Lake Success, NY · Nassau County
Board of Zoning Appeals Application for Variance
This application requests a zoning variance from the Lake Success Board of Zoning Appeals and is filed by a property owner or the owner's authorized applicant seeking approval for a proposed use or construction.
- 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
The application asks for details about the property, owner, requested variance, and hardship, and includes affidavits, notice forms, and a consent form. Lake Success requires a completed application and supporting materials, including plans, a survey, a radius map, and an environmental assessment, before it schedules a public hearing. Applicants must also mail notice to nearby property owners and return a notarized Affidavit of Service promptly to the Building Department.
Who needs it
A property owner or authorized representative seeking a variance from Lake Success zoning requirements must submit the application and the supporting materials required for the Board's review.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes jurat blocks for the required affidavits, including the Affidavit of Service; the person making each affidavit signs and swears or affirms before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Board of Zoning Appeals Application for Variance and review its submission checklist and affidavit pages.
- 2
Complete The Forms
Fill in the application and relevant affidavits, but leave each notary signature area unsigned until your appointment.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary for the affidavits that require notarization.
- 4
Sign On Video
Show identification and sign each affidavit in the notary's presence during the live video session.
- 5
Submit To The Village
Send the completed application, notarized affidavits, and required supporting materials to the Lake Success Building Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Lake Success. 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 notarize the affidavits in this application?
- Complete the affidavit without signing it, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. Sign during the video session when instructed, and return the notarized affidavit with your application materials.
- Do I need to notarize the entire variance application?
- The application package contains several affidavits with notary jurat blocks, including the Affidavit of Service and owner affidavits. Check which affidavits apply to your application and notarize each completed one.
- Can I use an online notary for a Lake Success affidavit?
- New York authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarizations under Executive Law §135-c, effective in 2023. A commissioned online notary can notarize an affidavit through a live video session.
- What should I submit with my variance application?
- The form lists a building permit application, fee, environmental assessment, plans, survey, and radius map among the requirements. Additional materials and notarized affidavits are also required; confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.