Ontario, NY · Wayne County
Area Variance Application
This application lets a property owner or other applicant appeal a Code Enforcement Officer’s decision to the Town of Ontario Zoning Board of Appeals and describe the project.
- 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 form to appeal a Town of Ontario Code Enforcement Officer’s decision about a permit for use, occupancy, or building work. The applicant identifies the affected property, describes the project, and answers questions about property inspections and its location near municipal boundaries or public roads. The form includes a sworn statement and a signature block for the applicant; it also notes that the application fee is non-refundable.
Who needs it
A person appealing a Town of Ontario Code Enforcement Officer’s permit decision to the Zoning Board of Appeals should complete this application.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a sworn-to jurat; each applicant whose name appears on the application signs and swears to it before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Area Variance Application from the Town of Ontario.
- 2
Fill In the Form
Provide applicant and property details, describe the project, and answer the inspection and location questions.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary and confirm the town accepts remote notarization.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign and swear to the application during the online notarization session.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Submit the completed application to the Town of Ontario as directed.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Ontario. 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 submit an area variance application?
- Complete the application, sign and swear to it before a notary, then submit it to the Town of Ontario as directed. The form lists Ontario Town Hall as the meeting location.
- Do I need to sign this form in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a sworn-to statement and a notary public block, so the applicant must sign and swear to the application before a notary.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary. Confirm with the city, town or village if unsure whether it will accept a remotely notarized application.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for applicant contact details, the affected property address and tax account number, details of the Code Enforcement Officer’s decision, a project description, and answers to inspection and location questions.
Area Variance Application in other New York cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.