Owego, NY · Tioga County
Use Variance Application
This application asks the Town of Owego Zoning Board of Appeals to approve a use variance and is filed by a property owner or other applicant seeking permission for a requested use.
- 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 ask the Town of Owego Zoning Board of Appeals for a use variance from the zoning regulations for a property. The application requests applicant and property details, the zoning district, tax map number, and the variance sought. It also outlines hardship factors the Board must consider, including financial return, whether the hardship is unique, effects on neighborhood character, and whether the hardship was self-created.
Who needs it
A property owner or other applicant seeking a use variance from Town of Owego zoning regulations can use this application to ask the Zoning Board of Appeals for approval.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a jurat stating the application was sworn to in Tioga County; the applicant signs before the notary public.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Use Variance Application from the Town of Owego.
- 2
Fill In the Application
Enter applicant and property details, the zoning district, tax map number, and the variance requested.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule an online notarization appointment with Rush Notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the application during the video session so the notary can complete the jurat.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Submit the notarized application and $25.00 fee to the Town of Owego Zoning Board of Appeals.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Owego. 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 this use variance application notarized?
- Complete the application, then book an online appointment with a commissioned online notary. Sign during the video session so the notary can complete the jurat.
- Do I need to sign this application in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a jurat stating that the application was sworn to in Tioga County and provides spaces for the applicant’s signature and notary public.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- New York authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarizations under Executive Law §135-c. Check that the Town of Owego will accept the notarized application in your circumstances.
- What should I do after the application is notarized?
- Submit the completed application and the $25.00 fee, payable to the Town of Owego, to the Zoning Board of Appeals. Confirm with the city, town or village if unsure about submission details.
Use Variance Application in other New York cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.