Queensbury, NY · Warren County
Use Variance Application
Property owners or their agents use this application to ask the Queensbury Zoning Board of Appeals for permission to use land in a way zoning regulations do not allow.
What this form is
The application requests a use variance from the Queensbury Zoning Board of Appeals and asks applicants to explain the hardship supporting the request. It collects property, project, owner, applicant, and agent information, along with site development details and responses to the variance criteria. The application instructions call for a pre-submission meeting, supporting materials, and a complete package for review.
Who needs it
Property owners or their agents seeking a use variance from Queensbury zoning regulations should complete and submit this application.
How to submit it
Schedule 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; the listed fee is $100.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the document does not identify any attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Use Variance Application and review its instructions and required materials.
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Complete And Sign
Fill in the application sections, respond to each variance criterion, and sign and date the applicable pages.
- 3
Gather Required Materials
Prepare the requested supporting materials, including a current survey, proposed conditions map, and deed copy as applicable.
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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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Submit The Application Package
Submit one original and 14 copies in hard copy and electronic form, with the listed fee.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Queensbury Use Variance Application?
- It is an application for the Zoning Board of Appeals to consider a request to use land for a purpose not allowed by applicable zoning regulations.
- Who completes the Use Variance Application?
- The property owner or an agent seeking a use variance completes the application. It asks for property and project details and responses to the listed hardship criteria.
- Do I need a notary for the Use Variance Application?
- No. This application is signed and dated without a notary, and it does not identify any attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.
- How do I submit the Use Variance Application?
- First arrange the required pre-submission meeting by calling one of the numbers on the form. Submit one original and 14 copies of the completed package in hard copy and electronic form.