Milo, NY · Yates County
Application for a Use Variance
This application asks the Town of Milo Zoning Board of Appeals for permission to use land for a purpose prohibited by zoning regulations.
What this form is
Property owners or their authorized representatives use this application to request a use variance from the Town of Milo Zoning Board of Appeals. It asks for property and ownership details, the existing and proposed uses, and evidence addressing all four requirements for proving unnecessary hardship. The application also outlines required plans, professional evidence, possible environmental and agricultural materials, and owner responsibilities.
Who needs it
A property owner or authorized representative seeking permission to use land for a purpose prohibited by Milo zoning regulations needs this application.
How to submit it
Submit to Development Services, 137 Main Street, Penn Yan, NY 14527, or email [email protected]. The checklist calls for the current application fee and required review deposit.
About notarization
The owner signs and dates this application without a notary; the form requires no notarized attachment.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the six-page use variance application and review its instructions and Appendix A guidance.
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Complete the Application
Provide owner, representative, property, existing-use, proposed-use, and hardship information; sign and date the owner affirmation.
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Gather Required Materials
Prepare the required sealed site plan, professional evidence, financial schedules, and any applicable environmental or agricultural materials.
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Submit to Development Services
Submit the application and required materials to Development Services at the address or email shown on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Milo use variance application?
- No. The owner signs and dates the application under penalties of perjury without a notary, and the form does not require a notarized attachment.
- How do I submit the Milo use variance application?
- Submit it to Development Services at 137 Main Street, Penn Yan, NY 14527, or email [email protected]. Include the required materials listed in the application.
- What evidence must accompany a use variance application?
- The application calls for a sealed professional site plan and written, attested professional evidence addressing all four hardship requirements, including financial evidence for every permitted use.
- Does completing the application guarantee approval?
- No. The application says a complete filing does not guarantee approval. The Zoning Board of Appeals evaluates the evidence and must find that all four hardship requirements are established.
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