Torrey, NY · Yates County
Use Variance Application
This application asks Torrey’s Zoning Board of Appeals to consider a use variance and is filed by the property applicant, with owner information and supporting documents.
- 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 form to request permission for a property use that requires a variance under the Town of Torrey Zoning Law. The application asks about the proposed use and financial hardship, and requires supporting documents such as a property sketch and tax map. The form instructs applicants to return the original completed application and attachments, plus nine copies, to the Town Clerk for referral and review.
Who needs it
A property applicant seeking a use variance in Torrey must complete this application and provide the requested property details, hardship information, and supporting documents.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries a New York state jurat; the applicant and, if different, the property owner sign the affirmation, which is sworn before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Town of Torrey Use Variance Application and review its instructions and supporting-document requirements.
- 2
Complete The Form
Fill in Items 1–7, describe the requested use, answer each hardship criterion, and gather the listed attachments.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary for the sworn affirmation.
- 4
Sign On Video
Show identification and sign the affirmation during the online notary session.
- 5
Submit To The Town
Return the original application and attachments with nine copies to the Town Clerk, as instructed on the form.
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 a completed use variance application?
- The form instructs you to return the original completed application and attachments, plus nine copies, to the Town Clerk. Check that you have included the required supporting documents.
- Do I need to sign this application in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a state jurat and a sworn affirmation. The applicant signs it before a notary; the property owner also signs if different from the applicant.
- Can I complete the jurat with a commissioned online notary?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by its own notaries under Executive Law §135-c, effective in 2023. Ask the Town Clerk if you have questions about submitting a remotely notarized application.
- What supporting documents does the application request?
- The form requests a building permit application signed by the Zoning Officer, a property drawing or sketch, a tax map showing adjacent properties, and any relevant support letters or other materials. Confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
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Use Variance Application in other New York cities
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