Fayetteville, NY · Onondaga County
Front Setback Area Variance Application
This application asks the Fayetteville Zoning Board of Appeals for an area variance, including relief from a front setback requirement, and is filed by the property owner or applicant.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
Use this application to request a zoning interpretation or variance from area or use restrictions in the Village of Fayetteville. It collects property details, the requested relief, information about the proposed project, and the applicant’s basis for the request; an area variance section asks about neighborhood effects and alternatives. The application also includes a public-official interest disclosure and requires the applicant or an authorized person to attend the scheduled public hearing.
Who needs it
A property owner or authorized applicant seeking an area variance, use variance, zoning interpretation, or other appeal from Fayetteville zoning requirements needs this application.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries a sworn-to jurat; the applicant signing the application must swear or affirm its statements before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Fayetteville Zoning Board of Appeals application and review the sections that apply to your request.
- 2
Fill Out The Form
Complete the applicable property, project, variance, and disclosure sections, and attach your statement explaining the basis for the request.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule an online notarization session with a commissioned online notary for the application’s sworn-to jurat.
- 4
Sign On Video
Show your identification, swear or affirm the application’s statements, and sign during the live video session as directed by the notary.
- 5
Submit To The Village
Follow Fayetteville’s submission instructions and attend the scheduled public hearing as the applicant or an authorized representative.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Fayetteville. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I get the Fayetteville variance application notarized online?
- Complete the application, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. New York authorizes remote online notarization for its own notaries under Executive Law §135-c, effective in 2023. Sign and swear to the application during the video session.
- Do I need to sign the application in front of a notary?
- Yes. The application includes a sworn-to jurat, so the applicant must swear or affirm the statements before signing in the notary’s presence.
- Who must attend the public hearing?
- The form says the applicant or a person acting on the applicant’s behalf must attend the scheduled public hearing for the application to be reviewed.
- What should I submit with an area variance request?
- The form asks applicants to state the basis for the variance request and attach that statement. It also requests property and project details and includes questions about the area variance criteria.
- Where do I submit the notarized application?
- The form is for the Fayetteville Zoning Board of Appeals. Check the village’s current submission instructions; confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.