Penn Yan, NY · Yates County
Use Variance Application
This application lets Penn Yan property owners or applicants ask the Village Zoning Board of Appeals for a use variance after a zoning compliance denial.
What this form is
Use this application to request a variance after receiving a zoning compliance denial from the Code Enforcement Officer. It asks for property and applicant details, the proposed project, and descriptions addressing four hardship criteria. Submit a survey map, completed Short Environmental Assessment Form Part 1, the denial notice, supporting materials, and the $250 application fee.
Who needs it
Property owners or their applicants seeking a use variance from the Village of Penn Yan Zoning Board of Appeals after a zoning compliance denial need this application.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. Include the $250 fee by check payable to the Village of Penn Yan.
About notarization
This document has no notary block; the applicant signs and dates it, and a non-owner applicant states they have the owner's informed knowledge and consent.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Use Variance Application for the Village of Penn Yan Zoning Board of Appeals.
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Complete The Application
Provide property, applicant, and owner information; describe the project and explain how each of the four variance criteria is met.
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Gather Required Materials
Include the Short Environmental Assessment Form Part 1, survey map, Notice of Denial, supporting materials, and the $250 fee.
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Submit To The City
Submit the completed application and materials to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Use Variance Application?
- No. The application has no notary block; the applicant signs and dates it. If the applicant is not the owner, they state that the owner has informed knowledge and gives consent.
- How do I submit the Use Variance Application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. Include the required materials and a $250 check payable to the Village of Penn Yan.
- What materials must accompany the application?
- Include a completed Short Environmental Assessment Form Part 1, a survey map showing request details, the Notice of Denial, and photos or other applicable supporting materials.
- What does the application ask me to explain?
- It asks for project and variance details, including how the request meets the four criteria: hardship, unique circumstances, neighborhood character, and whether the hardship is self-created.
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