Foster, RI · Providence County
Zoning Board of Review Application
Foster property owners and applicants use this packet to request a zoning variance, special use permit, or appeal and provide information for a Zoning Board of Review hearing.
- 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 packet combines the Zoning Board of Review application with hearing procedures, an affidavit of notice, and an abutters list. Applicants use it to request a variance, special use permit, or appeal, and must provide supporting information and required attachments. The packet says applications are due by the first of the month before the meeting; it also describes notification steps and notarization requirements. Decisions must be recorded and filed with the Town Clerk within 30 working days, as stated in the form.
Who needs it
A property owner or applicant requesting a variance, special use permit, or appeal from Foster’s Zoning Board of Review must complete the application and provide the required supporting materials.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Packet
Download the Zoning Board of Review packet and review its application procedures, hearing requirements, and required attachments.
- 2
Complete The Application
Fill in applicant and property details, requested relief, and grounds. Gather the required site plan, abutters list, radius map, and proof of ownership.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Book a session with a commissioned online notary for the application and affidavit signatures that require notarization.
- 4
Sign On Video
Show identification and sign the applicable sections during the live video session, following the notary’s instructions.
- 5
Submit To The Town
Submit the completed packet, required attachments, fee, and notification evidence to the Town of Foster as directed by the Planning Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Foster. 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 get the Foster zoning application notarized online?
- Complete the packet, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. Sign the application and affidavit as required during the video session, and submit the completed packet and attachments to the Town of Foster.
- Do I need to notarize every signature on the application?
- The form states that all signatures on the application must be notarized and that signatures of all parties are required when the deed or sales agreement is in more than one name.
- What does the affidavit of notice certify?
- The signer certifies that the hearing notice was mailed to listed people and entities within a 200-foot radius and to the Planning Department, and that the notice was published. The form asks for certified-mail receipts and a newspaper-ad copy.
- Can a commissioned online notary notarize this Rhode Island form?
- Rhode Island authorizes remote online notarization for its own notaries under R.I. Gen. Laws §§42-30.1-12.1 and 42-30.1-12.2. An act by a notary authorized in another state has the same effect in Rhode Island under §42-30.1-10.
- Where do I submit the completed application?
- The packet identifies the Town of Foster Planning Department and Town Clerk. Check the submission instructions with the town; confirm with the city or town clerk if unsure.
Zoning Board of Review Application in other Providence County cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.