Murray, NY · Orleans County
Use Variance Application
The Town of Murray application is for property owners seeking a use variance from the Zoning Board of Appeals.
What this form is
Use this application to request permission for a land use that is not allowed under the property’s zoning classification. It asks for applicant and project-site details, zoning information, and a description of the request. Applicants must also provide a scaled site plan, detailed answers to four hardship criteria, and names and mailing addresses of owners within 500 feet of the project site.
Who needs it
A property owner seeking a use variance from the Town of Murray Zoning Board of Appeals 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 form does not identify any attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Town of Murray Use Variance Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Type or print clearly and provide the requested applicant, project-site, zoning, and request information.
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Gather Required Attachments
Attach a scaled site plan, detailed answers to the four hardship criteria, and the names and mailing addresses of owners within 500 feet.
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Submit To The City
Submit the completed application and attachments 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 Use Variance Application?
- No. The application has applicant signature and date lines but no notary block. The form does not identify an attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.
- What attachments are required with the application?
- Applicants must attach a scaled site plan and a separate sheet answering the four use-variance criteria in detail, with supporting documentation as necessary. Wetland permits, approvals, or exemption letters must also be attached if obtained.
- How do I submit the Use Variance Application?
- The form does not provide submission instructions. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for applicant contact details, project-site and parcel information, zoning classification, relevant ordinance sections, and a description of the request. It also requests information about nearby property owners.