Groton, NY · Tompkins County
Variance Request
Property owners use this application to ask the Village of Groton Zoning Board of Appeals for a zoning interpretation, special permit, variance, or appeal.
What this form is
The application lets a property owner present a request to the Village of Groton Zoning Board of Appeals, including an interpretation, special permit, variance, or appeal of a Code Enforcement Officer decision. It asks for owner and property details, the tax map number, the purpose and justification for the request, and the owner's signature. The form says to include supporting materials, such as a plan, if they would help the Board understand the request.
Who needs it
A property owner seeking a zoning interpretation, special permit, variance, or appeal from a Code Enforcement Officer decision can use this application.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the property owner signs the application, and no notarized attachment or sworn step is identified.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Variance Request PDF.
- 2
Complete The Application
Select the applicable request and provide the owner, property, purpose, and justification details.
- 3
Gather Supporting Materials
Include supporting materials, such as a plan, if they will help the Board understand the request.
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Submit To The Village
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Variance Request application for?
- It lets a property owner ask the Village of Groton Zoning Board of Appeals for an interpretation, special permit, variance, or appeal of a Code Enforcement Officer decision.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for the owner's name and address, property and tax map details, the request's purpose and justification, and the property owner's signature. Supporting materials may be included.
- Do I need a notary for the Variance Request?
- No. The property owner signs the application without a notary; the form does not identify any notarized attachment or sworn step.
- How do I submit the Variance Request?
- The form does not give submission instructions. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.