Mamaroneck, NY · Westchester County
Zoning Board of Appeals Variance Application
Property owners or other people with a possessory interest use this application to request a zoning variance or appeal from the Village of Mamaroneck Zoning Board of Appeals.
What this form is
Use this application to request an area, use, fence, or sign variance, or an appeal or interpretation of a zoning determination. The application asks for property and applicant details, the requested relief, prior applications, permits, restrictions, and information supporting the request. Submit it with the required supporting materials, including plans and a survey; the checklist also calls for six collated packets and one digital copy.
Who needs it
A property owner or another person or entity with a possessory interest in the property needs this application to seek a variance or appeal.
How to submit it
Submit six collated packets and one digital copy, with each item in a separate PDF, to the Planning Department. Include the application-fee check and, if needed, a separate escrow-deposit check; confirm fees with the department.
About notarization
The application is signed without a notary; if the survey is more than one year old, include the surveyor’s sworn statement that no changes affect its accuracy.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the Zoning Board of Appeals Variance Application and its submission checklist.
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Complete the Application
Enter the property and applicant details, identify the requested variance or appeal, and provide the information supporting your request.
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Gather Supporting Materials
Prepare the listed supporting documents and six collated packets. Include one digital copy with each item as a separate PDF.
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Submit to the Planning Department
Submit the packets and digital copy to the Planning Department with the application-fee check and, if needed, a separate escrow-deposit check.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Zoning Board of Appeals Variance Application?
- No. The application is signed without a notary. If the survey is more than one year old, include the surveyor’s sworn statement that no changes affect its accuracy.
- How do I submit the variance application?
- Submit six collated packets and one digital copy, with each item as a separate PDF, to the Planning Department. Include the application-fee check and, if needed, a separate escrow-deposit check.
- What supporting documents are required?
- The checklist includes a cover letter, zoning compliance chart, environmental assessment form, survey, property photographs, plans, and copies of permit and determination documents. Some items apply only in specific cases.
- Who can apply for a variance?
- The application must be made in the name of a person or entity with a possessory interest in the property, such as the owner or a tenant with a signed lease.