Village of Southampton, NY · Suffolk County
Application to the Zoning Board of Appeals
This application requests zoning board review for variances, special exceptions, wetland permits, use variances or appeals, and is filed with the Village of Southampton Building Department.
- 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
Property owners and other applicants use this nine-page application to request review by the Village of Southampton Zoning Board of Appeals. It gathers property and project details, asks for information supporting the requested relief, and includes appendices for different application types. File it with the applicable requirements in the ZBA Checklist; the form directs applicants to the Building Department website for further information.
Who needs it
A property owner or other applicant seeking a zoning variance, special exception, wetland special permit, use variance or appeal files this application with the Village.
Why it needs a notary
The owner authorization and applicant endorsement each contain a sworn-before-notary block; the property owner and applicant, respectively, sign their statements before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Zoning Board of Appeals application from the Village of Southampton Building Department.
- 2
Complete the Application
Fill in property and project details, select the applicable request, and complete its corresponding appendix.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary for the applicable sworn endorsement.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the owner authorization or applicant endorsement during the live video session when instructed by the notary.
- 5
Submit to the Village
File the notarized application with all applicable ZBA Checklist requirements with the Village of Southampton Building Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Village of Southampton. 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 notarize the endorsements on this application?
- Complete the application, then sign the owner authorization or applicant endorsement, as applicable, during a video session with a commissioned online notary. Submit the completed application with applicable checklist requirements.
- Do I need to notarize both endorsement blocks?
- The form includes separate sworn-before-notary blocks for the owner authorization and applicant endorsement. The owner and applicant sign their respective statements; confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
- Can I sign this form with an online notary?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by its notaries under Executive Law §135-c, in effect since 2023. A commissioned online notary can notarize a signer remotely when the notarial requirements are met.
- What should I submit with the application?
- The form says to file the application with all applicable requirements in the ZBA Checklist. It directs applicants to the Village Building Department website for further information.
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Application to the Zoning Board of Appeals in other Suffolk County cities
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