Shandaken, NY · Ulster County
Application for Use Variance
Property owners and applicants use this application to request a use variance from the Shandaken Zoning Board of Appeals.
What this form is
This application asks the Shandaken Zoning Board of Appeals to approve a use that does not meet the zoning regulations for the property. Applicants provide property and contact details, describe the proposed use and variance, and answer four hardship criteria. The application also requires a scaled plot plan and supporting documents; the form states that complete materials must be submitted at least 10 days before a Board meeting.
Who needs it
A property owner or applicant seeking a use variance from Shandaken’s Zoning Board of Appeals should complete and submit this application.
How to submit it
Submit six copies of the application and supporting documents, six copies of the plot or site plan, and a PDF copy to the Zoning Office at least 10 days before the meeting. The application fee is $125 per use variance, payable to the Town of Shandaken upon submission.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; if the applicant is not the property owner, a notarized Agent Authorization form must also be submitted.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the Shandaken Application for Use Variance PDF.
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Complete the Application
Provide applicant and property information, describe the proposed variance, and answer each of the four hardship criteria.
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Prepare Supporting Materials
Include supporting documents and a scaled plot or site plan showing structures, dimensions, and setbacks. If you are not the owner, submit a notarized Agent Authorization form.
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Submit to the Zoning Office
Submit six copies of the application and supporting documents, six plan copies, and a PDF copy at least 10 days before the meeting; pay $125 per use variance.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Shandaken Application for Use Variance?
- It is an application for the Shandaken Zoning Board of Appeals to consider a requested use variance. It asks for property details, hardship narratives, a plot plan, and supporting documents.
- Who should file a use variance application?
- A property owner or applicant seeking approval for a proposed use that does not meet the zoning regulations for the property should complete and submit the application.
- Do I need a notary for the Application for Use Variance?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. If the applicant is not the property owner, a notarized Agent Authorization form must also be submitted.
- How do I submit the Application for Use Variance?
- Submit six application copies with supporting documents, six plot or site plan copies, and a PDF copy to the Zoning Office at least 10 days before the meeting. The fee is $125 per requested use variance.
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This Application for Use Variance doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Shandaken form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.