Highlands, NY · Orange County
Zoning Board of Appeals Application
This packet lets applicants appeal a Building Inspector or Code Enforcement Officer decision or request a zoning interpretation or variance from the Town of Highlands Consolidated 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 a zoning-code interpretation or a use or area variance, commonly after a building permit denial or referral to the board. Submit eight completed copies, an Environmental Assessment Form, the applicable fee and escrow deposit, and eight copies of a scaled property map with the required details. Applications must be turned in at least 10 days before a meeting to be added to the agenda; incomplete applications will not be scheduled for a hearing.
Who needs it
Property owners and other applicants appealing a Building Inspector or Code Enforcement Officer decision, or seeking a zoning interpretation or variance, use this packet.
Why it needs a notary
The application’s jurat requires the applicant to swear that the statements are true before a notary; the owner endorsement also has a jurat when applicable.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Packet
Get the Town of Highlands Consolidated Zoning Board of Appeals application packet.
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Complete the Application
Fill in the appeal or variance details and prepare the required supporting documents and copies.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary for the applicant jurat and, if applicable, owner endorsement.
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Submit to the Town
Submit the completed packet and required materials to the Town of Highlands Building Department at least 10 days before the meeting.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Highlands. 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 zoning application notarized online?
- Complete the application, then book with a commissioned online notary. Show your identification and sign the jurat under oath during the video session. The owner endorsement also needs notarization when applicable.
- Do I need to notarize the owner endorsement?
- The packet includes a notarized owner endorsement for applications submitted by tenants, contractors, potential buyers, or an owner’s representative. The owner signs its jurat before a notary.
- What must I submit with the application?
- The instructions request eight completed copies, a completed Environmental Assessment Form, the applicable filing fee and escrow deposit, and eight copies of a scaled map with specified property details.
- Can I use online notarization for this form?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary under Executive Law §135-c. For the town’s filing procedures or any uncertainty about submission, confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
Zoning Board of Appeals Application in other New York cities
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