New Hempstead, NY · Rockland County
Zoning Board of Appeals Application
This application asks the Village of New Hempstead Zoning Board of Appeals to review a variance, administrative decision, permit or other zoning request submitted by an applicant.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
Applicants use this packet to request Board review, such as a variance, interpretation of the zoning ordinance, or review of a building inspector’s decision. The Village instructs applicants to file it in duplicate with a filing fee, plot plans and supporting materials, including several affidavits. Applicants must also notify nearby property owners by certified mail at least 10 days before the public hearing and submit an affidavit of notification.
Who needs it
Property owners or authorized agents seeking zoning relief, an interpretation, or review of an administrative decision must submit this application and its supporting materials.
Why it needs a notary
The packet includes jurat blocks for the General Municipal Law, ownership, nearby-owner, posting and notification affidavits; each affidavit signer signs and swears before a notary.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Application
Download the Village of New Hempstead Zoning Board of Appeals application and review its instructions and affidavit pages.
- 2
Complete the Application
Fill in the requested applicant, owner, property and appeal details, and gather the required plans and supporting documents.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary for the affidavits that apply to your filing.
- 4
Sign on Video
Show identification and sign each affidavit requiring notarization while the notary watches by video.
- 5
Submit to the Village
File the application in duplicate with the required fees, plans, supporting materials and notarized affidavits.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from New Hempstead. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I get the affidavits in this application notarized?
- Complete the relevant affidavit fields, but wait to sign until your notary session. Book online, show identification and sign while the notary observes; then include the notarized affidavits with your application.
- Do I need to notarize every affidavit in the packet?
- The packet contains jurat blocks for several affidavits, including ownership, nearby property owners, posting and notification. Determine which affidavits apply to your filing and confirm any questions with the Village.
- Can I use an online notary for this New York form?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization for its own notaries under Executive Law §135-c, in effect since 2023. A commissioned online notary can notarize a signer by video when the notarial act meets applicable requirements.
- What materials must accompany the application?
- The instructions call for a filing fee, plot plans, supporting details, the administrative decision or order being appealed, nearby-owner information, notice to the building inspector, an affidavit under Section 809 of the General Municipal Law and an Environmental Assessment Form.
- When must nearby property owners receive hearing notice?
- The instructions say applicants must send certified-mail notice to listed property owners at least 10 days before the public hearing and submit an affidavit of notification. Confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
Zoning Board of Appeals Application in other Rockland County cities
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