Monroe, NY · Orange County
Area Variance Application Packet
This packet requests an area variance from the Town of Monroe Zoning Board of Appeals and is filed by a property owner or authorized applicant seeking relief from zoning requirements.
- 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
The packet asks the Zoning Board of Appeals to consider requested changes to zoning requirements for a property, including the reasons for the variance and information about existing and proposed conditions. Applicants must submit the required application materials, including a deed, tax map, refusal notice, drawings, and environmental assessment form when applicable. The packet also requires proof of mailing a public hearing notice to property owners within 300 feet and an Affidavit of Regularity.
Who needs it
A property owner or authorized applicant seeking an area variance from the Town of Monroe Zoning Board of Appeals should complete and submit this packet.
Why it needs a notary
The packet includes sworn affidavit blocks for the owner or proxy and disclosure addendum; the person making each sworn statement signs before a notary public.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Packet
Get the Town of Monroe Zoning Board of Appeals Area Variance Application Packet.
- 2
Complete The Application
Fill in the property, applicant, variance request, and supporting information, and gather the required materials.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary for the packet’s sworn affidavit and disclosure blocks.
- 4
Sign During The Video Session
The person making each sworn statement appears before the notary, takes the oath, and signs as directed.
- 5
Submit The Packet
Provide the completed packet and required supporting materials to the Town of Monroe as instructed.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Monroe. 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 notarize the sworn statements in this packet?
- Book a session with a commissioned online notary. The person making each sworn statement must appear before the notary, take the required oath, and sign the applicable affidavit.
- Do I need to notarize the entire application packet?
- No. The packet identifies specific sworn affidavit and disclosure blocks for notarization. Complete the other application materials as directed, and submit the packet and required supporting items to the Town.
- What must I provide with an area variance application?
- The packet lists items such as a deed, tax map, Building Inspector’s Notice of Refusal, and a drawing or survey. It also calls for proof of mailing the hearing notice and an Affidavit of Regularity.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary for this New York form?
- New York authorizes its own notaries to perform remote online notarizations under Executive Law §135-c, effective in 2023. Confirm with the city, town or village if unsure whether it accepts the notarized document.