Walden, NY · Orange County
Area Variance Application
The Area Variance Application asks property owners or their authorized applicants to explain requested zoning relief and submit supporting materials to the Village of Walden 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 application to request an area variance and explain how the requested change relates to the property, neighborhood, and zoning requirements. The packet calls for items such as the property deed, tax map, Building Inspector’s notice of refusal, and a drawing or survey; it also includes an affidavit, disclosure addendum, and environmental assessment form. The Village says it will not place an application before the Zoning Board of Appeals until it is complete and outside-agency comments are received.
Who needs it
A property owner or authorized applicant seeking area variance relief from Village of Walden zoning requirements should submit this application and the requested supporting documents.
Why it needs a notary
The packet includes sworn affidavit blocks for the applicant and property owner; each person signing an affidavit must swear to it before a notary public.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Area Variance Application packet and review its instructions and required attachments.
- 2
Complete The Application
Fill in the applicant, owner, and property information, explain the requested variance, and gather the listed supporting documents.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary for the affidavit that requires notarization.
- 4
Sign On Video
Show identification and sign the applicable affidavit during the online notary session.
- 5
Submit To The Village
Submit the completed application, notarized affidavit, attachments, and required fees to the Village of Walden.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Walden. 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 affidavit in this application notarized online?
- Book with a commissioned online notary, present your identification, and sign the affidavit during a live video session. The notary completes the applicable notarial block.
- Do I need to bring supporting documents with my application?
- The form lists a property deed, a portion of the tax map with the property outlined, the Building Inspector’s notice of refusal, and a drawing to scale or survey showing present and proposed conditions.
- Who must appear before the notary?
- The applicant and property owner have separate sworn affidavit blocks in the packet. Anyone signing an affidavit should appear before the notary to swear to that statement.
- Can an online notary notarize this New York affidavit?
- New York authorizes its commissioned notaries to perform remote online notarizations. Rush Notary can help arrange a commissioned online notary for the affidavit; confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
Area Variance Application in other New York cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.