Spring Valley, NY · Rockland County
Zoning Board of Appeals Application
This 2025 application requests zoning board review for matters such as area or use variances, and is filed by a property owner or applicant seeking relief for property in Spring Valley.
- 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
The packet lets applicants request Zoning Board of Appeals review, including area or use variances, an appeal of a Building Inspector decision, or an interpretation of the zoning code. Spring Valley asks applicants to submit the completed application with supporting materials, including plans and other documents specified in the packet. The packet also includes notarized affidavits and disclosures, and notes that the board may require additional information or revisions.
Who needs it
A property owner or applicant seeking a variance, appeal, interpretation, or other listed zoning relief for property in Spring Valley should complete this packet.
Why it needs a notary
The packet includes jurat-style affirmation blocks for the applicant’s combined affidavit and the ownership and nearby-property affidavits; each named signer signs before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the 2025 Zoning Board of Appeals application packet from the Village of Spring Valley.
- 2
Complete The Applicable Sections
Fill in the applicant and project details, select the requested relief, and prepare the supporting documents listed in the packet.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a commissioned online notary for the affidavit sections that apply to your application.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the applicable affidavit before the notary during your online video session.
- 5
Submit To The Village
Submit the completed packet and required supporting materials to the Village as instructed in the application.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Spring Valley. 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 application and its affidavit sections, then book with a commissioned online notary. Sign the applicable affidavit before the notary during your video session, and follow the Village’s instructions for submitting the packet.
- Do I need to notarize the entire application?
- The packet includes notary affirmation blocks for the applicant’s combined affidavit, the affidavit of ownership or owner consent, and the nearby-property owners list. Check which affidavits apply to your application and who must sign each one.
- Can I use an online notary for this Spring Valley form?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary under Executive Law §135-c. Ask the Village whether it accepts the remotely notarized version for this application; confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
- What supporting materials does the application request?
- The packet lists items such as application copies, proposed site or plot plans, a recent signed and sealed survey, applicable architectural plans, deed or sale contract copies, and owner authorization when an agent represents the owner.
Other forms in Spring Valley
Zoning Board of Appeals Application in other Rockland County cities
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