Chester, NY · Orange County
Zoning Board of Appeals Application
This 11-page application packet is for property owners or their agents seeking a zoning variance or interpretation from the Town of Chester Zoning Board of Appeals.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
Use this packet to request an area variance, use variance, or interpretation of the Town of Chester zoning laws. It asks for property, owner, and application details, and includes an owner authorization affidavit, an inter-community impact form, and questions specific to the type of request. The packet also explains public-hearing notice requirements, including newspaper publication and certified mail to nearby property owners.
Who needs it
Property owners seeking a variance or zoning interpretation from the Town of Chester Zoning Board of Appeals, and agents filing for an owner, need this application packet.
Why it needs a notary
The owner authorization includes a jurat stating the owner swore before a notary; the property owner named in that authorization signs before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Town of Chester Zoning Board of Appeals application packet.
- 2
Fill In The Application
Complete the property, owner, and application details and the sections relevant to your variance or interpretation request.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization for the owner authorization’s sworn signature.
- 4
Sign On Video
Show identification and sign the owner authorization in front of the notary during your video session.
- 5
Submit To The Town
Submit the completed packet and required supporting materials to the Town of Chester Zoning Board of Appeals.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Chester. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I complete the notarized owner authorization?
- Complete the owner and agent details, then sign the owner authorization in front of the notary. The form includes a jurat for the owner’s sworn signature.
- Do I need to notarize the entire application packet?
- The packet’s owner authorization includes a sworn statement and notary jurat. The form text does not identify the other application sections as requiring notarization.
- Can I sign the owner authorization with a commissioned online notary?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization for its own notaries under Executive Law §135-c, in effect since 2023. Ask the Town of Chester whether it accepts a remotely notarized owner authorization.
- Where do I submit the completed application?
- The packet lists the Town of Chester Zoning Board of Appeals at 1786 Kings Highway, Chester, NY 10918. Confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
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