Shandaken, NY · Ulster County
Application for Interpretation or Appeal
Property owners and other applicants use this form to ask the Town of Shandaken Zoning Board of Appeals to review a zoning enforcement decision.
What this form is
This application asks the Town of Shandaken Zoning Board of Appeals to interpret or review a decision by the Zoning Enforcement Officer. Applicants provide contact and property details, identify the zoning code section and decision at issue, and explain the grounds for the request. The form says to submit the application at least 10 days before a Board of Appeals meeting, with the decision or order and supporting documents.
Who needs it
A property owner or other applicant seeking an interpretation or appeal of a Zoning Enforcement Officer decision needs this application.
How to submit it
Submit the application to the Zoning Office at least 10 days before a Board of Appeals meeting, with six application copies, six copies of the decision or order, and a PDF copy of the application and supporting documents. The form lists a $100 application fee, 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 Application for Interpretation or Appeal.
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Complete The Form
Enter applicant and property information, describe the decision being appealed, and state the grounds for the request.
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Gather Required Documents
Prepare six copies of the application and decision or order, plus a PDF copy of the application and all supporting documents. Non-owner applicants must include a notarized Agent Authorization form.
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Submit To The Zoning Office
Submit the complete application at least 10 days before a Board of Appeals meeting and pay the $100 application fee.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Application for Interpretation or Appeal?
- No. The application itself 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?
- Submit it to the Zoning Office at least 10 days before a Board of Appeals meeting. Include six application copies, six copies of the decision or order, a PDF copy of the application and supporting documents, and the $100 application fee.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for applicant and owner contact information, property details, the zoning code section and officer decision at issue, any prior appeal, and the grounds for the requested interpretation.
- What happens after I submit a complete application?
- The form says the application will be scheduled for a preliminary hearing. If requirements are met, the applicant will be scheduled for a public hearing, usually at the next regular monthly Board of Appeals meeting.
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This Application for Interpretation or Appeal doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Shandaken form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.