Hudson Falls, NY · Washington County
Area Variance Application
Property owners or their agents use this application to request an area variance from the Hudson Falls Zoning Board of Appeals and provide information about the property and proposed variance.
What this form is
The application asks for applicant and property owner details, the property location and zoning, current and proposed uses, and explanations addressing the requested variance. Applicants must include a plot plan and a completed SEQR environmental assessment form, along with any supporting documents and the application fee. The application instructs applicants to file with the Village Clerk and contact the Clerk about filing deadlines.
Who needs it
A property owner seeking an area variance in Hudson Falls, or an agent authorized to represent the applicant, uses this application.
How to submit it
File the signed original and eight copies with the Village Clerk, together with the environmental assessment form, supporting documents, and application fee. Contact the Village Clerk about filing deadlines.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the applicant and, if necessary, the agent sign, and the attached environmental assessment form is not identified as requiring notarization.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Area Variance Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Provide the applicant, owner, and property information, describe the proposed use, and answer the variance questions.
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Gather Required Attachments
Prepare the required plot plan and completed SEQR environmental assessment form, plus any supporting documentation.
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Sign And Submit
Sign and date the application, then file the original and eight copies and required materials with the Village Clerk. Contact the Clerk about filing deadlines.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Area Variance Application?
- No. The application calls for the applicant’s signature and date and, if necessary, the agent’s signature and date. It does not identify a notary requirement.
- How do I submit the Area Variance Application?
- File the signed original and eight copies with the Village Clerk, together with the environmental assessment form, supporting documentation, and application fee. Contact the Clerk about filing deadlines.
- What attachments does the application require?
- Include a plot plan showing the property and structures, a completed SEQR environmental assessment form, and any additional or supporting documentation. The Zoning Board of Appeals may require a long or full environmental assessment form.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for applicant and property owner information, property location and zoning, current and proposed uses, and explanations addressing the area variance request.
Need something notarized?
This Area Variance Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Hudson Falls form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.