Florida, NY · Orange County
Zoning Board Of Appeals Application
The Village of Florida Zoning Board of Appeals application is for property owners or their representatives seeking an interpretation of the zoning law or map, or a zoning variance.
- 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 application to ask the Village of Florida Zoning Board of Appeals for an interpretation or variance, and provide property details, reasons for the appeal, and supporting information. The packet also includes area-variance and use-variance questions and a Short Environmental Assessment Form. The Village requires a complete application and supporting materials, including a plot plan, photographs, and specified property records, at least 15 days before the scheduled meeting.
Who needs it
Property owners or their legal representatives seeking a zoning interpretation or variance from the Village of Florida must complete and file this application with its required supporting materials.
Why it needs a notary
The applicant signs the application before a notary public, who completes the State of New York, County of Orange sworn-before-me jurat block.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Village of Florida Zoning Board of Appeals application packet.
- 2
Complete The Forms
Fill in the application and applicable variance and environmental assessment sections, and gather the required supporting materials.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule an online notarization for the applicant who must swear before a notary.
- 4
Sign On Video
Meet with a commissioned online notary by video and sign when instructed.
- 5
Submit To The Village
File the completed application and required materials with the Village of Florida at least 15 days before the scheduled meeting.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Florida. 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 prepare this zoning appeals application?
- Complete the application and environmental assessment, answer the applicable variance questions, and gather the required supporting materials. The form calls for filing at least 15 days before the scheduled meeting.
- Do I need to sign this application before a notary?
- Yes. The form says the applicant must sign before a Notary Public. Its jurat asks the notary to record when the applicant swore before them.
- Can I sign the application with an online notary?
- New York authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarizations under Executive Law §135-c, effective in 2023. You can sign during a video session with a commissioned online notary.
- What supporting documents does the application require?
- The checklist requests a plot plan, recent photographs of existing structures, a notice of disapproval or other specified decision, a deed or executed sale contract, and a list of nearby property owners. Confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
Zoning Board Of Appeals Application in other Orange County cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.