North Salem, NY · Westchester County
Area Variance Application
The Town of North Salem Zoning Board of Appeals uses this application for property owners seeking a zoning variance, with supporting materials and required signatures submitted for review.
- 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 11-page packet to petition the Zoning Board of Appeals for a variance and explain the request, property details, and reasons for it. The packet also includes a disclosure statement, a town application-processing affidavit, a neighboring-owner notice, and an environmental assessment form. Applicants must provide the required supporting documents, plans, copies, and neighbor-notification materials, and return the completed application for review by the filing schedule listed in the packet.
Who needs it
Property owners or applicants seeking a zoning variance from North Salem’s Zoning Board of Appeals should complete the application and provide the required supporting materials.
Why it needs a notary
The petitioner signs the sworn petition before a notary, and the property owner or agent signs the Chapter 37 affidavit before a notary where applicable.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Town of North Salem Area Variance Application packet and review its filing instructions and schedule.
- 2
Complete The Forms
Fill in the petition, disclosure statement, affidavit, and other applicable sections; gather the required supporting documents.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule an online notarization for the petitioner’s sworn petition and any applicable affidavit signatures.
- 4
Sign On Video
Meet with a commissioned online notary and sign the required sections during the video session.
- 5
Submit To The Town
Return the completed application for review and submit the required copies, plans, fee, and notification materials according to the town’s instructions.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from North Salem. 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 variance application notarized online?
- Complete the application, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. Sign the applicable sworn statement during a live video session and follow the notary’s instructions.
- Do I need to sign the application in front of a notary?
- The packet calls for the petitioner’s sworn petition to be signed before a notary. Its Chapter 37 affidavit also has notary lines for the owner and agent; confirm which apply to your filing.
- What supporting documents does the application require?
- The instructions call for a building permit application and denial letter, survey or plot plan, plans, tax map copies, and neighbor notification materials, among other requirements.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary for this form?
- New York has authorized remote online notarization by its notaries under Executive Law §135-c since 2023. Confirm with the city, town or village if unsure whether it will accept your notarized form.
Area Variance Application in other New York cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.