Rosendale, NY · Ulster County
Area Variance Application
Rosendale property owners or their authorized applicants use this application to request an area variance from the Zoning Board of Appeals.
What this form is
The application asks for property, applicant, and project details, along with explanations addressing the area variance standards reviewed by the Board. Submit it when requesting permission to build or renovate despite zoning requirements for dimensions such as lot size, coverage, setbacks, or building height. Include detailed property diagrams and seven total copies; additional supporting documents may also be included.
Who needs it
Property owners seeking an area variance in Rosendale, or applicants authorized to act for an owner, complete and submit this application.
How to submit it
Submit the application and supporting documents in seven total copies to the Zoning Board of Appeals, 1915 Lucas Avenue, Cottekill, NY 12419. The form lists a $100 application submission fee and separate area variance fees of $200 for non-residential or $125 for residential applications.
About notarization
This application is signed without a notary; if the applicant is not the property owner or multiple properties are involved, submit a notarized authorization statement.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Area Variance Application for Rosendale.
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Complete The Application
Answer all relevant questions and mark items that do not apply as N/A.
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Gather Supporting Documents
Prepare detailed property diagrams and any supporting documents. Submit a notarized authorization statement if the applicant is not the owner or multiple properties are involved.
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Submit Copies To The Board
Submit the original and six copies, along with supporting documents, to the Zoning Board of Appeals at 1915 Lucas Avenue, Cottekill, NY 12419.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Area Variance Application?
- No. The application itself is signed without a notary. If the applicant is not the property owner or multiple properties are involved, a notarized authorization statement is required.
- How do I submit the Area Variance Application?
- Submit the application and supporting documents in seven total copies to the Zoning Board of Appeals at 1915 Lucas Avenue, Cottekill, NY 12419.
- What should I include with the application?
- Include detailed diagrams showing the lot, roads, driveways, buildings, dimensions, building heights, and distances from lot boundaries. The form also lists possible supporting items such as photos or a survey map.
- What fees does the application list?
- The form lists a $100 application submission fee and an area variance fee of $200 for non-residential applications or $125 for residential applications. It also describes reimbursement fees and an escrow option.
Need something notarized?
This Area Variance Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Rosendale form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.