Ossining, NY · Westchester County
Zoning Board of Appeals Application
This packet lets property owners or authorized agents request a zoning interpretation, variance, temporary certificate of occupancy, or special permit from the Town of Ossining Zoning Board of Appeals.
- 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 packet to describe the property, identify the zoning relief requested, and explain the grounds for an appeal. It also includes an owner authorization page with a sworn signature, zoning regulations, variance review criteria, and a Short Environmental Assessment Form. The application asks applicants to submit 10 copies, a PDF version of a plan, survey, or location map, and a nonrefundable $350 fee.
Who needs it
Property owners or authorized agents seeking a zoning interpretation, variance, temporary certificate of occupancy, or special permit from the Town of Ossining Zoning Board of Appeals need this packet.
Why it needs a notary
The Authorization to Submit Application page has a jurat stating “Subscribed and sworn to before me”; the property owner signs that authorization before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Town of Ossining Zoning Board of Appeals application packet.
- 2
Complete The Application
Fill in the property, requested relief, appeal grounds, and owner authorization details.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a remote session for the property owner’s sworn authorization signature.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the authorization page during the video session while appearing before a commissioned online notary.
- 5
Submit To The Town
Follow the packet’s instructions for copies, the PDF plan or survey, email submission, and fee.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Ossining. 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 owner authorization notarized?
- Complete the authorization details, then book an online session. The property owner must sign the authorization page while appearing before a commissioned online notary, who completes the jurat.
- Do I need to notarize the entire application?
- The packet’s notary block appears on the Authorization to Submit Application page and applies to the property owner’s sworn signature there. The application itself has a separate owner-or-agent signature line.
- Can I notarize this form online in New York?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by its notaries. A commissioned online notary can conduct an eligible notarization remotely; confirm with the city, town or village if unsure about submission requirements.
- What else does the application packet ask me to submit?
- The application requests 10 copies and one PDF version of an accurate, intelligible plan, survey, or location map, emailed to the Building & Planning Department, plus a nonrefundable $350 fee.
Zoning Board of Appeals Application in other Westchester County cities
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