Barre, NY · Orleans County
Zoning Board of Appeals Application
Town of Barre property owners or their agents use this application to request an area variance or use variance from the Zoning Board of Appeals.
What this form is
This application asks the Town of Barre Zoning Board of Appeals to consider an area or use variance from the town’s zoning regulations. Applicants provide property, owner, applicant, and agent details and describe the request; the packet also includes an agricultural data statement and short environmental assessment form. The instructions require five copies of a plot plan and the appropriate fee, and say the applicant or authorized agent must attend the meeting.
Who needs it
A property owner, applicant, or authorized agent seeking an area or use variance from the Town of Barre’s zoning regulations needs this application.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; the form does not require a sworn or notarized attachment.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Town of Barre Zoning Board of Appeals Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Answer the pertinent questions, identify the variance requested, describe the request, and sign and date the application.
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Gather Required Materials
Include five copies of a plot plan and the appropriate fee. Complete the included agricultural data statement or environmental assessment as applicable.
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Submit To The Town
Submit the application to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Zoning Board of Appeals Application?
- No. The application has signature and date lines but no notary block; the signer just signs and dates it.
- How do I submit the Zoning Board of Appeals Application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. Include five copies of a plot plan and the appropriate fee.
- What variance can I request with this application?
- The form lets applicants request an area variance or a use variance from the Town of Barre zoning regulations.
- What materials must accompany the application?
- The instructions require five copies of a plot plan and the appropriate fee. They say plot plans should show lot dimensions, area, yard dimensions, and existing and proposed buildings.