Salem, NY · Washington County
Zoning Board of Appeals Application
This application is for property owners or designated agents seeking Town of Salem Zoning Board of Appeals review of a Code Enforcement Officer decision or requesting an area or use variance.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
Use this application to appeal a Code Enforcement Officer decision on a site plan application or request an area or use variance. The form asks for project, property, owner and agent details, and supporting materials such as a denial letter, deed, survey, site plan and building plans. Salem’s instructions call for one original and four copies of the completed application and required documentation, submitted to the Zoning Board of Appeals; incomplete applications may be returned.
Who needs it
A property owner or the owner’s designated agent needs this form to appeal a Code Enforcement Officer decision or apply for an area or use variance in the Town of Salem.
Why it needs a notary
The applicant or designated agent signs the application signature block under “SWORN TO BEFORE ME”; the owner signs the separate agency designation form before a notary if that form is used.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Town of Salem Zoning Board of Appeals application and review its instructions and required documentation list.
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Complete The Form
Answer all questions, provide project and property information, select the applicable appeal or variance, and gather supporting documents.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary for the sworn signature block and, if applicable, the agency designation form.
- 4
Sign During The Video Session
Follow the notary’s instructions and sign the relevant block during the online notarization.
- 5
Submit To The Town
Submit one original and four copies of the completed application and required documents to the Salem Zoning Board of Appeals.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Salem. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I get the Salem zoning application notarized online?
- Complete the form, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. Sign the application signature block during the video session when directed, and follow the town’s instructions for submitting the original and copies.
- Do I need to notarize the agency designation form too?
- The agency designation form includes a “Sworn to me” notary block. If you are submitting that form, the owner completes its signature and oath before a notary.
- Can a commissioned online notary notarize this form?
- New York authorizes commissioned online notaries to perform remote online notarizations under Executive Law §135-c, in effect since 2023. Check with the Town of Salem if you are unsure whether it will accept a remotely notarized application.
- What supporting documents and copies should I submit?
- The form requests one original and four copies, along with applicable supporting materials. These may include a denial letter, deed, boundary survey or tax map, site plan, building plans, and other relevant documentation; confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
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