Ontario, NY · Wayne County
Use Variance Application
This application lets property owners or other applicants appeal a Code Enforcement Officer’s decision about a use, occupancy, or building permit to the Town of Ontario Zoning Board of Appeals.
- 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 decision by the Town of Ontario Code Enforcement Officer about a use, occupancy, or building permit. The applicant identifies the affected property, describes the project, and indicates whether town officials may inspect it and whether the property is near a municipal boundary or on a state or county road. The form is addressed to the Zoning Board of Appeals and includes a non-refundable application fee notice.
Who needs it
An applicant appealing a Town of Ontario Code Enforcement Officer decision about a use, occupancy, or building permit should complete this form for the Zoning Board of Appeals.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a sworn-to jurat; the applicant signs and swears to the application before a notary public, who completes the jurat.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Town of Ontario Use Variance Application from the town’s document page.
- 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 video appointment with a commissioned online notary to notarize the sworn application.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign and swear to the application during the notary session; the notary completes the jurat.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Submit the completed application to the Town of Ontario and check with the town about filing and fee details.
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 a use variance application?
- Complete the application, sign and swear to it before a notary, and submit it to the Town of Ontario. The form lists the Zoning Board of Appeals and notes that the application fee is non-refundable.
- Do I need to sign this form in front of a notary?
- Yes. The application includes a sworn-to jurat and a notary public section. Sign and swear to the form before the notary, who completes the jurat.
- Can I use an online notary for this application?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by its own notaries under Executive Law §135-c. You can sign during a video session with a commissioned online notary.
- What should I do if I am unsure about submission requirements?
- The form identifies the Town of Ontario Zoning Board of Appeals and notes a non-refundable fee. Confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
Use Variance Application in other New York cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.