Fallsburg, NY · Sullivan County
Application For An Area Variance
This application requests an area variance from the Town of Fallsburg Zoning Board of Appeals and is filed by property owners or their authorized representatives seeking relief from zoning requirements.
- 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
The application asks the Town of Fallsburg Zoning Board of Appeals to consider an area variance and requires applicants to explain the requested relief and its potential effects on the neighborhood. To appear at a scheduled meeting, applicants must submit 11 copies of the application, environmental assessment form, and site plan, along with adjoining-owner information, a filing fee, and a written agenda request at least 15 days before the meeting. Digital copies and additional notice steps are also required.
Who needs it
Property owners, lessees, or authorized representatives requesting relief from a Town of Fallsburg zoning requirement should submit this application to the Zoning Board of Appeals.
Why it needs a notary
The application has a Sullivan County acknowledgment block; each applicant signing the application must acknowledge the signature before a notary public.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the area variance application and review the packet instructions and supporting-material requirements.
- 2
Complete The Application
Fill in the ownership, variance request, and reasons sections, and prepare the required supporting materials.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary to acknowledge your signature.
- 4
Sign On Video
Appear for your online notarization and sign the application as directed by the notary.
- 5
Submit To The Town
Send the required paper and digital copies, fee, and written agenda request to the Fallsburg Code Enforcement Office by the stated deadline.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Fallsburg. 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 submit an area variance application?
- Submit the required paper packet copies, adjoining-owner list, filing fee, and written agenda request to the Code Enforcement Office at least 15 days before the meeting. The town also requires digital copies and attachments.
- Do I need to sign the application before a notary?
- Yes. The application includes an acknowledgment stating that the applicant appeared before a notary and acknowledged signing it.
- Can I sign this application with a remote online notary?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary under Executive Law §135-c. Ask the town whether it accepts a remotely notarized application; confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
- What supporting materials does the application require?
- The packet instructions call for an environmental assessment form, a site plan drawing, and a list of adjoining property owners within 300 feet, among other submission items.