Lindley, NY · Steuben County
Use Variance Application
Property owners and other applicants use this application to appeal a zoning enforcement decision and request a use variance for property in Lindley.
What this form is
This application is for appealing a Zoning Enforcement Officer’s decision and requesting a use variance for a property. It asks for property and applicant details, information about the denial and proposed use, and evidence addressing four hardship tests. Applicants must attach supporting materials; applicants who do not own the property must also submit the owner’s authorization.
Who needs it
A property owner or authorized applicant seeking a use variance after a Zoning Enforcement Officer’s decision may use 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; non-owner applicants must include owner authorization, and applicants must attach supporting materials.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Use Variance Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Provide the property and applicant information, describe the zoning decision and requested use variance, and address each hardship test.
- 3
Gather Supporting Materials
Attach supporting materials. If you are not the property owner, include the owner's statement authorizing you to appeal.
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Submit To The City
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 Use Variance Application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. Non-owner applicants must include the property owner’s authorization, and applicants must attach supporting materials.
- How do I submit the Use Variance Application?
- 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 property and applicant details, information about the zoning decision and proposed use, and evidence addressing four tests for unnecessary hardship.
- What attachments are required?
- The application says to attach supporting materials. If you are not the property owner, you must also submit a statement from the owner authorizing you to appeal on their behalf.