Southold, NY · Suffolk County
Use Variance Application
This application asks the Southold Town Zoning Board of Appeals to allow a land use prohibited by zoning regulations, and is filed by the property owner or an authorized representative.
- 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 appeal a Building Inspector’s written determination and ask the Zoning Board of Appeals to authorize a land use that zoning regulations otherwise prohibit. The packet requests information about the property, the proposed project, and the grounds for claiming unnecessary hardship, along with supporting plans and other documents. Southold’s instructions call for nine collated sets, an original signed and notarized application, and a filing fee; the Town contacts applicants about a public hearing after reviewing the filing.
Who needs it
A property owner seeking permission for a prohibited land use, or an authorized representative applying on the owner’s behalf, must submit this application to the Southold Town Zoning Board of Appeals.
Why it needs a notary
The application carries a sworn-to-before-me jurat; the property owner or authorized agent signing the application must sign before a notary public.
How to get this notarized
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Download The Application
Get the Use Variance Application and Instructions from the Town of Southold.
- 2
Complete The Application
Fill in the application and gather the required plans, records, and supporting documents. Do not sign the application before your notary session.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary for the person signing the application.
- 4
Sign On Video
Appear by video, take the oath, and sign the application in the notary’s presence.
- 5
Submit To The Town
Prepare the required collated sets, filing fee, and supporting materials, then submit them to the Southold Town Zoning Board of Appeals.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Southold. 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 my Southold use variance application notarized online?
- Complete the application, then book with a commissioned online notary. The signer appears on video, takes the required oath, and signs the application as directed by the notary.
- Do I need to submit the whole 23-page packet for notarization?
- The instructions identify the application as requiring an owner’s signature and notarization. Check with the Town about its complete submission packet, including the required nine collated sets and supporting materials.
- Can an authorized representative sign the application?
- The instructions allow a representative to sign for an owner if written owner authorization is provided. The application also asks the signer to identify the owner they represent.
- Does New York allow online notarization for this application?
- New York authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarizations under Executive Law §135-c. A commissioned online notary can explain the steps for completing the notarization remotely.
- Where do I submit the notarized application?
- Submit the application to the Southold Town Zoning Board of Appeals with the required supporting documents and fee. Confirm with the city, town or village if unsure about submission details.
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