Do I need a notary for the Zoning Board of Appeals application?

No, the application itself does not require notarization. If the applicant is not the property owner, the owner's endorsement signature must be notarized.

How do I submit the Zoning Board of Appeals application?

Submit nine copies to the board secretary at least ten days before the informal meeting, with the required supporting materials and a $50 check payable to Town of Forestburgh.

What can I request with this application?

You can request an interpretation of the Zoning Ordinance or map, or a variance from a provision of the ordinance or map.

What supporting documents are listed?

The procedure lists a tax map, a letter explaining the request, a completed Short Form EAF, proof of ownership or written owner permission, a survey or site plan, and a denial or referral.

Forestburgh, NY · Sullivan County

No notary required

Zoning Board of Appeals Application

Property owners or applicants use this application to ask the Forestburgh Zoning Board of Appeals for a zoning interpretation or variance.

What this form is

This application requests an interpretation of the Zoning Ordinance or map, or a variance, and identifies the property and zoning provisions involved. Applicants submit it to the Zoning Board of Appeals with supporting documents, including a tax map, environmental assessment form, proof of ownership or owner permission, and a survey or site plan. The document outlines meeting, hearing, mailing, and notice procedures.

Who needs it

Property owners or their representatives seeking a zoning interpretation or variance from the Forestburgh Zoning Board of Appeals need this application.

How to submit it

Submit nine copies to the secretary of the Zoning Board of Appeals at least ten days before the informal meeting, with the listed supporting materials and a $50 check payable to Town of Forestburgh.

About notarization

The application is signed without a notary; if the applicant is not the property owner, the owner's endorsement signature must be notarized.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Zoning Board of Appeals application PDF.
2
Complete The Application
Provide applicant and property details, identify the requested appeal, and sign the application.
3
Gather Supporting Materials
Prepare nine copies of the listed supporting documents and include the $50 application fee.
4
Submit To The Board Secretary
Submit the application package to the Zoning Board of Appeals secretary at least ten days before the informal meeting.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Zoning Board of Appeals application?: No, the application itself does not require notarization. If the applicant is not the property owner, the owner's endorsement signature must be notarized.
How do I submit the Zoning Board of Appeals application?: Submit nine copies to the board secretary at least ten days before the informal meeting, with the required supporting materials and a $50 check payable to Town of Forestburgh.
What can I request with this application?: You can request an interpretation of the Zoning Ordinance or map, or a variance from a provision of the ordinance or map.
What supporting documents are listed?: The procedure lists a tax map, a letter explaining the request, a completed Short Form EAF, proof of ownership or written owner permission, a survey or site plan, and a denial or referral.

Need something notarized?

This Zoning Board of Appeals Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Forestburgh form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.