Trumansburg, NY · Tompkins County
Variance Application
The Variance Application lets a property owner or authorized applicant appeal a Zoning Officer determination to the Village of Trumansburg Zoning Board of Appeals.
What this form is
Use this application to appeal a Zoning Officer decision that a structure on the property is contrary to the Village of Trumansburg Zoning Code. It asks for the property and applicant details, a description of the proposed improvements and reason for the variance, and the code provision involved. Applicants who are not the owner of record must provide the owner’s authorization letter; maps or other helpful information may also be attached.
Who needs it
A property owner or an authorized applicant seeking a variance from a Zoning Officer determination for property in the Village of Trumansburg needs this application.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The form lists a $50 fee.
About notarization
This application does not require a notary; the applicant signs and dates it, and no sworn or notarized attachment is identified.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Variance Application for the Village of Trumansburg.
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Complete The Application
Provide the property and applicant details, describe the improvements and variance reasons, and identify the relevant zoning-code provision.
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Gather Attachments
If you are not the owner of record, include the owner’s authorization letter. Attach maps or other helpful information if needed.
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Submit To The City
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The form lists a $50 fee.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Variance Application?
- No. The application does not require notarization; the applicant signs and dates it, and no sworn or notarized attachment is identified.
- How do I submit the Variance Application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The form lists a $50 fee.
- What should I include with the application?
- Describe the proposed improvements and reason for the variance. Include the owner’s authorization letter if you are not the owner of record; maps or other helpful information may also be attached.