Pierrepont, NY · St. Lawrence County
Application for Area Variance
Property owners use this application to ask the Town of Pierrepont Zoning Board of Appeals for an area variance from the zoning code.
What this form is
This application petitions the Town of Pierrepont Zoning Board of Appeals for a variance from zoning code sections after a proposal has been denied by the Zoning Officer or Building Inspector. It asks the owner to describe the proposal, explain its neighborhood and environmental effects, consider alternatives, and provide sketch plans with setback measurements, contact information, and a signature.
Who needs it
A property owner whose proposal was denied by the Zoning Officer or Building Inspector and who is seeking an area variance from the zoning code.
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; the form identifies no notarized or sworn attachment, so the signer just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Application for Area Variance PDF.
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Complete The Application
Describe the proposal and answer the questions about neighborhood effects, alternatives, and environmental conditions.
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Gather Attachments
Attach sketch plans showing side, front, and rear setback measurements, and attach additional sheets as needed.
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Submit To The Town
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Application for Area Variance?
- No. The application has a signature and date line but no notary block, and it identifies no notarized or sworn attachment.
- How do I submit the Application for Area Variance?
- The form does not give submission instructions. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
- What information does the application request?
- It asks for a description of the proposal, sketch plans with side, front, and rear setbacks, explanations about the variance, available utilities and services, and the owner's contact information and signature.
- Who uses this area variance application?
- A property owner whose proposal was denied by the Zoning Officer or Building Inspector can use it to petition the Town of Pierrepont Zoning Board of Appeals.