Richfield, NY · Otsego County
Use Variance Application
Property owners use this application to appeal a Land Use Enforcement Officer’s decision and request a use variance from the Town of Richfield.
What this form is
The application is for property owners appealing a Land Use Enforcement Officer’s decision about a denied building or land use permit. It asks for property and ownership details, information about the decision and proposed activity, and the basis for the variance request. Applicants requesting a use variance must address the hardship tests described on the form and attach a sketch plan and the notice of denial.
Who needs it
Property owners seeking a use variance after a Land Use Enforcement Officer denies a building or land use permit can use this application.
How to submit it
The form says applications are filed with the Land Use Enforcement Officer, and may be returned to the Town Clerk at Richfield Town Hall, 18 East James Street, or mailed to Richfield Town Hall, PO Box 786, Richfield Springs, NY 13439. It states that a $75 fee must be paid to the Clerk when filing.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the form does not identify any attachment or related step as notarized or sworn.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Use Variance Application for the Town of Richfield.
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Complete The Application
Fill in the requested ownership, property, permit decision, proposed activity, and variance information.
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Gather Required Attachments
Attach a sketch plan and the Land Use Enforcement Officer’s notice of denial.
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File The Application
File it with the Land Use Enforcement Officer, following the form’s directions for returning or mailing it to the Town Clerk, and pay the listed fee.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Use Variance Application?
- No. The application has a signature and date line but no notary block. The form does not identify any attachment or related step as notarized or sworn.
- How do I submit the Use Variance Application?
- The form says to file applications with the Land Use Enforcement Officer. It also says applications may be returned to the Town Clerk at Richfield Town Hall or mailed to the address listed on the form.
- What attachments does the application require?
- The form instructs applicants to attach a sketch plan and the notice of denial issued by the Land Use Enforcement Officer.
- What fee does the form list?
- The form states that a $75 fee must be paid to the Clerk at the time of filing.