Oneonta, NY · Otsego County
Variance Application
The Town of Oneonta Zoning Board of Appeals application is for property owners or applicants seeking an interpretation, variance, or special extension.
What this form is
Use this application to ask the Town of Oneonta Zoning Board of Appeals for an interpretation, use or area variance, or special extension under the town’s zoning ordinance. The form requests applicant and property details, the requested relief and supporting information. Depending on the request, the submittal includes a site plan or sketch, tax map copy, Short Environmental Assessment Form, disclosure statement, and nearby property owners’ names and addresses.
Who needs it
Applicants seeking a zoning interpretation, use or area variance, or special extension from the Town of Oneonta Zoning Board of Appeals need this application.
How to submit it
Submit the application and required materials to the Code Enforcement Office, 3966 St Hwy 23, PO Box A, West Oneonta, NY 13861. The checklist mentions an application fee and variance fee but gives no amounts.
About notarization
This application is signed without a notary; the applicant signs and dates the environmental form and signs the application and hearing notice.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Variance Application PDF and review the checklist and sections for your request.
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Complete The Relevant Sections
Provide applicant and property information and complete the section for an interpretation, use variance, area variance, or special extension.
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Gather Required Materials
Include the applicable site plan or sketch, tax map copy, Short Environmental Assessment Form, disclosure statement, and nearby owners’ names and addresses.
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Submit To The Code Enforcement Office
Send the application and materials to 3966 St Hwy 23, PO Box A, West Oneonta, NY 13861.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Variance Application?
- No. This application does not require notarization; the applicant signs and dates the environmental form and signs the application and hearing notice.
- How do I submit the Variance Application?
- Submit the application and required materials to the Code Enforcement Office at 3966 St Hwy 23, PO Box A, West Oneonta, NY 13861.
- What materials should accompany a variance application?
- The checklist calls for an application, site plan, Environmental Assessment Form, disclosure statement, tax map copy, and names of property owners within 200 feet. Requirements vary by application section.
Need something notarized?
This Variance Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Oneonta form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.