Ontario, NY · Wayne County
Use Variance Application
This application asks the Town of Ontario Zoning Board of Appeals to review a Code Enforcement Officer’s decision and is filed by a property owner or authorized applicant seeking a 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 packet to appeal a Code Enforcement Officer’s decision about a use, occupancy, or building permit and request a use variance for property in the Town of Ontario. Applicants must describe the project, address four hardship tests, and submit the application with required supporting materials, such as a survey map, plans, and an environmental assessment. The town requires a complete application package by the deadline for the desired public hearing.
Who needs it
A property owner or authorized applicant seeking a use variance from the Town of Ontario Zoning Board of Appeals should complete and submit this application.
Why it needs a notary
The applicant signs the application before a notary, who completes the form’s New York and Wayne County sworn-to jurat and notary stamp section.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Town of Ontario Use Variance Application and review the full packet instructions.
- 2
Complete The Application
Fill in applicant and property details, describe the project, and address the four use variance tests.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a video appointment with a commissioned online notary and have valid identification ready.
- 4
Sign On Video
Wait to sign until the notary directs you during the video session; the notary completes the jurat.
- 5
Submit To The Town
Gather the required supporting materials and submit the complete package by the deadline for the hearing date.
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 get the use variance application notarized?
- Complete the application, book an online appointment, and sign before a commissioned online notary during the video session. The notary completes the sworn-to jurat.
- Do I need to submit supporting documents with this application?
- Yes. The instructions require a complete application package, including the Code Enforcement Officer’s determination and other applicable materials, such as a survey map, plans, and an environmental assessment.
- Who signs the application before the notary?
- The applicant signs the application in front of the notary. The form includes a sworn-to section for the notary to complete.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- New York authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarizations under Executive Law §135-c. A commissioned online notary can notarize the applicant’s signature by video; confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.