Ontario, NY · Wayne County
Zoning Interpretation Application
This application asks the Town of Ontario Zoning Board of Appeals to review a Code Enforcement Officer decision under Chapter 150, and is filed by the person appealing that decision.
- 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
This application is for someone appealing a Code Enforcement Officer decision about the Town of Ontario’s zoning code, Chapter 150. The applicant describes their interpretation and asks the Zoning Board of Appeals to decide whether the officer’s action was incorrect. If the decision is upheld and the applicant then seeks a variance, the form says the appropriate variance application must already be on file. The application fee is non-refundable.
Who needs it
A person appealing a Town of Ontario Code Enforcement Officer decision under Chapter 150 uses this application to ask the Zoning Board of Appeals for an interpretation.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes a State of New York, County of Wayne jurat; the applicant signs and swears to the application before a notary public.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Zoning Interpretation Application from the Town of Ontario.
- 2
Complete The Form
Describe your interpretation, provide applicant and property information, and indicate whether ZBA members may inspect the property.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a video appointment with a commissioned online notary for the form’s jurat.
- 4
Sign And Swear By Video
Follow the notary’s instructions to sign and swear to the application during the online session.
- 5
Submit To The Town
Submit the notarized 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 get the zoning interpretation application notarized?
- Complete the application, then book with a commissioned online notary. Sign and swear to the form during the video session, and submit the notarized application to the Town of Ontario.
- Do I need to sign this application in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a jurat stating that the applicant swears to the application before a notary public. Follow the notary’s instructions and sign during the notarization.
- Can I use an online notary for this application?
- New York authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarizations under Executive Law §135-c. A commissioned online notary can notarize the applicant’s sworn statement by video.
- What if I am unsure about submitting the application?
- The form says the application fee is non-refundable and explains that a variance application must be on file if you seek a variance after the decision is upheld. Confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.