Sag Harbor, NY · Suffolk County
Zoning Board of Appeals Variance Application
This application asks the Sag Harbor Zoning Board of Appeals to review a request for a zoning interpretation or variance, and is filed by a property owner or the owner’s agent.
- 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 packet to request a zoning interpretation or use or area variance from the Sag Harbor Zoning Board of Appeals. Applicants must first apply for a building permit; if the permit is refused, the Building Inspector must provide a written referral before the Board will consider a variance application. The packet includes project questions, supporting-document instructions, an applicant’s sworn statement, authorization forms, and coastal assessment materials. The Board schedules complete applications for public hearings as dates become available.
Who needs it
A property owner seeking a zoning interpretation or variance in Sag Harbor, or an agent applying on the owner’s behalf, uses this packet.
Why it needs a notary
The application includes a jurat for the applicant’s sworn statement; the applicant signs and swears or affirms its statements before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Zoning Board of Appeals application packet and review its instructions and supporting-document requirements.
- 2
Fill Out The Form
Complete the application and assemble the required materials. Leave the sworn statement unsigned until your notary appointment.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary for the sworn statement and any applicable notarized forms.
- 4
Sign On Video
Show identification, then sign and swear or affirm the statement during the remote video session.
- 5
Submit To The Village
Submit the completed application packet and required copies to the Sag Harbor Building Department as directed by the Village.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Sag Harbor. 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 application notarized online?
- Complete the form but leave the sworn statement unsigned. Book with a commissioned online notary, show identification, and sign and swear or affirm during the video session.
- Do I need to apply for a building permit first?
- Yes. The instructions say applicants must first apply to the Building Department. A variance application also requires a written referral from the Building Inspector after a permit is refused.
- Which parts of this packet require notarization?
- The application has a jurat for the applicant’s sworn statement. It also calls for a notarized authorization form when an agent represents the applicant and a notarized disclosure affidavit.
- Can a commissioned online notary notarize the sworn statement?
- New York authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarizations under Executive Law §135-c, effective since 2023. Confirm the Village’s submission requirements if you plan to submit a remotely notarized document.
- What if I am unsure what documents to submit?
- The packet lists supporting materials that may include drawings, a survey, a deed, coastal assessment materials, and other items depending on the request. Contact the Building Department and confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
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