Richfield, NY · Otsego County
Area Variance Application
This application is for people seeking an area variance from the Town of Richfield and includes applicant certification and town review fields.
What this form is
The Area Variance Application is for requesting an area variance from the Town of Richfield. It asks the applicant to certify that the application is true and correct and to sign it; the remaining fields are for town office use, including plan review and permit decisions. The document states that an application fee and public hearing fee are due, and that a refundable escrow payment is required.
Who needs it
People seeking an area variance from the Town of Richfield need to complete and submit this application.
How to submit it
Return the application to the Town Clerk at Town Hall, 18 East James Street, Richfield Springs, NY 13439, or mail it to the Richfield Town Clerk, PO Box 786, Richfield Springs, NY 13439. The document lists a $75 application fee, a $35 public hearing fee, and a refundable $2,500 escrow payment, with checks payable to the named recipients.
About notarization
This application is signed without a notary; it includes no notarized attachment or sworn step, so the applicant signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Town of Richfield Area Variance Application PDF.
- 2
Complete And Sign
Complete the application and sign the applicant certification.
- 3
Prepare Payments
Prepare the listed application fee, public hearing fee, and refundable escrow payment, payable to the recipients named on the form.
- 4
Submit To The Town Clerk
Return the application to Town Hall or mail it to the Richfield Town Clerk at the address listed.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Area Variance Application?
- No. This application is signed without a notary and includes no notarized attachment or sworn step; the applicant signs and dates it.
- How do I submit the Area Variance Application?
- Return it to the Town Clerk at Town Hall, 18 East James Street, Richfield Springs, NY 13439, or mail it to the Richfield Town Clerk, PO Box 786, Richfield Springs, NY 13439.
- What fees does the application list?
- The document lists a $75 application fee, a $35 public hearing fee, and a refundable $2,500 escrow payment. It names the payees for the checks.