North Salem, NY · Westchester County
Zoning Board of Appeals Application for an Appeal
This application asks the Town of North Salem Zoning Board of Appeals to review a Building Inspector decision, order, requirement, interpretation, or determination concerning a property.
- 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
Property owners or other petitioners use this application to explain the appeal, identify the property and neighboring owners, and provide supporting documents such as a building permit application and property survey. The Town requires a completed application with necessary signatures and notarization where required, along with copies, a fee, and other materials listed in the filing instructions. The application package also includes a disclosure statement, an affidavit, a neighbor-notification form, and an environmental assessment form.
Who needs it
A property owner or other petitioner appealing a Building Inspector decision, order, requirement, interpretation, or determination submits this application to the Town’s Zoning Board of Appeals.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the appeal application from the Town of North Salem and review its instructions and required attachments.
- 2
Complete The Required Sections
Fill in the petition and applicable disclosure, affidavit, neighbor-notification, and environmental assessment sections.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary for the sections that require notarization.
- 4
Sign During The Video Session
Show identification and sign the applicable sworn sections as directed by the notary.
- 5
Submit The Application To The Town
Follow the Town’s review and filing schedule and provide the required copies, fee, and supporting documents.
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 North Salem appeal application notarized online?
- Complete the required fields, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. Sign the applicable sworn sections during the video session and follow the Town’s filing instructions.
- Do I need to notarize every signature on the application?
- The instructions say to notarize where required. The petition has a petitioner jurat, and the property-processing affidavit has notary lines for the owner and agent. Confirm which sections apply to your filing.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary for this form?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by its notaries under Executive Law §135-c, in effect since 2023. Ask the Town if you are unsure whether it will accept your remotely notarized filing.
- What should I submit with the appeal application?
- The form lists the required copies, a $75 check payable to the Town, and supporting materials such as a permit application, survey, plans when appropriate, and neighbor-notification documentation. Confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
Zoning Board of Appeals Application for an Appeal in other Westchester County cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.