Village of Goshen, NY · Orange County
Zoning Board of Appeals Application
This application requests zoning relief or review from the Village of Goshen Zoning Board of Appeals and is filed by an applicant seeking a decision about a property.
- 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 request a variance, review of a Building Inspector or Planning Board decision, interpretation of the Zoning Ordinance or Map, or certification of an existing nonconforming structure or use. The applicant must be referred by the Building Inspector or Planning Board and submit the application, supporting materials, and fee at least 21 days before the scheduled meeting. The property owner’s affidavit and consent must also be completed.
Who needs it
An applicant seeking zoning relief or review for a Village of Goshen property needs this form, with the property owner completing the affidavit and consent.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Village of Goshen Zoning Board of Appeals application and checklist.
- 2
Complete the Form
Fill in the property and project details, requested relief, supporting information, and owner affidavit.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary to notarize the owner’s sworn statement.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the Owner’s Affidavit and Consent during the notary’s video session.
- 5
Submit to the Village
Provide the completed application, supporting materials, copies, and fee as instructed by the Village.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Village of Goshen. 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 get the owner affidavit notarized?
- Complete the application and owner affidavit, then book with a commissioned online notary. Sign the affidavit during your video session and submit the completed application and required materials to the Village.
- Do I need to notarize the entire application?
- The form provides a notary jurat for the Owner’s Affidavit and Consent. The applicant’s signature and certification are separate; follow the Village’s instructions for completing and submitting the application.
- Can I sign the owner affidavit online?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by its notaries under Executive Law §135-c, effective since 2023. A commissioned online notary can notarize the owner’s sworn statement by video.
- What else must I submit with this application?
- The form calls for a copy of the decision being appealed, a plot plan or survey, building elevations, a narrative summary, and other helpful information. It also requires copies and a filing fee; confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
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