Campbell, NY · Steuben County
Application for an Area Variance
Property owners and authorized applicants use this application to appeal a zoning decision and request an area variance for a property in Campbell.
What this form is
Use this application to appeal a decision of the Zoning Enforcement Officer or, where permitted, a planning board decision and request an area variance. It asks for the property address, tax map details, zoning district, proposed activity, variance requested, reasons for the request, and neighborhood character. Attach a denied building permit or certificate of occupancy application when applicable; applicants who do not own the property must include the owner’s authorization statement.
Who needs it
An applicant seeking an area variance for a Campbell property after a zoning decision, or on a direct planning board appeal where permitted, uses this application.
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; applicants who do not own the property must attach the owner’s authorization statement.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the area variance application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Enter the property and applicant details, describe the proposed activity, and explain the requested variance and reasons for it.
- 3
Gather Required Attachments
Attach the denied building permit or certificate of occupancy application, if applicable. If you are not the property owner, include the owner's authorization statement.
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Sign And Submit
Sign and date the application, then submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Campbell area variance application for?
- It is used to appeal a zoning decision and request an area variance for a property, including appeals concerning denied building permit or certificate of occupancy applications.
- Who can apply for an area variance?
- An applicant may apply concerning a property. If the applicant does not own it, the form requires a statement from the property owner authorizing the appeal.
- Do I need a notary for the area variance application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. If you do not own the property, attach the property owner’s authorization statement.
- How do I submit the area variance application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.