Colton, NY · St. Lawrence County
Use Variance Application
Property owners use this application to petition the Town of Colton Board of Zoning Appeals for a use variance from zoning code requirements.
What this form is
This application asks the Town of Colton Board of Zoning Appeals to grant a use variance for a property after a request has been denied by the Zoning Officer or Building Inspector. It asks for property and zoning details, a description of the proposal, available utilities and services, and answers about hardship, financial evidence, neighborhood character, and whether the hardship was self-created. The form requests sketch plans and an attached Notice of Noncompliance.
Who needs it
A property owner seeking a use variance after denial by the Zoning Officer or Building Inspector should complete this application for the Board of Zoning Appeals.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; it requests a signature and date and mentions no sworn or notarized attachment.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Colton Use Variance Application.
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Complete The Application
Provide the property and zoning details, describe the proposal, and answer the questions about hardship and neighborhood impact.
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Gather The Attachments
Include sketch plans, the attached Notice of Noncompliance, and additional sheets as needed.
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Submit To The City
Submit the application to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Colton Use Variance Application request?
- It petitions the Town of Colton Board of Zoning Appeals for a use variance and asks about the property, proposed use, hardship, financial evidence, and neighborhood impact.
- What should I attach to the application?
- The form requests sketch plans and an attached Notice of Noncompliance. It also says to attach additional sheets as necessary to answer the application questions.
- Do I need a notary for the Colton Use Variance Application?
- No. The application requests a signature and date, but no notary or notarized attachment is mentioned.
- How do I submit the Colton Use Variance Application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The form petitions the Board of Zoning Appeals.