Old Westbury, NY · Nassau County
Board of Zoning Appeals Application
This application requests Board of Zoning Appeals review of a property decision or variance, and property owners or authorized applicants submit it with supporting documents to the Village of Old Westbury.
- 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 application to appeal a Village Clerk determination or request a variance or modification under the Village Zoning Ordinance. The packet includes property and proposed-work details, a variance summary, representation and notification affidavit, and disclosure affidavits. The Village requires an appointment for submission, ten collated sets of required documents, a flash drive, and applicable fees; plans must be submitted four weeks in advance according to the submission schedule.
Who needs it
Property owners or authorized representatives seeking a zoning variance or appealing a Village Clerk determination submit this application and its required supporting documents.
Why it needs a notary
The application packet includes sworn affidavits with jurat blocks; each applicant, owner, agent, or corporate representative signing an affidavit must swear to it before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Board of Zoning Appeals application and review its submission requirements and affidavit pages.
- 2
Complete The Form
Fill in the applicable application and affidavit details, but leave affidavit signatures blank until the notary session.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a remote video appointment with a commissioned online notary for the affidavits requiring notarization.
- 4
- 5
Submit To The Village
Arrange an appointment and submit the required collated sets, flash drive, fees, and supporting documents to the Village.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Old Westbury. 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 an affidavit in this application?
- Complete the affidavit without signing it, then meet with a commissioned online notary by video. Sign and swear to the affidavit during the session.
- Do I need to notarize the entire application?
- The packet contains several affidavits with sworn-to language and notary signature blocks. The affidavit signer must appear before a notary; confirm which affidavits apply to your submission.
- Does the form allow online notarization?
- New York authorizes its own notaries to perform remote online notarization under Executive Law §135-c, effective since 2023. Ask the Village whether it accepts your remotely notarized affidavit.
- What should I confirm before submitting the application?
- The Village requires an appointment, advance plan submission, ten collated document sets, and a flash drive. Confirm the current schedule and requirements with the Village; confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
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Board of Zoning Appeals Application in other Nassau County cities
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