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Area Variance Application

The Area Variance Application packet is for New Hartford property owners or authorized representatives requesting relief from zoning requirements.

What this form is

Use this packet to appeal a Codes Enforcement Officer decision and request an area variance. It includes instructions, a Notice of Appeal, a building and zoning permit application, and an environmental assessment; it also requires two copies of a plot plan. The packet asks for property and project details, the reasons for the appeal, and environmental information.

Who needs it

A property owner or authorized representative seeking an area variance from the New Hartford Zoning Board of Appeals needs to complete this packet.

How to submit it

Submit the complete paperwork to the Code Enforcement Office, 8635 Clinton Street, New Hartford, New York 13413. Include the applicable fee: $100 for one- or two-family dwellings or $240 for multiple dwellings and other non-residential uses.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; the applicant signs and dates the appeal and environmental assessment.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Area Variance Application packet.

  2. 2

    Complete The Required Forms

    Complete the Notice of Appeal, building and zoning permit application, and environmental assessment.

  3. 3

    Gather Required Materials

    Include two copies of a plot plan showing the dimensions and details listed in the instructions, plus any helpful information.

  4. 4

    Submit To The Town

    Submit the complete paperwork and applicable fee to the Code Enforcement Office at 8635 Clinton Street.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Area Variance Application?
No. This packet does not require a notary; the applicant signs and dates the appeal and environmental assessment.
How do I submit the Area Variance Application?
Submit the completed paperwork to the Code Enforcement Office at 8635 Clinton Street, New Hartford, New York 13413, with the applicable fee and required plot plan.
What should I include with an area variance request?
The instructions call for a completed Notice of Appeal, building and zoning permit application, environmental assessment, two copies of a plot plan, and any information useful to the Zoning Board of Appeals.
What does the application fee cover?
The packet lists a $100 fee for one- or two-family dwellings and a $240 fee for multiple dwellings and other non-residential uses, including signs.

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