Do I need a notary for the Variance Application?

No. The application asks the property owner to sign, but it does not require notarization. It also instructs applicants to complete the Short Environmental Assessment Form and Agricultural Data Statement.

How do I submit the Variance Application?

Return the application, Short Environmental Assessment Form, and Agricultural Data Statement with the appropriate fee to the Town Clerk’s Office at PO Box 36, 101 Conger Blvd., Groton, NY 13073.

What requests does this application cover?

It covers an appeal for a variance after a Code Enforcement Officer’s denial and an appeal seeking an interpretation when the applicant believes the officer’s decision is incorrect.

What information does the application ask for?

It asks for owner and property details, the section involved, the purpose and justification for the request, and information about previous appeals.

Groton, NY · Tompkins County

No notary required

Variance Application

Property owners seeking a zoning variance or interpretation from the Town of Groton Zoning Board of Appeals use this application to explain their request.

What this form is

Use this application to appeal a Code Enforcement Officer’s denial of a variance or to request an interpretation of a section of the Town of Groton Land Use and Development Code. It asks for property and owner details, the purpose and justification for the request, and any previous appeals. Applicants are also instructed to submit a Short Environmental Assessment Form and Agricultural Data Statement.

Who needs it

Property owners requesting a zoning variance or code interpretation from the Town of Groton Zoning Board of Appeals should complete this application.

How to submit it

Complete the application and the Short Environmental Assessment Form and Agricultural Data Statement, then return them with the appropriate fee to the Town Clerk’s Office, PO Box 36, 101 Conger Blvd., Groton, NY 13073.

About notarization

This application is signed without a notary; the document also asks applicants to complete the Short Environmental Assessment Form and Agricultural Data Statement.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Variance Application and review the instructions about variance requests and the public hearing.
2
Complete The Application
Enter the owner and property details, identify the request, explain its purpose and justification, and provide any previous appeal information.
3
Gather The Required Forms
Complete the Short Environmental Assessment Form and Agricultural Data Statement as instructed.
4
Submit To The Town
Return the completed materials with the appropriate fee to the Town Clerk’s Office at PO Box 36, 101 Conger Blvd., Groton, NY 13073.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Variance Application?: No. The application asks the property owner to sign, but it does not require notarization. It also instructs applicants to complete the Short Environmental Assessment Form and Agricultural Data Statement.
How do I submit the Variance Application?: Return the application, Short Environmental Assessment Form, and Agricultural Data Statement with the appropriate fee to the Town Clerk’s Office at PO Box 36, 101 Conger Blvd., Groton, NY 13073.
What requests does this application cover?: It covers an appeal for a variance after a Code Enforcement Officer’s denial and an appeal seeking an interpretation when the applicant believes the officer’s decision is incorrect.
What information does the application ask for?: It asks for owner and property details, the section involved, the purpose and justification for the request, and information about previous appeals.

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.