Amsterdam, NY · Montgomery County
Zoning Board of Appeals Application
This application asks the Town of Amsterdam Zoning Board of Appeals to consider a zoning interpretation, area or use variance, or temporary permit request from a property applicant.
- 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
Use this form to request a zoning interpretation, area or use variance, temporary permit, or extension of a temporary permit from the Town of Amsterdam Zoning Board of Appeals. The application includes a checklist of supporting materials, a sketch plan, and environmental assessment pages; additional agricultural information may be needed for certain properties. The completed, signed, and notarized application must be filed at least ten days before the meeting where the board will consider it.
Who needs it
A property applicant seeking a zoning interpretation, variance, temporary permit, or permit extension from the Town of Amsterdam Zoning Board of Appeals needs this application.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes sworn-to jurat blocks for the applicant and, if different, the property owner; each signer must sign their statement before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Town of Amsterdam Zoning Board of Appeals application and review its checklist and attached pages.
- 2
Complete the Form
Fill in the applicant and property information, select the application type, explain the request, and gather required supporting materials.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary for the applicant and, if different, the property owner.
- 4
Sign on Video
Show identification and sign the sworn statement during the online notary session.
- 5
Submit to the Town
File the completed, notarized application and supporting documents at least ten days before the board meeting.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Amsterdam. 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 submit this application?
- Complete and notarize the application, include the checklist items and supporting materials, and file it at least ten days before the Zoning Board of Appeals meeting.
- Do I need to bring supporting documents?
- The checklist calls for a tax map, sketch plan, denied application and administrative officer’s denial, and supporting permit documents. It also identifies environmental and agricultural forms that may apply.
- Can I sign this application online with a notary?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization for its own notaries under Executive Law §135-c, since 2023. A commissioned online notary can witness your signature by video; confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
- Who must sign before the notary?
- The applicant signs the sworn statement before a notary. The property owner also signs a separate sworn statement if they are different from the applicant.
Zoning Board of Appeals Application in other New York cities
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