Northumberland, NY · Saratoga County
Area Variance Application
This application lets property owners or their representatives ask the Town of Northumberland Zoning Board of Appeals to approve an area variance from zoning requirements.
- 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 form to request an area variance for a property in Northumberland and explain the proposal, the variance sought, and the practical difficulty caused by zoning requirements. The applicant provides property and project details and attaches a surveyed plot plan; if the applicant is not the property owner, the form requires the owner’s written authorization. The Zoning Administrator and Zoning Board of Appeals complete their sections as the appeal is reviewed.
Who needs it
A property owner or authorized applicant seeking an area variance from Northumberland zoning requirements should complete this application for the Zoning Board of Appeals.
Why it needs a notary
The application includes a sworn-before-me statement with applicant and property-owner notary fields; the applicant and property owner sign their respective statements before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Town of Northumberland Area Variance Application.
- 2
Fill Out the Applicant Section
Enter applicant, property, and project details, explain the variance request, and attach a surveyed plot plan. Include owner authorization if applicable.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary for the applicable sworn statement.
- 4
Sign on Video
Follow the notary’s instructions and sign the required statement during the live video session.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Submit the completed application and supporting materials to the Town of Northumberland for review.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Northumberland. 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 Northumberland area variance application notarized online?
- Complete the application, then book with a commissioned online notary. Sign the sworn statement during a live video session and follow the notary’s instructions for completing the document.
- Do I need to notarize the area variance application?
- The form includes a sworn-before-me statement and applicant and property-owner notary fields. Arrange notarization for the applicable signer or signers before submitting the application.
- Can I sign this application with a commissioned online notary?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by its own notaries under Executive Law §135-c. Ask the Town of Northumberland whether it will accept the remotely notarized application; confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
- What should I include with the application?
- Describe the proposal and the type and size of variance requested, explain the reason for the request, and attach a surveyed plot plan. If you are not the property owner, include the owner’s authorization.
Other forms in Northumberland
Area Variance Application in other Saratoga County cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.