Walden, NY · Orange County
Use Variance Application
This application asks the Walden Zoning Board of Appeals to approve a use variance and is filed by a property 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
Use this form to identify the property, explain the requested change and why a variance is sought, and provide information for the Walden Zoning Board of Appeals. The application lists supporting materials, including a deed, tax map excerpt, building inspector’s notice of refusal, and a drawing or survey. It also includes a proxy and an affidavit of regularity for documenting authorization and public-hearing notice mailing.
Who needs it
A property applicant seeking a use variance from Walden zoning requirements should complete this application and provide the listed supporting materials.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Use Variance Application from the Village of Walden forms page.
- 2
Fill Out The Form
Enter applicant, owner, property, zoning, variance-request, and supporting-material details.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary for the sworn sections you need to complete.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the applicable jurat sections during the online notarization session.
- 5
Submit To The Village
Include the listed supporting materials and submit the application to the Walden Zoning Board of Appeals.
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 Walden use variance application notarized?
- Complete the applicable sections, then book with a commissioned online notary. Sign the sworn sections during the video session and submit the completed application and supporting materials to the village.
- Do I need to sign the application in front of a notary?
- The form includes sworn-to-before-me jurats for the application, proxy, and affidavit of regularity. Anyone signing one of those sworn sections should sign before a notary.
- Can I use online notarization for this form?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by its own notaries under Executive Law §135-c, effective since 2023. A commissioned online notary can notarize a sworn statement by video.
- What documents should accompany the application?
- The form lists a deed, a portion of the tax map with the property outlined, the building inspector’s notice of refusal, a drawing or survey, and a list of nearby property owners.
- Who should I contact if I am unsure about filing requirements?
- The form lists materials and fees for submission to the Zoning Board of Appeals. Confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
Use Variance Application in other New York cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.