Gorham, NY · Ontario County
Zoning Board of Appeals Application
Property owners and applicants use this application to ask Gorham’s Zoning Board of Appeals for a variance, appeal, or interpretation.
What this form is
This application asks the Gorham Zoning Board of Appeals to consider an area or use variance, an appeal of a Zoning Officer decision, or an interpretation. It requests property details, the reason a building permit was denied, applicant and owner information, and supporting materials. The packet also includes a Short Environmental Assessment Form and an affidavit about responsibility for engineering or attorney fees.
Who needs it
Applicants seeking a variance, appeal, or interpretation from Gorham’s Zoning Board of Appeals must submit this application and the listed supporting materials.
How to submit it
The form lists the Zoning Office at P.O. Box 224, Gorham, New York 14461, and requires 10 copies of the complete application packet. The listed fee is $150 plus $50 for each additional variance.
About notarization
This application is signed without a notary; the applicant signs and dates it, certifies the environmental form, and signs the affidavit acknowledging responsibility for engineering or attorney fees.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Zoning Board of Appeals application and review the listed requirements.
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Complete The Application
Select the type of request and provide the property, applicant, and owner information requested.
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Gather The Attachments
Include the listed supporting documents and complete the Short Environmental Assessment Form.
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Prepare The Application Packet
Prepare 10 copies of the complete application packet and include the listed fee.
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Submit To The Zoning Office
Send the packet to the Zoning Office at P.O. Box 224, Gorham, New York 14461.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Gorham Zoning Board of Appeals application request?
- It requests an area or use variance, an appeal of a Zoning Officer decision, or an interpretation. The application also asks for property and applicant details.
- Do I need a notary for the Zoning Board of Appeals application?
- No. The applicant signs and dates the application, certifies the environmental form, and signs the affidavit about responsibility for engineering or attorney fees.
- How do I submit the Zoning Board of Appeals application?
- The form lists the Zoning Office at P.O. Box 224, Gorham, New York 14461, and requires 10 copies of the complete application packet.
- What supporting materials does the application list?
- The listed materials include a denied building permit application, a survey map prepared by a licensed surveyor or engineer, a deed copy, and a Short Environmental Assessment Form.
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