West Haverstraw, NY · Rockland County
Zoning Board of Appeals Application
This application asks the Village of West Haverstraw Zoning Board of Appeals to consider matters such as variances, special permits, administrative decisions, and zoning interpretations for property owners and applicants.
- 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 application to request Zoning Board of Appeals action, including a variance, special permit, review of an administrative decision, or interpretation of the zoning law. The filing instructions require one completed, notarized original and 19 copies, along with plot plans or surveys and other applicable materials. Submit 20 complete sets to the Zoning Board Clerk three weeks before a scheduled meeting to be placed on the agenda; fees are determined by the clerk.
Who needs it
Property owners or applicants seeking a variance, special permit, administrative review, or other listed Zoning Board of Appeals action in the village need this application.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Zoning Board of Appeals application and review the filing instructions and required supporting documents.
- 2
Complete the Form
Fill in the applicant and property details, identify the requested action, and prepare the applicable sworn sections.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization session for each person who must sign a sworn section.
- 4
Sign on Video
Show identification and sign the applicable sections during the video session with a commissioned online notary.
- 5
Submit to the Village
Provide the notarized original, 19 copies, and required supporting materials to the Zoning Board Clerk by the stated deadline.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from West Haverstraw. 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 this application notarized online?
- Complete the application and applicable sworn sections, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. Sign the documents during the video session and submit them with the required copies and materials.
- Do I need to submit copies with the notarized application?
- Yes. The instructions request one fully completed and notarized original plus 19 copies, for 20 complete sets, submitted to the Zoning Board Clerk three weeks before the next scheduled meeting.
- Can I sign the sworn sections with a commissioned online notary?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by its notaries under Executive Law §135-c, in effect since 2023. Ask the Village whether it will accept your remotely notarized application; confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
- What supporting materials does the application request?
- The instructions list 20 scaled plot plans or surveys with a completed Bulk Table, and may also require an administrative decision, supporting details, an Affidavit of Disclosure, a property-visit consent form, and a reimbursement form.
Zoning Board of Appeals Application in other Rockland County cities
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