Bethel, NY · Sullivan County
Zoning Board Use Variance Application
This application asks the Town of Bethel Zoning Board of Appeals to consider a use variance, and property owners or their authorized applicants submit it with supporting materials.
- 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 form to request permission for a property use that the applicable zoning regulations do not allow. The application asks about the property, proposed and current uses, neighborhood character, and how the request meets the listed hardship criteria. Bethel requires a completed application packet, including a detailed narrative and supporting documents, submitted to the Zoning Board Clerk 10 business days before the meeting; the form also lists copy, fee, and attorney-delivery requirements.
Who needs it
A property owner or authorized applicant seeking a Bethel use variance should complete the application and submit the required packet to the Zoning Board of Appeals.
Why it needs a notary
The Owner’s Proxy includes a sworn-to jurat; the property owner signs the proxy before a notary, who completes the notarial certificate.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Town of Bethel Zoning Board of Appeals use variance application and Owner’s Proxy.
- 2
Complete The Forms
Fill in the property and applicant details, variance request, hardship criteria, and Owner’s Proxy information.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule an online session for the property owner to notarize the Owner’s Proxy.
- 4
Sign On Video
The owner signs the proxy during the video session and follows the notary’s identity-check and signing instructions.
- 5
Submit To The Town
Send the completed application packet, required copies, supporting documents, and fees as directed by the Town of Bethel.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Bethel. 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 Owner’s Proxy notarized?
- Complete the proxy details, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. The property owner signs during the video session, and the notary completes the sworn-to certificate.
- Do I need to notarize the entire use variance application?
- The form’s notary block appears on the Owner’s Proxy, where the owner’s signature is sworn before a notary. The application itself has a separate applicant signature line.
- Can I sign the Owner’s Proxy online?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary. The owner must sign during the online notarization session and follow the notary’s instructions.
- What else must I submit with this application?
- The form lists a detailed narrative, maps or plans, an Environmental Assessment Form, fees, and copies for the clerk and town attorney, among other requirements. Confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
Zoning Board Use Variance Application in other Sullivan County cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.