Esopus, NY · Ulster County
Variance and Appeal Application
This application lets property owners or applicants ask the Town of Esopus Zoning Board of Appeals for a variance, special permit, zoning interpretation, or appeal of a Building Inspector decision.
- 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
The application collects applicant and property details, identifies the requested Zoning Board of Appeals action, and lists supporting materials such as the decision being appealed, a statement of the request, and plans or surveys. The town says complete applications must reach the ZBA Secretary two weeks before a regular monthly meeting to be placed on the agenda; variance applications follow informational, public hearing, and decisional meetings. An appeal of a Building Department notice of disapproval must be filed within 20 days.
Who needs it
Property owners or applicants seeking a zoning variance, special permit, interpretation, or appeal of a Building Inspector decision in the Town of Esopus use this application.
Why it needs a notary
The owner affidavit has a sworn jurat, and the agent authorization has an acknowledgment; the owner or applicant signing each applicable block must appear before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the variance and appeal application materials from the Town of Esopus.
- 2
Fill Out the Form
Provide applicant, owner, and site details, select the requested action, and gather the listed supporting materials.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary for the applicable affidavit or authorization.
- 4
Sign on Video
Show identification and sign the applicable notarized block during the live video session.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Send the completed application and required copies to the ZBA Secretary by the town's stated deadline.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Esopus. 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 the Esopus variance application notarized online?
- Complete the applicable affidavit or authorization, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. Sign the required block during the video session and submit the completed application and supporting materials to the town.
- Do I need to notarize every signature on this application?
- The form includes a notarized owner affidavit and an acknowledgment for agent authorization. Notarize the applicable block you are signing; check with the town if you are unsure which sections apply.
- What supporting materials does the application list?
- The form lists the administrative decision or order, a statement explaining the request and proposed work, and drawings, surveys, or building plans when applicable. It also requests eight physical copies and a digital copy.
- Can I use an online notary for this New York form?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization for its own notaries under Executive Law §135-c, effective since 2023. Use a commissioned online notary and confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.