Cold Spring, NY · Putnam County
Zoning Board of Appeals Application
Property owners or applicants use this application to appeal a Building Inspector decision involving a building permit or certificate of occupancy in Cold Spring.
What this form is
The application asks the Zoning Board of Appeals to consider an interpretation, special permit, or variance after a Building Inspector decision. Applicants must complete the application and provide the listed materials, including an escrow account, fee, property documents, site plans, and other required copies. The form requests property details, adjoining owners, zoning provisions, prior appeals, and reasons supporting the request.
Who needs it
Applicants seeking an interpretation, special permit, or variance after a Cold Spring Building Inspector decision use this application.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The form lists a $50 application fee and a $500 escrow account requirement.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; it does not identify any attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Zoning Board of Appeals Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Provide the property, appeal, and applicant details, then explain the request and its supporting reasons.
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Gather Required Materials
Prepare the listed documents and copies, establish the escrow account, and include the application fee.
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Submit To The Village
Submit the completed application and listed materials to the village; check the village website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Zoning Board of Appeals Application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary, and it does not identify an attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.
- How do I submit the Zoning Board of Appeals Application?
- The form does not provide a submission address or method. It directs applicants to obtain the Zoning Law and Zoning Map from the Village Clerk at the Village Office.
- What materials must accompany the application?
- The form lists a $50 application fee, a $500 escrow account, and supporting materials such as a denied building permit, deed, property survey, site plan, design plans, and assessment form.
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