Do I need a notary for the LaFayette variance application?

No. The application has a signature and date line but no notary block. The form asks for a survey, site plan, or accurate scaled sketch, and does not say that attachment must be notarized.

How do I submit the LaFayette application?

The form lists the LaFayette Town Clerk at PO Box 193, LaFayette, NY 13084, and townclerk@townoflafayette.com. It says to make the check payable to LaFayette Town Clerk.

What should I attach to the application?

Attach a survey, site plan, or accurate sketch drawn to scale showing the property boundaries, neighboring properties, buildings, utilities, access, parking, landscaping, topography, signs, and appurtenances.

What fee does the form list?

The application lists a $100 filing fee. It says to ask the Code Enforcement Officer about developer fees and that these must be paid before the first meeting.

LaFayette, NY · Onondaga County

No notary required

Variance / Site Plan / Special Permit Application

Property applicants use this LaFayette application to request a variance, site approval, or special permit under the town’s zoning ordinance.

What this form is

This application asks for applicant and property details and describes the requested variance, site approval, or special permit. Applicants must attach a survey, site plan, or accurate scaled sketch with specified property and site information; additional questions depend on the type of relief requested. The form lists a $100 filing fee and says developer fees must be confirmed with the Code Enforcement Officer and paid before the first meeting.

Who needs it

Applicants seeking a variance, site approval, or special permit for property in LaFayette use this application.

How to submit it

Make a check payable to LaFayette Town Clerk and send it to PO Box 193, LaFayette, NY 13084; the form also lists [email protected]. The filing fee is $100, and developer fees must be confirmed with the Code Enforcement Officer.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; the applicant just signs and dates it, and the listed site-plan attachment is not identified as sworn or notarized.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Variance / Site Plan / Special Permit Application.
2
Complete The Application
Provide applicant and property details, describe the requested relief, and answer the applicable questions.
3
Gather The Site Attachment
Attach a survey, site plan, or accurate scaled sketch showing the information requested on the form.
4
Submit To The Town
Send the application and a check payable to LaFayette Town Clerk to the address listed on the form, or use its listed email.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the LaFayette variance application?: No. The application has a signature and date line but no notary block. The form asks for a survey, site plan, or accurate scaled sketch, and does not say that attachment must be notarized.
How do I submit the LaFayette application?: The form lists the LaFayette Town Clerk at PO Box 193, LaFayette, NY 13084, and [email protected]. It says to make the check payable to LaFayette Town Clerk.
What should I attach to the application?: Attach a survey, site plan, or accurate sketch drawn to scale showing the property boundaries, neighboring properties, buildings, utilities, access, parking, landscaping, topography, signs, and appurtenances.
What fee does the form list?: The application lists a $100 filing fee. It says to ask the Code Enforcement Officer about developer fees and that these must be paid before the first meeting.

Need something notarized?

This Variance / Site Plan / Special Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another LaFayette form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.