Southtowns Record

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Government
Town of Aurora
Board
Zoning Board of Appeals
Meeting
Apr 16, 2026
Kind
Other
Topics
Zoning and land use, Water, sewer and drainage, Budget and taxes, Parks and recreation

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  ZONING  BOARD OF APPEALS APPLICATION  FORM
  AND INSTRUCTIONS
  Please Read Carefully

The Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) has the power to issue interpretations of the Zoning Ordinanée:
  and to
grant area variances, use variances and use permits.

Application requirements:

1.  Prior to seeking a variance from the ZBA, the Applicant/Property Owner must receive a denial
  from the Building Department for a building permit, a decision from the Code Enforcement
  Officer, or a referral from the Planning Board or Town Board.

2.  Completed applications must be submitted by the second Monday of the month prior to the next
  scheduled meeting of the ZBA. The ZBA meets the third Thursday of each month.

3.  All applications must be accompanied by the proper application fee.  ZBA application fee is $100.00.
  Checks made payable to Town of Aurora.

4.  If the applicant/petitioner is not the property owner, an owner authorization form must be submitted.

5.  Submit one (1) original and ten (10) copies of the following information:

  A ZBA application with all questions answered.
  2 Petitioner’s letter of intent.
  3/ Sketch, drawing, plan or brochure showing all dimensions of the structure that requires a variance
  and any other information as may be necessary (ex: photos of the property).
  { Survey prepared by a licensed surveyor, licensed architect or professional engineer showing the
  property involved and the location of all existing structures and proposed structures. All setback
  measurements must be shown on the survey.
  8/ A site plan showing the proposed structure and all dimensioning including distance from property
  lines and roadways, driveways, wells, septic, drainage ditches and any other features relevant to the
  variance being requested.
  of Copy of property deed.
  7 Short Environmental Assessment Form (SEQRA) — Part 1 completed by applicant.

Incomplete applications will not be accepted for review.

Attendance at the Hearing:

  The property owner, applicant, owner/applicant’s attorney, engineer and/or architect or a duly
authorized person must attend the public hearing.