Who uses this use variance application?

An applicant seeking permission to establish a property use not otherwise permitted in the zoning district uses it to address the required hardship criteria.

What information does the application ask for?

It outlines four hardship criteria, including financial return, whether the hardship is unique, the effect on neighborhood character, and whether the hardship was self-created.

Cooperstown, NY · Otsego County

No notary required

ZBA Use Variance Supplemental Application

Applicants seeking permission for a use not allowed in their zoning district use this supplemental application to demonstrate unnecessary hardship to the Zoning Board of Appeals.

What this form is

This supplemental application is for applicants seeking a use variance to establish a property use not otherwise permitted in its zoning district. It explains that applicants must demonstrate unnecessary hardship to the Zoning Board of Appeals and show that they meet four stated criteria. The application asks for evidence about financial return, hardship, neighborhood character, and whether the hardship was self-created; additional information may be attached.

Who needs it

A property applicant seeking permission to establish a use not otherwise allowed in the district must address the application’s hardship criteria.

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 without a notary; it allows additional information to be attached as necessary, and the signer just signs and dates it.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the ZBA Use Variance Supplemental Application PDF.
2
Review The Hardship Criteria
Review the four criteria the applicant must show to demonstrate unnecessary hardship.
3
Gather Additional Information
Attach additional information as necessary to address the application’s criteria.
4
Submit To The City
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 ZBA Use Variance Supplemental Application?: No. This document is signed without a notary. It allows additional information to be attached as necessary; the signer just signs and dates it.
Who uses this use variance application?: An applicant seeking permission to establish a property use not otherwise permitted in the zoning district uses it to address the required hardship criteria.
What information does the application ask for?: It outlines four hardship criteria, including financial return, whether the hardship is unique, the effect on neighborhood character, and whether the hardship was self-created.
How do I submit the application?: Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Need something notarized?

This ZBA Use Variance Supplemental Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Cooperstown form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.