Hannibal, NY · Oswego County
Application for Variance
This application lets an aggrieved property owner ask the Zoning Board of Appeals for a variance after a Zoning Enforcement Officer decision.
What this form is
Use this application to appeal a Zoning Enforcement Officer decision and request a use or area variance. The form says appeals must be filed within 30 days of receiving notice of the officer’s decision. It asks for property and ownership details, information about the denied permit or certificate, and the basis for the variance request; applicants must also attach specified materials.
Who needs it
An aggrieved property owner seeking a use or area variance after a Zoning Enforcement Officer decision needs to complete this application.
How to submit it
File the completed application with applicable fees with the Zoning Enforcement Officer, who will file a copy with the ZBA secretary. The form gives no address or contact details.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; the form specifies no notarized or sworn attachment, so the signer just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Application for Variance PDF.
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Complete The Application
Fill in the ownership, property, permit or certificate, and variance request information. Write “NA” for items that do not apply.
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Gather Required Attachments
Attach a sketch plan, the notice of denial, and the required Part I of the Environmental Assessment Form when applicable.
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Submit To The Zoning Enforcement Officer
File the completed application with applicable fees with the Zoning Enforcement Officer.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Application for Variance?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary, and it specifies no notarized or sworn attachment.
- How do I submit the Application for Variance?
- File the completed application with applicable fees with the Zoning Enforcement Officer. The officer will file a copy with the ZBA secretary.
- What attachments does the application require?
- The form asks for a sketch plan, the Zoning Enforcement Officer’s notice of denial, and a completed Part I of the Environmental Assessment Form when applicable.
- When must I file a variance appeal?
- The application says appeals must be filed within 30 days of receiving notice of the Zoning Enforcement Officer’s decision.