Sherrill, NY · Oneida County

No notary required

Application to the Zoning Board of Appeals

Sherrill property owners or applicants use this application to request a Zoning Board of Appeals hearing for a variance after a building permit or certificate is denied.

What this form is

This application lets an applicant request a variance from a zoning requirement after a building permit or certificate of occupancy is denied. It asks for contact and property information, details about the proposal, and explanations of the property-specific hardship; a sketch map is requested on the last page. The application instructions state a $40 fee and filing timeframes for appeals and Board meetings.

Who needs it

Applicants seeking a zoning variance after a building permit or certificate of occupancy denial use this application to request a Board hearing.

How to submit it

File the completed application at City Hall with the $40 application fee. The instructions say to file within 30 days of the denial and at least two weeks before a Board meeting.

About notarization

This application is signed without a notary; the applicant signs and dates it, and the property owner must also sign if the applicant is not the owner.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Sherrill Application to the Zoning Board of Appeals PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Provide the requested contact and property details, describe the proposal, and explain why relief is requested.

  3. 3

    Add The Sketch Map

    Include the sketch map requested on the last page of the application.

  4. 4

    Sign And Submit

    Sign and date the application; the property owner must also sign if the applicant is not the owner. File it at City Hall with the $40 fee.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Sherrill Zoning Board of Appeals application for?
It requests a variance hearing after a building permit or certificate of occupancy is denied because a proposal does not meet zoning requirements.
Do I need a notary for the Zoning Board of Appeals application?
No. This application is signed without a notary; the applicant signs and dates it, and the property owner must also sign if the applicant is not the owner.
How do I submit the Zoning Board of Appeals application?
File the completed application at City Hall with the $40 application fee. The instructions say to file within 30 days of denial and at least two weeks before a Board meeting.
What information does the application ask for?
It asks for applicant and property information, a description of the proposal, explanations of the requested relief, and a sketch map on the last page.

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This Application to the Zoning Board of Appeals doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Sherrill form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.