Torrey, NY · Yates County
General Appeals Application
The General Appeals Application lets applicants explain a zoning appeal or request for interpretation and submit it with supporting materials to the Torrey Town Clerk.
- 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
This application is for an appeal or request for interpretation under Article XIX of the Town of Torrey Zoning Law. Applicants complete the requested property, contact, appeal, and interpretation details, attach relevant supporting documents, and return the original application with nine copies to the Town Clerk. The form also includes an affirmation of truth and permission for the Town Board or its designees to inspect the subject property.
Who needs it
A person filing an initial or revised zoning appeal or requesting an interpretation under Article XIX should complete and submit this application to the Town Clerk.
Why it needs a notary
The applicant signs the affirmation before a notary, who completes the form’s sworn-to jurat by entering the date and county and signing as Notary Public.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the General Appeals Application and review its instructions before preparing your filing.
- 2
Complete The Form
Fill in the applicant, property, appeal, and interpretation details. Enter NA for items that do not apply.
- 3
Gather Supporting Documents
Attach the signed Zoning Officer application or permit and any other materials relevant to the appeal.
- 4
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a video session with a commissioned online notary for the applicant affirmation.
- 5
Sign On Video
Sign the affirmation during the online notary session so the notary can complete the jurat.
- 6
Submit To The Town
Return the original completed application and attachments with nine copies to the Town Clerk.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Torrey. 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 submit the completed application?
- The form instructs applicants to return the original completed application and any attachments with nine copies to the Town Clerk.
- Do I need to sign the application in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes an affirmation with a sworn-to jurat. Sign before the notary so the notary can complete the jurat.
- Can I complete the notary step online?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization for its own notaries. You can meet with a commissioned online notary by video to sign the affirmation.
- What supporting documents should I include?
- The form says to attach the application or permit signed by the Zoning Officer that is the subject of the appeal. It also encourages a property or structure sketch, letters of support, and other relevant materials.
- What if I am unsure about a filing detail?
- The form directs applicants to submit materials to the Town Clerk. Confirm with the city, town or village if unsure about filing requirements.