Webster, NY · Monroe County
Statement of Unnecessary Hardship for Use Variance
This statement is for property owners or applicants seeking a use variance who must explain why the property meets the stated hardship criteria.
What this form is
The statement provides a place to explain why a property meets the criteria listed for granting a use variance. It asks applicants to address economic use, unique circumstances, neighborhood character, whether the hardship was self-created, and whether another remedy is available. The document says competent financial evidence should support the claim of economic deprivation.
Who needs it
Applicants seeking a use variance use this statement to explain how their property meets the listed unnecessary-hardship criteria.
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 statement has no notary block; the signer just signs and dates it, and the document identifies no notarized attachment or related sworn step.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Statement
Download the use variance hardship statement PDF.
- 2
Complete The Statement
Enter the property address and explain how the property meets each listed hardship criterion.
- 3
Gather Supporting Evidence
Provide competent financial evidence supporting the claim of economic deprivation.
- 4
Submit To The City
Submit the completed statement to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the use variance hardship statement ask for?
- It asks applicants to explain economic deprivation, unique property circumstances, neighborhood character, whether the hardship was self-created, and whether another remedy is available.
- Who uses this statement?
- Applicants seeking a use variance use it to address the listed unnecessary-hardship criteria for the property.
- Do I need a notary for the use variance hardship statement?
- No. This statement has no notary block, and it identifies no notarized attachment or related sworn step.
- How do I submit the use variance hardship statement?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.