Village of Babylon, NY · Suffolk County
Zoning Board of Appeals Application
This application requests zoning relief from the Village of Babylon Zoning Board of Appeals and is filed by an applicant seeking a variance or special permission for a property.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
The application asks for the property location, requested relief, project details, and information about nearby properties and land uses. The Village requires it with supporting materials, which may include a denial form or Planning Board letter, plans, a current survey, a deed, and environmental assessment forms. Applicants must also notify property owners within 200 feet and post a ZBA sign at least 15 days before the hearing, unless waived under Rule 13.
Who needs it
Property owners or applicants seeking a variance or special permission from the Village of Babylon Zoning Board of Appeals should complete the application and provide the required supporting documents.
Why it needs a notary
The application includes sworn statements signed by the applicant and, when applicable, each property owner completing the endorsement, who must sign before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Zoning Board of Appeals application and filing instructions from the Village of Babylon permits and applications page.
- 2
Complete The Form
Enter the property and applicant information, describe the relief sought, answer the questions, and gather the supporting materials required for your filing.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary for the application’s sworn statement and any applicable owner endorsement.
- 4
Sign On Video
Show identification and sign the required sworn section during the online notarization session.
- 5
Submit To The Village
Submit the notarized application and required documents to the Village of Babylon as directed in its filing instructions.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Village of Babylon. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I get the Babylon Zoning Board application notarized online?
- Complete the application first, then book with a commissioned online notary. Sign the sworn statement during your video session and submit the notarized application with the required materials to the Village.
- Do I need to have the property owner’s endorsement notarized?
- The form includes a separate sworn property owner’s endorsement for cases where the applicant or business owner is not the property owner. The owner completing that section signs before a notary.
- Can a commissioned online notary notarize this New York form?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization for its own notaries under Executive Law §135-c, in effect since 2023. Ask the Village whether it will accept the notarized application in your circumstances.
- What supporting documents go with the application?
- The filing instructions list items such as a building department denial form or Planning Board letter, plans, a current survey, the deed, and environmental assessment forms when directed. Confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
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Zoning Board of Appeals Application in other Suffolk County cities
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