Canandaigua, NY · Ontario County
Area Variance Application
Property applicants use this form to petition the City of Canandaigua Zoning Board of Appeals for an area variance and provide supporting information.
What this form is
This application petitions the City of Canandaigua Zoning Board of Appeals for an area variance. It asks for property and applicant details, a description of the request, supporting documentation, and written responses addressing five factors the board considers. The form lists a $100 fee and provides space for the applicant and, if different, the property owner to sign.
Who needs it
Applicants seeking an area variance from the City of Canandaigua Zoning Board of Appeals use this application.
How to submit it
The form lists a $100 fee but does not specify a submission address or method. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This application is signed without a notary; the applicant and, if different, the property owner sign, and the applicant dates the final page.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the Area Variance Application PDF.
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Complete the Application
Enter the property and applicant details, describe the request, and respond to the five review factors.
- 3
Gather Supporting Documents
Attach a site plan, construction plans, or other documentation. Provide nine copies of documents larger than 11 by 17 inches.
- 4
Sign and Submit
Sign and date the application, then submit it to the city department named on the form. The form lists a $100 fee.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Area Variance Application?
- No. The application has signature lines for the applicant and, if different, the property owner; it does not require notarization.
- How do I submit the Area Variance Application?
- The form does not give a submission address or method. Submit it to the city department named on the form and check the city website for current contact details.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for the property address, zone district, tax map number, proposed request, applicant and owner details, supporting documents, and responses to five review factors.
- What attachments does the application list?
- The form lists a site plan, construction plans, or other documentation. For documentation larger than 11 by 17 inches, it requests nine copies.