Berlin, NY · Rensselaer County
Request for Variance
Property owners or applicants use this request to ask the Town of Berlin Zoning Board of Appeals for a variance from the town’s land use regulations.
What this form is
The Town of Berlin Zoning Board of Appeals uses this request to consider a variance from the town’s land use regulations. Applicants provide property and ownership details, identify the provisions involved, describe the requested variance, and explain why they believe it qualifies. The application must be submitted in triplicate, with applicable maps or drawings, and any consultant costs are borne by the applicant.
Who needs it
A property owner or applicant seeking a variance from the Town of Berlin’s land use regulations should complete this request.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; the form mentions no notarized or sworn attachment, so the applicant just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
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Download The Request
Download the Town of Berlin Request for Variance.
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Complete The Application
Type or print the requested property, ownership, variance, and justification information.
- 3
Gather Applicable Attachments
Prepare the applicable strip map, dimensioned plot plan, and scaled drawings described on the form.
- 4
Submit In Triplicate
Submit the application in triplicate to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Request for Variance ask applicants to provide?
- It asks for property and ownership information, the provisions involved, a description of the requested variance, and reasons supporting the request.
- What attachments should accompany the variance request?
- As applicable, submit a strip map showing the property, a dimensioned plot plan showing proposed construction and adjacent property, and dimensioned, scaled drawings indicating proposed building area or elevation changes.
- Do I need a notary for the Request for Variance?
- No. This document is signed and dated without a notary, and it does not mention a notarized or sworn attachment.
- How do I submit the Request for Variance?
- The form says to submit the application in triplicate. It does not list a submission address or contact details; check the city website for current information.
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This Request for Variance doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Berlin form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.