the hardship is unique, neighborhood character, and whether the hardship was self-created.

Need something notarized?

This Use Variance Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Webster form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.