Garden City, NY · Nassau County
Zoning Board of Appeals Notice of Appeal and Permit Application
This combined application lets Garden City property owners or authorized applicants request a Zoning Board of Appeals variance, appeal a Building Inspector determination, or seek a permit for proposed work.
- 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 describe the property, proposed work, zoning details, and the grounds for an appeal or permit request. The Village requires a complete application with supporting materials, including collated copies, a property survey, drawings, photographs, and information about adjoining properties; incomplete applications will not be accepted. The form also includes a sworn statement by an individual appellant affirming ownership and the truth of submitted information.
Who needs it
Garden City property owners seeking a Zoning Board of Appeals appeal or permit, or an authorized applicant submitting the application on an owner's behalf, may need this form.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Zoning Board of Appeals Notice of Appeal and Permit Application from the Village of Garden City.
- 2
Complete The Form
Fill in the property, owner, applicant, proposed work, and appeal or permit details, and gather the required supporting materials.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule an online notarization for the individual appellant's affidavit.
- 4
Sign During The Video Session
The appellant appears by video, takes an oath or affirmation, and signs the affidavit before the commissioned online notary.
- 5
Submit The Complete Application
File the required collated application sets and attachments with the Village of Garden City.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Garden City. 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 owner's affidavit notarized online?
- Book a session with a commissioned online notary. The individual appellant must appear by video, take an oath or affirmation, and sign the affidavit during the session.
- Do I need to submit supporting documents with this application?
- Yes. The instructions call for complete collated sets and supporting items such as a property survey, drawings, photographs, and adjoining-property information. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
- Who signs the notarized statement?
- The individual appellant signs the affidavit, which states that the person resides at the listed address, owns the property, and affirms that the application statements are true.
- Can I use remote online notarization for this affidavit?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary under Executive Law §135-c, in effect since 2023. Confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.