Do I need a notary for the Zoning Board of Appeals application?

No. The application calls for the applicant’s and property owner’s signatures and dates, but does not require notarization or say either signature must be sworn.

What supporting documents does the application list?

The listed materials include an updated property survey, site plan and floor plans, a legal description, signed short environmental forms, and a project description. The instructions also list other requirements, including copies and, for additions, photos.

When should I file the application?

The instructions say applications should be received approximately one month before the hearing date. The town will not schedule a hearing until all pertinent and required materials are submitted.

Cicero, NY · Onondaga County

No notary required

Zoning Board of Appeals Application Form

Property owners or their authorized representatives use this application to request a use, area, or sign variance from the Town of Cicero Zoning Board of Appeals.

What this form is

Use this application to request a use, area, or sign variance and provide information about the property, requested relief, applicant, and owner. The town says applications should be received approximately one month before a hearing, and required materials must be submitted before a hearing is scheduled. The application also lists supporting documents, copy counts, and nonrefundable filing fees.

Who needs it

A property owner or authorized representative seeking a use, area, or sign variance from the Town of Cicero Zoning Board of Appeals needs this application.

How to submit it

Deliver the updated survey, site plan, and floor plans to the Zoning Office at 8236 Brewerton Road, Cicero, NY 13039. Pay the nonrefundable filing fee to the Zoning Clerk.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated by the applicant and property owner without a notary; the form does not say either signature must be sworn.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Application
Download the Zoning Board of Appeals application and instructions.
2
Complete and Sign the Form
Fill in the requested variance, property, applicant, and owner information. The applicant and property owner must sign and date it.
3
Gather Required Materials
Prepare the listed supporting documents, including an updated survey, site plan and floor plans, legal description, and signed environmental forms.
4
Submit to the Town
Deliver the survey, site plan, and floor plans to the Zoning Office at 8236 Brewerton Road, Cicero, NY 13039, and pay the fee to the Zoning Clerk.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Zoning Board of Appeals application?: No. The application calls for the applicant’s and property owner’s signatures and dates, but does not require notarization or say either signature must be sworn.
How do I submit the variance application?: Deliver the updated survey, site plan, and floor plans to the Zoning Office at 8236 Brewerton Road, Cicero, NY 13039. Pay the applicable nonrefundable filing fee to the Zoning Clerk.
What supporting documents does the application list?: The listed materials include an updated property survey, site plan and floor plans, a legal description, signed short environmental forms, and a project description. The instructions also list other requirements, including copies and, for additions, photos.
When should I file the application?: The instructions say applications should be received approximately one month before the hearing date. The town will not schedule a hearing until all pertinent and required materials are submitted.

Need something notarized?

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