Village of Skaneateles, NY · Onondaga County
Zoning Board Interpretation Application
This application asks the Village of Skaneateles Zoning Board of Appeals to interpret specific zoning code provisions and is submitted by an applicant or appellant through the Village’s online application portal.
- 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 ask the Zoning Board of Appeals for an interpretation of specific code sections or a Code Enforcement Officer determination. The Village instructs applicants to submit the application through its online portal with the required fee and supporting materials, including a clear argument and explanation of the requested interpretation. The clerk forwards complete applications for Planning Board recommendation before the Zoning Board considers them; the process generally takes several months.
Who needs it
An applicant or appellant seeking a Village zoning code interpretation, including someone challenging a Code Enforcement Officer determination, should submit this application with supporting materials.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes an Affidavit of Applicant or Agent with a notary block; the applicant or agent signs before the notary when the application is not made by the property owner.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Application
Get the Zoning Board interpretation application and review the Village’s instructions.
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Complete the Application
Identify the code sections or determination at issue and prepare the required narrative and supporting materials.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote session with a commissioned online notary for the affidavit, if it applies to your application.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the affidavit during your online notarization session.
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Submit to the Village
Upload the application, notarized affidavit if required, supporting documents, and fee through the Village portal.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Village of Skaneateles. 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 submit a zoning interpretation application?
- Complete the application and submit it with supporting documents and the required fee through the Village of Skaneateles online application portal.
- Do I need to sign the affidavit before a notary?
- The form includes an Affidavit of Applicant or Agent with a notary block when the application is not made by the property owner. Sign that affidavit before the notary.
- Can I sign this affidavit with an online notary?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by its notaries under Executive Law §135-c. You can sign by video before a commissioned online notary.
- What supporting information should I include?
- The instructions call for a clear argument, the correct interpretation you seek, relevant code provisions, supporting decisions, and helpful property photos or maps. Confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
Zoning Board Interpretation Application in other New York cities
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