Syracuse, NY · Onondaga County

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Multiple Residence Law Petition Application

This petition application is for people requesting a Board of Appeals review or variance involving the Multiple Residence Law in Syracuse.

What this form is

Use this application to ask the Syracuse Board of Appeals to review an appeal or grant a variance involving the Multiple Residence Law. The petitioner provides contact details, property information, code sections, building status, and reasons for a variance, if applicable. The instructions state that each application must include a $50 deposit check payable to the Commissioner of Finance; required drawings and any relevant building permit copy must also be included.

Who needs it

A property owner or authorized agent seeking an appeal or variance involving the Multiple Residence Law may file this petition with the Syracuse Board of Appeals.

How to submit it

Submit the application to the Syracuse Board of Appeals, City Hall Commons Room 101, 201 E. Washington St., Syracuse, New York. Include the $50 deposit check payable to the Commissioner of Finance and any required attachments.

About notarization

No notary is required; the petitioner signs and dates the form, affirming under penalty of perjury that the information is true and correct.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Multiple Residence Law Petition Application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Petition

    Provide petitioner, owner, property, and project details, then identify the appeal or variance and sign and date the form.

  3. 3

    Gather Required Attachments

    Include three complete sets of available construction drawings and specifications, a copy of any relevant building permit, and the $50 deposit check.

  4. 4

    Submit To The Board

    Submit the application to the Syracuse Board of Appeals at City Hall Commons Room 101, 201 E. Washington St.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Multiple Residence Law Petition Application?
No. The petitioner signs and dates the application and affirms under penalty of perjury that the information provided is true and correct.
How do I submit the Multiple Residence Law Petition Application?
Submit it to the Syracuse Board of Appeals at City Hall Commons Room 101, 201 E. Washington St., Syracuse, New York. Include the $50 deposit check payable to the Commissioner of Finance.
What information does the petition application ask for?
It asks for petitioner, owner, and property information; details about the project, code sections, building status, and any requested variance; and the petitioner's signature and date.
What attachments may need to accompany the application?
If construction drawings or specifications are available, three complete sets must be submitted. If a relevant building permit has been issued, a copy must accompany the application.

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