A New York State Designated "Quality Community"

Gary L. Ziegler - Building Inspector
Nadine Fuda - Zoning Officer
Coleen Papas - Department Secretary

The Building Department assists residents in our town in complying with the Town Zoning codes and the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Codes. These laws are involved, contain intricate detail about some matters and can be confusing.

Dollar Tree's suspension of its application is still (4 May) in effect. Current status is unknown.
A page of links to information about the project.
Other information will be found in the Planning Board Minutesstarting at 5 Dec 11.

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Fee Schedule (.pdf) as of Jan 2009

Building Permit Application (.pdf)

Residential Building permits are required for (including but not limited to) the following:

• new homes, garages, additions, renovations, replacement furnace, central air conditioning system, replacing roofs, siding and windows, fences, swimming pools (see below for pool application form; Note that ALARMS are required), decks and porches, fireplaces, and wood stoves, sheds, and gazebos, chimneys, plumbing extensions, and site work.

Commercial Building Permits are required for (including but not limited to) the following:

• new buildings, open buildings, signs, fuel storage tanks, roofing, and siding, demolition, renovations and commercial additions.

Other permits required by Zoning are reviewed by the Planning Board for compliance before permits are issued. There are many uses that require Zoning Permits and review. See the Zoning Law Chapter 219. (Link to come)

If you have a project this year and are not sure if a Building Permit is required please ask the Building Department.

Building Permits

How long does it take to get a permit?
· Small project or addition - usually less than a week
· New Homes - one to two weeks
· Commercial project - varies

What do I need to submit for a Building Permit?
· Permit Application completed Building Permit Application (.pdf)
See scheduling notice above.
· Plans of project to be done ( 2 Sets)
· Insurance Certificate
· Other items as needed (may vary, case-by-case),
· Plot Plan
· Rensselaer County Health Department (Permit to Construct)

What's required for electrical work?
· Electrical inspections which must be done by an approved, 3rd party inspector.

List of Forms
· Application for Building & Zoning Permit
· Solid or Gas Fuel Burning Application (No longer valid)
· Site Development Permit
· Foundation Permit Only
· Culvert & Driveway permit
· Emergency 911-Information Form
· Roofing, Siding & Windows Replacement
· Code Enforcement Complaint Form
· Pool application

You can download and print the forms and information sheets above, or may obtain them by visiting the Building Department office at Town Hall.

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