Queensbury, NY · Warren County
Area Variance Application
Queensbury property owners or their agents use this application to request Zoning Board of Appeals relief from zoning requirements for a proposed project.
What this form is
The application requests an area variance from a Queensbury zoning requirement that a proposed project cannot meet. It asks for property and contact details, existing and proposed site information, project impacts, and answers to variance review questions. Applicants must provide the completed package and supporting materials, including survey and deed documents, for completeness review before the application can be placed on an agenda.
Who needs it
Property owners or their agents seeking an area variance from a Queensbury zoning requirement for a proposed project need this application.
How to submit it
Arrange the required pre-submission meeting by calling (518) 761-8238 or (518) 761-8265. Submit one original and 14 copies of the completed application package, in hard copy and electronic form, with the applicable fee.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the owner, applicant, or agent signs the applicable forms and agreement.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Queensbury Area Variance Application PDF.
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Arrange A Pre-Submission Meeting
Call (518) 761-8238 or (518) 761-8265 to arrange the required meeting with staff.
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Complete And Sign The Application
Fill in the application pages, provide the requested project details and responses, and sign and date the applicable forms.
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Gather Supporting Documents
Include the required survey, proposed conditions map, deed copy, staff-signed meeting notes, and any other applicable materials.
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Submit The Application Package
Provide one original and 14 copies in hard copy and electronic form, with the applicable fee.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Queensbury Area Variance Application?
- No. The application has signature and date lines but no notary block. The owner, applicant, or agent signs the applicable forms and agreement.
- How do I submit the Queensbury Area Variance Application?
- First arrange the required pre-submission meeting by calling (518) 761-8238 or (518) 761-8265. Then provide one original and 14 copies of the completed package in hard copy and electronic form, with the applicable fee.
- What documents are included with the application package?
- The document lists a current survey, proposed conditions map, copy of the deed, pre-submission meeting notes signed by staff, and a Zoning Administrator denial letter among the submission materials.
- What does the area variance application ask applicants to provide?
- It asks for property, applicant, agent, and owner information; project and site development details; the zoning relief requested; and responses to questions about the variance criteria.