Milford, NY · Otsego County
ZBA-3 Variance Application
Town of Milford property owners use this application to appeal a Zoning Enforcement Officer decision and request a use or area variance.
What this form is
Use this application when an aggrieved party seeks a variance after a Zoning Enforcement Officer decision, requirement, order, or determination. The form says appeals must be filed within 60 days of receiving notice of the decision and should not be used to request an interpretation. Applicants provide property and appeal details, identify the variance sought, and attach a sketch plan, the officer’s notice of action, and applicable Environmental Assessment Form materials.
Who needs it
An aggrieved party seeking a use or area variance after a Zoning Enforcement Officer decision should complete this application.
How to submit it
File the completed application with fees with the Zoning Enforcement Officer, who will file a copy with the ZBA secretary. Attach the required sketch plan, notice of action, and applicable Environmental Assessment Form materials.
About notarization
This application does not require notarization; the applicant signs and dates it, and no notarized attachment or sworn step is identified.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the ZBA-3 Variance Application for a request to appeal a Zoning Enforcement Officer decision.
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Complete the Application
Fill in the ownership, property, appeal, and variance information. Write “NA” where an item does not apply.
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Gather Required Attachments
Attach a sketch plan, the officer’s notice of action, and applicable completed Part I Environmental Assessment Form materials.
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File With the Zoning Enforcement Officer
File the completed application with fees with the Zoning Enforcement Officer, who will forward a copy to the ZBA secretary.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the ZBA-3 Variance Application?
- No. This application does not require notarization; the applicant signs and dates it, and no notarized attachment or sworn step is identified.
- How do I submit the ZBA-3 Variance Application?
- File the completed application with fees with the Zoning Enforcement Officer. The officer will file a copy with the ZBA secretary.
- When should I use this variance application?
- Use it to appeal a Zoning Enforcement Officer decision when seeking a use or area variance. The form says appeals must be filed within 60 days of receiving notice of the decision.
- What attachments does the application request?
- The form requests a sketch plan and the Zoning Enforcement Officer’s notice of action. It also requires a completed Part I of the Environmental Assessment Form for specified variance applications.