Port Jefferson, NY · Suffolk County
Zoning Board of Appeals Application
This application requests a variance, code interpretation, or confirmation of a nonconforming use and is filed by a property owner or other applicant with Port Jefferson’s Department of Building and Planning.
- 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
Use this application to ask the Village Zoning Board of Appeals for an area or use variance, an interpretation of the Village Code, or confirmation of a nonconforming use. The Village requires a completed, signed, notarized application with supporting materials, fees, and both hard-copy and electronic submissions. A complete application may be scheduled for a public hearing; the packet also explains related notice, posting, and affidavit requirements.
Who needs it
A property owner or other applicant seeking a zoning variance, code interpretation, or confirmation of a nonconforming use in the Village should file this application.
Why it needs a notary
The packet includes a jurat for the preparer’s application statement and disclosure and posting affidavits, plus an acknowledgment for the property owner signing the endorsement.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Zoning Board of Appeals Application from the Village of Port Jefferson.
- 2
Fill Out The Packet
Complete the application and required affidavits, and gather the supporting documents and fees listed in the submission checklist.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary for the signatures that need notarization.
- 4
Sign On Video
Follow the notary’s instructions and sign the applicable form sections during your video session.
- 5
Submit To The Village
Provide the required paper copies and electronic copy to Port Jefferson’s Department of Building and Planning.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Port Jefferson. 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 submit the completed application?
- The packet says to file it with Port Jefferson’s Department of Building and Planning. Include one original and two copies of the completed, signed, notarized application, an electronic copy, fees, and required supporting documents.
- Do I need to sign the application before a notary?
- Yes. The checklist says the application must be signed and notarized. The packet also has a property owner endorsement acknowledgment and separate jurats for the disclosure and posting affidavits.
- Can I complete the notarization online?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by its notaries under Executive Law §135-c. You can sign during a video session with a commissioned online notary; confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
- What supporting documents may be required?
- The checklist calls for items such as a deed or contract of sale, certificate of occupancy or existing use, survey, and applicable denial or referral letter. Additional plans, photographs, or written statements may also be needed.
Zoning Board of Appeals Application in other Suffolk County cities
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