Greenburgh, NY · Westchester County
Zoning Board of Appeals Application Packet
This packet is for property owners or their authorized representatives seeking a Greenburgh Zoning Board of Appeals variance, appeal, or special permit.
- 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
The packet gathers the application, ownership affidavit, and supporting materials for requests including area or use variances, appeals, and special permits. Greenburgh requires applications to be signed and notarized, and asks applicants to arrange a pre-filing meeting before submitting the complete package to the Zoning Board of Appeals Secretary. Applications must include required information and supporting documents; incomplete submissions will not be scheduled.
Who needs it
Property owners seeking Zoning Board of Appeals relief in Greenburgh, or representatives applying with the owner's notarized authorization, need this packet.
Why it needs a notary
The application has an acknowledgment block, and the Affidavit of Ownership has a sworn-before-me block; the applicant and property owner sign their respective forms before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Packet
Get the Greenburgh Zoning Board of Appeals application packet and review its instructions and submission checklist.
- 2
Complete The Forms
Fill in the application and ownership affidavit, gather required supporting materials, and arrange the required pre-filing meeting.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a video appointment with a commissioned online notary for the forms that require notarization.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the relevant forms during the online notary appointment, following the notary's instructions.
- 5
Submit To The Town
Submit the complete application package to the Zoning Board of Appeals Secretary at Town Hall.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Greenburgh. 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 Greenburgh ZBA application notarized online?
- Complete the forms, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. Sign the application and ownership affidavit during the video appointment, and submit the completed packet to the Zoning Board of Appeals Secretary.
- Do I need the property owner's authorization if I apply for them?
- Yes. The instructions say that if someone other than the property owner submits the application, a letter of authorization from the owner is required; it must authorize the applicant to appear before the Zoning Board about the specific request.
- Can I notarize this Greenburgh packet remotely?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by its own notaries under Executive Law §135-c, effective since 2023. Use a commissioned online notary and check that the notarial act suits the form's acknowledgment and sworn affidavit blocks.
- What should I do if I am unsure about submission requirements?
- The packet says applications must be complete and signed and notarized, and requires a pre-filing meeting. Contact the Zoning Board Secretary with questions; confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.