Groton, NY · Tompkins County
Variance Application
Property owners use this application to ask Groton’s Zoning Board of Appeals for a variance or an interpretation of a Code Enforcement Officer’s decision.
What this form is
This application asks the Town of Groton Zoning Board of Appeals to review a variance request or an appeal seeking an interpretation of a section of the Land Use and Development Code. It asks for property and applicant details, the purpose and justification for the request, and any previous appeals. Applicants must also complete a Short Environmental Assessment Form and an Agricultural Data Statement.
Who needs it
Property owners seeking a zoning variance or an interpretation of a Code Enforcement Officer’s decision submit this application to the Zoning Board of Appeals.
How to submit it
Return the application, Short Environmental Assessment Form, and Agricultural Data Statement to the Town Clerk’s Office, PO Box 36, 101 Conger Blvd., Groton, NY 13073. The application lists a $50.00 fee.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the applicant also completes the Short Environmental Assessment Form and Agricultural Data Statement.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Variance Application and its accompanying forms.
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Complete The Forms
Fill in the application, Short Environmental Assessment Form, and Agricultural Data Statement.
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Gather Supporting Materials
Include any additional supporting materials that will help the Board understand the request.
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Submit To The Town Clerk
Return the completed materials to the Town Clerk’s Office at the address on the application with the listed $50.00 fee.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Groton Variance Application for?
- Property owners use it to request a variance or ask the Zoning Board of Appeals to interpret a section of the Land Use and Development Code.
- Do I need a notary for the Groton Variance Application?
- No. This application is signed and dated without a notary. The applicant also completes the Short Environmental Assessment Form and Agricultural Data Statement.
- How do I submit the Groton Variance Application?
- Return the application and both required forms to the Town Clerk’s Office at PO Box 36, 101 Conger Blvd., Groton, NY 13073. The application lists a $50.00 fee.
- What other forms must I submit with the application?
- The document says to complete and return a Short Environmental Assessment Form and an Agricultural Data Statement with the application.
Need something notarized?
This Variance Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Groton form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.