Village of Pelham, NY · Westchester County
Zoning Board of Appeals Application
This application asks Pelham’s Zoning Board of Appeals to review a Building Inspector decision, and the property owner or authorized applicant files it with the Village Building Department.
- 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 application to appeal a Building Inspector decision involving an area variance, use variance, special permit, interpretation, or other matter. It collects property and applicant details, the ordinance provisions being appealed, and reasons supporting the appeal. Pelham’s instructions call for seven copies of the completed application with the applicant’s notarized signature, along with plans, a survey, an environmental assessment form, the disapproval notice, a fee, and a PDF scan of submitted documents.
Who needs it
A property owner or authorized applicant seeking review of a Building Inspector decision by Pelham’s Zoning Board of Appeals needs to file this application.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes a jurat stating “Sworn to before me”; the named applicant signs the sworn statement before a notary public.
How to get this notarized
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Download The Application
Get the Zoning Board of Appeals Application from the Village of Pelham.
- 2
Fill Out The Form
Enter the property, applicant, appeal, and supporting-reasons information; gather the attachments listed in the form.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary to notarize the applicant’s sworn statement.
- 4
Sign On Video
Follow the notary’s instructions and sign the sworn statement during the online session.
- 5
Submit To The Village
Submit the notarized application and required copies, attachments, fee, and PDF scan to the Village as instructed.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Village of Pelham. 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 Pelham zoning application notarized online?
- Complete the application, then book a commissioned online notary. Sign the sworn statement during your video session, and include the notarized application with the other required submission materials.
- Do I need to sign this application in front of a notary?
- Yes. Pelham’s process instructions request a completed application with the applicant’s notarized signature. The form’s sworn statement is signed before a notary public.
- What else must I submit with the application?
- The form lists seven copies each of stamped architectural plans, the current property survey, an environmental assessment form, and the disapproval notice, plus the fee and a PDF scan of the plans and submitted documents.
- Can I use remote online notarization for this form?
- New York authorizes its own notaries to perform remote online notarizations under Executive Law §135-c. Confirm with the city, town or village if unsure whether it will accept a remotely notarized application.
Zoning Board of Appeals Application in other Westchester County cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.