Westmoreland, NY · Oneida County

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Area Variance Application

Westmoreland property appellants use this application to request an area variance from the Joint Zoning Board of Appeals/Planning Board.

What this form is

This application lets appellants appeal a Code Enforcement Officer’s determination and request an area variance from the Joint Zoning Board of Appeals/Planning Board. It asks for appellant and property details, the proposed purpose, the violation section, reasons supporting the variance, and whether a previous appeal was made. The application outlines factors the board considers when reviewing a request.

Who needs it

Appellants seeking an area variance after a Code Enforcement Officer denied their application use this form to appeal to the joint board.

How to submit it

Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; it includes a signature line, and no notarized or sworn attachment or related step is identified.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download the Application

    Download the Area Variance Application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete the Application

    Enter the appellant and property information, proposed purpose, violation section, and reasons for requesting the variance.

  3. 3

    Review Prior Appeal

    Indicate whether an appeal for the requested variance has previously been made.

  4. 4

    Sign and Submit

    Sign the application and submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Area Variance Application for?
It lets appellants appeal a Code Enforcement Officer’s determination and request an area variance from the Joint Zoning Board of Appeals/Planning Board.
What information does the application ask for?
It asks for appellant and property details, the proposed purpose, the violation section, reasons for the request, and whether a previous appeal was made.
Do I need a notary for the Area Variance Application?
No. The document has a signature line and does not identify a notarized or sworn attachment or related step.
How do I submit the Area Variance Application?
The document does not give a submission address or method. Submit it to the city department named on the form and check the city website for current contact details.

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This Area Variance Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Westmoreland form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.