Shelter Island, NY · Suffolk County
Zoning Board of Appeals Application Package
This 22-page package is for property owners and applicants seeking a variance or special permit from the Town of Shelter Island Zoning Board of Appeals.
- 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 package to apply for a use variance, area variance, special permit, or interpretation, and to provide related disclosures, answer sheets, notices, and supporting information. The checklist describes required submission materials, including copies, plans, a property deed, and applicable fees. The package also includes affidavits of mailing and posting and an owner’s endorsement; complete and submit the applicable sections as directed by the Zoning Board.
Who needs it
Property owners and other parties of interest seeking a variance, special permit, or interpretation from the Town of Shelter Island Zoning Board of Appeals need this package.
Why it needs a notary
The certification and mailing, posting, and owner’s endorsement affidavits include sworn statements; each signer completing a sworn block signs before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application Package
Get the Zoning Board of Appeals application package and review its checklist and instructions.
- 2
Fill Out Applicable Sections
Complete the application and the answer sheets, disclosures, notices, and sworn statements that apply to your request.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary for the sworn statements requiring notarization.
- 4
Sign On Video
Show identification and sign the applicable documents during the online notary session.
- 5
Submit To The Town
Assemble the required copies and supporting materials, then submit the application package to the Town of Shelter Island as instructed.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Shelter Island. 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
- Which parts of the application package need notarization?
- The package includes a sworn certification, an affidavit of mailing, an affidavit of posting, and an owner’s endorsement with notary blocks. Follow the town’s instructions for the sections that apply to your application.
- How do I complete an affidavit in this package online?
- Complete the applicable affidavit, then meet with a commissioned online notary by video. Sign when instructed, take the notarized document, and submit it with the application materials as directed by the town.
- Do I need a notary for the owner’s endorsement?
- The owner’s endorsement includes a sworn statement and a notary block. The owner completing that section signs before a notary.
- Can I notarize these forms remotely?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary under Executive Law §135-c. Confirm with the city, town or village if unsure whether it will accept a remotely notarized document.
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