Rockland, NY · Sullivan County
Zoning Variance Application
The Town of Rockland Zoning Board of Appeals variance application requests zoning relief and is submitted by an applicant to the Code Enforcement Officer with the required fee and documents.
- 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 explain why a variance is requested and identify the property, applicant, and zoning district. The form includes criteria for use and area variances and must be submitted to the Code Enforcement Officer with the fee and documents. If the property owner is different from the applicant, the owner must provide signed, notarized permission for the variance process.
Who needs it
Applicants seeking a use or area variance from the Town of Rockland must complete the application; a different property owner must also provide notarized permission.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a “Sworn to before me” jurat; the applicant signs before the notary, and a different property owner signs permission before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Town of Rockland Zoning Board of Appeals variance application.
- 2
Fill Out the Applicant Sections
Provide the requested applicant, property, zoning, and variance information.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary for the jurat.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign before the notary during the remote video session; a different property owner must also notarize permission.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Send the application to the Code Enforcement Officer with the fee and documents.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Rockland. 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 the variance application?
- Complete the applicant sections, provide the requested property and variance details, and submit the form to the Code Enforcement Officer with the fee and documents.
- Do I need notarized permission from the property owner?
- Yes, if the property owner differs from the applicant, the form says the owner must provide signed, notarized permission for the variance process.
- Can I sign this form with a commissioned online notary?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by its own notaries under Executive Law §135-c, effective since 2023. Book a commissioned online notary and sign during the video session.
- What if I am unsure about the submission requirements?
- The form directs applicants to submit it to the Code Enforcement Officer with the fee and documents. Confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
Zoning Variance Application in other New York cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.