Manchester, NY · Ontario County

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Area Variance Application

Property applicants use this application to petition the Town of Manchester Zoning Board of Appeals for an area variance.

What this form is

This application petitions the Town of Manchester Zoning Board of Appeals for an area variance and asks for the property location, zoning district, tax map number, proposed request, and applicant and owner details. Applicants must provide supporting evidence addressing five variance criteria and attach documentation such as a site plan or construction plans. The form requests seven copies of all documentation.

Who needs it

A property applicant seeking an area variance from the Town of Manchester Zoning Board of Appeals should complete this application.

How to submit it

Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The form requests seven copies of all documentation.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; the applicant and, if applicable, property owner sign the form.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Area Variance Application.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Provide the property and applicant details, describe the proposed request, and answer the five variance criteria with supporting evidence.

  3. 3

    Gather Supporting Documents

    Attach documentation such as a site plan or construction plans. Provide seven copies of all documentation.

  4. 4

    Sign And Submit

    Sign and date the application, then submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Area Variance Application?
No. This application is signed and dated without a notary; the applicant and, if applicable, property owner sign the form.
How do I submit the Area Variance Application?
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. Provide seven copies of all documentation.
What information does the application ask for?
It asks for the property location, zoning district, tax map number, proposed request, applicant and owner details, and supporting evidence for five variance criteria.
What documents should I attach?
The application lists a site plan, construction plans, or other documentation as attachments, and requests seven copies of all documentation.

Need something notarized?

This Area Variance Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Manchester form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.