Penn Yan, NY · Yates County
Zoning Interpretation Appeal Application
This application asks the Village of Penn Yan Zoning Board of Appeals to review a zoning-code interpretation; property owners or applicants submit it with supporting materials.
- 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 ask the Village of Penn Yan Zoning Board of Appeals to review a code officer’s interpretation that resulted in a denial of zoning compliance. The form requests applicant and property details, the zoning provision being appealed, information about prior appeals, and a description of the requested appeal. Submit it with a current site plan, a survey showing the requested details, and a copy of the relevant zoning law.
Who needs it
An applicant seeking review of a zoning-code interpretation that resulted in a denial of zoning compliance for a property in the Village of Penn Yan needs this application.
Why it needs a notary
The application carries a sworn-to jurat, and the applicant must sign the appeal before the notary, who completes the jurat with the date and signature.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Application
Get the Zoning Interpretation Appeal Application from the Village of Penn Yan.
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Fill Out the Form
Enter applicant and property information, identify the zoning provision, and describe the interpretation you are appealing.
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Gather Required Attachments
Include a current site plan, a survey with drawn-in details showing your request, and a copy of the relevant zoning law.
- 4
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a video session with a commissioned online notary to complete the form’s sworn-to jurat.
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Sign on Video
Sign the application in front of the notary during the online session.
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Submit to the Village
Submit the notarized application and required attachments to the Village of Penn Yan Zoning Board of Appeals.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Penn Yan. 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 complete the zoning interpretation appeal application?
- Fill in the applicant and property information, identify the zoning provision and describe your appeal. Include the required survey, current site plan, and relevant zoning law, then submit the application to the Village.
- Do I need to sign this application in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a sworn-to jurat. Sign before the notary so they can complete the jurat.
- Can I sign the application with a commissioned online notary?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by its notaries under Executive Law §135-c. You can sign during an online video session with a commissioned online notary.
- What supporting documents does the application require?
- The form calls for a current site plan, a survey with drawn-in details showing what you request, and a copy of the zoning law related to the appeal. It also lists a $50 application fee.
- Where should I submit the completed application?
- The form is for the Village of Penn Yan Zoning Board of Appeals. Check submission instructions with the Village; confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.