Lake George, NY · Warren County
Sign Variance Application
Property owners or applicants use this application to request Zoning Board of Appeals review of a proposed sign variance in the Town of Lake George.
What this form is
The application requests Zoning Board of Appeals review of a proposed sign variance and asks for applicant and property details, existing and proposed sign information, and explanations supporting the variance request. Applicants must arrange a pre-submission meeting before submitting the application, then provide the completed application and required plans and supporting materials for review. The form also includes an agent authorization and project submission acknowledgments.
Who needs it
Property owners or their authorized agents seeking Zoning Board of Appeals review of a proposed sign variance need this application.
How to submit it
Schedule a pre-submission meeting with the Director of Planning and Zoning, then submit one original and ten copies to the Town of Lake George Planning and Zoning Department, 20 Old Post Road, Lake George, NY 12845, with plans and the applicable fee.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; it does not mention a notarized or sworn attachment, so the signer just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Sign Variance Application PDF.
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Schedule A Pre-Submission Meeting
Arrange a meeting or call with the Director of Planning and Zoning before submitting the application.
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Complete The Application
Fill in the applicant, property, project, and sign information, and sign and date the applicable section.
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Gather Required Plans And Copies
Prepare one original and ten copies of the application, required plans, and other applicable supporting materials.
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Submit To The Town
Submit the materials and applicable fee to the Town of Lake George Planning and Zoning Department at 20 Old Post Road.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Sign Variance Application?
- No. The application does not require a notary; the signer just signs and dates it. If you have other documents that need notarization, a commissioned online notary may be an option.
- How do I submit the Sign Variance Application?
- First schedule a pre-submission meeting with the Director of Planning and Zoning. Then submit one original and ten copies, plans, and the applicable fee to the Town of Lake George Planning and Zoning Department at 20 Old Post Road.
- What materials go with the application?
- The form requests copies of the application and plans, including a site plan and sign sketches. The review checklist also lists project materials such as building drawings, a property survey, and other items as applicable.