Canandaigua, NY · Ontario County
Use Variance Application
Property owners and applicants use this application to petition the City of Canandaigua Zoning Board of Appeals for a use variance.
What this form is
This application petitions the City of Canandaigua Zoning Board of Appeals for a use variance. It asks for the property location, zone district, tax map number, proposed request, applicant and owner details, and supporting documentation. Applicants must provide written evidence addressing four hardship criteria, including whether permitted uses would yield a reasonable return and whether the hardship is unique and not self-created.
Who needs it
Applicants seeking a use variance from the City of Canandaigua Zoning Board of Appeals should complete this application and provide evidence for each listed hardship criterion.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The form names the Zoning Board of Appeals.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the form lists no sworn statement or notarized attachment.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Use Variance Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Provide the property location, proposed request, applicant details, and other information requested on the form.
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Gather Supporting Documents
Include the listed documentation, such as a site plan or construction plans, and provide supporting evidence for each hardship criterion.
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Submit To The City
Submit the application to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Use Variance Application for?
- It petitions the City of Canandaigua Zoning Board of Appeals for a use variance and asks applicants to explain the proposed request and provide supporting evidence.
- Who should complete this application?
- An applicant seeking a use variance should provide property and contact details, describe their interest in the property, and address the four hardship criteria on the form.
- Do I need a notary for the Use Variance Application?
- No. This application is signed and dated without a notary, and the form lists no sworn statement or notarized attachment.
- How do I submit the Use Variance Application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The form names the Zoning Board of Appeals.