Ramapo, NY · Rockland County
Zoning Board of Appeals Application
This application requests zoning relief or review from the Town of Ramapo Zoning Board of Appeals and is filed by an applicant seeking a decision about a property.
- 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
Use this eight-page application to request a variance, special permit, review of an administrative decision, or other listed zoning relief for property in the Town of Ramapo. It collects property, applicant, and appeal details and includes affidavits from the appellant and property owner, plus disclosures and a nearby-property owners list. The town asks applicants to submit a completed application to be placed on the next available agenda, with supporting documents and the applicable filing fee.
Who needs it
An appellant seeking zoning relief or review in Ramapo must complete the application and provide the required property details, supporting documents, and applicable fee.
Why it needs a notary
The appellant and owner sign their respective sworn affidavits before a notary; the additional disclosure and nearby-owner statement also include notarial jurats.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Town of Ramapo Zoning Board of Appeals application and review its instructions and required supporting materials.
- 2
Complete The Application
Fill in the applicant, owner, property, and requested-relief details, and gather the documents and fee listed by the town.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a remote online notarization for the applicable sworn affidavit sections, including the appellant and owner affidavits.
- 4
Sign On Video
Appear before a commissioned online notary by live video and sign the affidavit sections as instructed.
- 5
Submit To The Town
Submit the completed application and required materials to the Town of Ramapo Zoning Department according to the form instructions.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Ramapo. 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 Ramapo zoning application affidavits notarized?
- Complete the application and arrange for each required signer to appear before a commissioned online notary by live video. Sign the affidavit sections as directed during the notarization.
- Do I need to notarize every affidavit in the application?
- The form includes sworn statements for the appellant and property owner, as well as additional disclosure and nearby-owner statements with notary blocks. Check which sections apply to your filing.
- What should I submit with the application?
- The form lists supporting items such as a denial or referral letter, certified surveys, a narrative summary, and a nearby-property owner list. It also specifies filing fees and other requirements.
- Can I notarize the affidavits online?
- New York authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarizations under Executive Law §135-c. A commissioned online notary can notarize eligible affidavits by live video; confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
Other forms in Ramapo
Zoning Board of Appeals Application in other Rockland County cities
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