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Cayuga County Zoning Board of Appeals Use Variance Worksheet Statutory Authority Facts in support of the answer “YES” Facts in support of the answer “NO” Source of information Conclusion Considerations Is the applicant unable to realize a reasonable return on the property? Is the alleged hardship relating to the property in question unique? (i.e. it does not apply to a substantial portion of the district) Will the requested use variance, if granted, not alter the essential character of the neighborhood? Has the alleged hardship has not been self-created? Vil. Law §7-712-b(2) Town Law §267-b(2) Case Name: Date: Name of Applicant: The applicant must prove that the applicable zoning regulations have caused “unnecessary hardship”. In order to prove that the zoning regulations have caused an “unnecessary hardship” the applicant must prove that for each and every permitted use under the zoning regulations for the particular district where the property is located the answer to the following four questions is “YES”: What competent financial evidence has been provided to demonstrate that the lack of return is substantial? (Such evidence is required to be presented by the applicant) Vil. Law §7-712-b(2) Town Law §267-b(2) Vil. Law §7-712-b(2) Town Law §267-b(2) Vil. Law §7-712-b(2) Town Law §267-b(2)