Russell Gardens, NY · Nassau County
Zoning Board of Appeals Application
This multi-part application requests a zoning appeal or variance and is filed with the Russell Gardens Zoning Board of Appeals by a property owner or applicant seeking relief.
- 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 packet to appeal an administrative determination or apply for a variance or other listed zoning relief. It asks for details about the property, proposed work or use, prior applications, and the grounds for the request; it also includes an ownership affidavit, disclosure affidavit, hearing notice, consent form, and proof-of-delivery affidavit. The form says to file three copies and that the application will not be accepted without the record owner’s executed ownership affidavit, the fee, and completed applicable questions.
Who needs it
A property owner or other applicant seeking a zoning appeal, variance, conditional use, permit, or other listed relief from the Russell Gardens Zoning Board of Appeals needs this packet.
Why it needs a notary
The application’s sworn-statement jurat is for the applicant, while separate jurats appear for the disclosure, consent, and notice-delivery affidavits; each signer swears before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Zoning Board of Appeals packet from the Russell Gardens website.
- 2
Complete Applicable Sections
Fill in the property, applicant, requested relief, and supporting information. Prepare any applicable affidavits and listed attachments.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary for the applicable sworn statements.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the applicable documents during the online notarization appointment so the notary can complete the jurat.
- 5
Submit to the Village
File the completed packet in triplicate with the required fee and supporting materials as directed by Russell Gardens.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Russell Gardens. 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 zoning application packet?
- Complete the applicable sections, but wait to sign any sworn statement until your video appointment. A commissioned online notary will witness your signature and complete the jurat.
- Do I need to notarize every section of this packet?
- Not every section has a notary block. The packet includes jurats for the application statement and separate affidavits or consent; check which sections apply to your filing.
- Can I use online notarization for this Russell Gardens form?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization for its own notaries under Executive Law §135-c, since 2023. Confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
- What should I submit with the application?
- The form calls for three copies, the applicable fee, a record-owner-executed affidavit of ownership, and complete answers to applicable questions. It also lists plans, a survey, and other information that may be required.
Zoning Board of Appeals Application in other Nassau County cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.