Murray, NY · Orleans County
Area Variance Application
The Town of Murray application for property owners seeking an area variance from zoning requirements for a project site.
What this form is
Use this application to request an area variance from the Town of Murray for a project site. It asks for applicant and property details, the zoning sections involved, project information, and responses explaining why the variance should be granted. Applicants must also attach a scaled site plan, detailed answers to the variance criteria, and names and mailing addresses of property owners within 500 feet.
Who needs it
Property owners seeking an area variance for a project in the Town of Murray should complete this application and provide the required supporting information.
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 application is signed and dated without a notary; the applicant certifies the information is true and no notarized attachment is specified.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Area Variance Application PDF for the Town of Murray.
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Complete The Application
Type or print clearly and provide applicant, project site, parcel, zoning, and variance request details.
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Gather Required Attachments
Attach a scaled site plan, detailed variance-criteria answers, and nearby property owner names and mailing addresses; include applicable wetland documents.
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Submit The Application
Submit it 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 Area Variance Application?
- No. The application has applicant signature and date lines but no notary block; the applicant certifies the information is true.
- How do I submit the Area Variance Application?
- The document does not give submission instructions. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
- What attachments does the application require?
- Attach a scaled site plan and a separate sheet answering each variance-justification question in detail. Wetland permits, approvals, or exemption letters are also required if applicable.
- Who must provide nearby property owner information?
- The applicant must provide names and mailing addresses for all persons who own property within 500 feet of any lot line of the project site.