Wayne, NY · Steuben County
Appeal for Variance
This application lets a property owner or applicant ask the Town of Wayne Zoning Board of Appeals for a variance after a Zoning Officer rejects a land use permit application.
What this form is
Use this application to appeal a Zoning Officer’s decision and request a variance from a zoning regulation. The form asks for the property and permit details, the zoning provision being appealed, any previous appeals, and the reasons for the request. It also includes a project checklist and environmental assessment, and calls for plans, specifications, photographs, and other project information.
Who needs it
A property owner or permit applicant seeking a variance after a Zoning Officer rejects a land use permit application should complete and submit this application.
How to submit it
Submit the completed original and two copies to the Zoning Board at Town of Wayne, P.O. Box 182, 9772 Silsbee Road, Wayne, NY 14893.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; the environmental assessment asks the applicant to affirm the information is true and accurate, but does not require notarization.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Application
Download the Appeal for Variance PDF for the Town of Wayne.
- 2
Complete the Application
Fill in the application and checklist, providing the property, permit, appeal, and project information requested.
- 3
Gather Plans and Supporting Materials
Prepare the required plans, specifications, photographs, and other materials listed in the instructions.
- 4
Submit Copies to the Zoning Board
Submit the completed original and two copies to the Zoning Board at the address shown on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for an Appeal for Variance?
- No. This document is signed and dated without a notary. The environmental assessment asks the applicant to affirm the information is true and accurate, but does not require notarization.
- How do I submit the Appeal for Variance?
- Submit the completed original and two copies to the Zoning Board at the Town of Wayne address listed on the application: P.O. Box 182, 9772 Silsbee Road, Wayne, NY 14893.
- What attachments are required with the application?
- The instructions call for a complete set of plans and specifications, including a plot plan, building plans, and photographs of the site and existing structures. They also list other project details and supporting materials.
- Can I begin construction while my appeal is pending?
- No. The instructions say not to start construction until the application is complete and approved and all required permits are issued.
Need something notarized?
This Appeal for Variance doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Wayne form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.