Middleport, NY · Niagara County
Area Variance Application
Property owners use this application to ask the Village of Middleport Zoning Board of Appeals for an area variance from the village zoning ordinance.
What this form is
This application asks the Village of Middleport Zoning Board of Appeals for an area variance from the village zoning ordinance. Applicants provide ownership and property details, describe proposed construction, and explain why the variance is needed. The form requires an attached plot plan showing existing structures, proposed construction, and dimensions to property lines, and lists factors the board considers when deciding a request.
Who needs it
Property owners seeking an area variance for proposed construction under the Village of Middleport zoning ordinance use this application.
How to submit it
Submit the application to the Village of Middleport Zoning Board of Appeals, 24 Main St., Middleport, NY 14105. The form lists a $200 fee payable to the Village Clerk.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; it requires a plot plan attachment but does not identify it as sworn or notarized.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Area Variance Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Enter ownership and property details, describe proposed construction, and explain why the area variance is needed.
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Attach A Plot Plan
Include a plot plan showing existing structures, proposed construction, and dimensions to property lines.
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Submit To The Village
Submit the application to the Village of Middleport Zoning Board of Appeals at 24 Main St., Middleport, NY 14105, with the listed $200 fee payable to the Village Clerk.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Area Variance Application?
- No. The application has a signature and date line but no notary block. It requires a plot plan attachment, which the form does not identify as sworn or notarized.
- How do I submit the Area Variance Application?
- Submit it to the Village of Middleport Zoning Board of Appeals at 24 Main St., Middleport, NY 14105. The form lists a $200 fee payable to the Village Clerk.
- What should I include with the application?
- Attach a plot plan showing existing structures and proposed construction, with dimensions to property lines. The application also asks you to describe the construction and explain why the variance is needed.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for applicant and property details, the zoning district, the proposed construction, and reasons supporting the variance request. Applicants sign and date the application.