Forms, Permits, & Fees Please make sure cars are not parked on the street. Thank you!

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Board of Zoning Appeals

• Application Fee: $750.00

Building & Zoning – Commercial

• Construction & Additions: $3.00 per sq. ft. (minimum $1,500.00)

• Interior Alterations: $3.00 per sq. ft. (minimum $600.00)

• Plumbing & Heating: $200.00 per fixture

• Fire & Storm Damage: $1.75 per sq. ft. (minimum $600.00)

• Demolition: $1,000.00

• Electrical: $500.00

• Gas: $500.00

• Certificate of Occupancy (C/O or C/C): $250.00

• Permit Renewal: 100% of permit fee annually

Building & Zoning – Residential

• Demolition (valid for 90 days): $1,000.00

• New Construction: $3.00 per sq. ft. (minimum $500.00)

• Additions & Alterations: $3.00 per sq. ft. (minimum $500.00)

• Plumbing & Heating: $1,000.00

• Fire & Storm Damage: $1,000.00 + $0.85 per sq. ft.

• Swimming Pools / Hot Tubs: $1,000.00

• Generator: $500.00

• Electrical: $500.00

• Gas (LP or Natural): $500.00

• Propane or Underground Tanks: $500.00

• Certificate of Occupancy (C/O or C/C): $200.00

• Solar: $750.00

• Fence Permit: $500.00

• Driveway: $500.00

• Permit Renewal: 100% of permit fee annually

• Amendment Fee: $500.00

Fire Inspection Fees

• Establishments greater than 10,000 sq. ft.: $250.00

• Establishments with flammable materials or cooking area: $250.00

• All others: $100.00

• Re-inspections: $100.00

• Inspection of plans: $250.00

Miscellaneous Fees

• Move an Existing Structure: $500.00

• Environmental Quality Review (SEQR) EIS: Ask Engineer

• Security Gate Installation: $250.00 per gate

• Shopping Cart Removal Fee: $25.00 per cart + $1.00 per day

• Road Excavation: $500.00 with $5,000.00 bond

• Inspection Fee for Subdivision: 4% of performance bond

• Tree Removal Permit: Up to $100.00

• Public Improvements of Subdivision of Land Filing Fee: $50.00

• Application to BOT for Change of Zone: $1,000.00

• Application to BOT for Special Use Permit or Use Variance: $500.00

• Flood Plain Development Permit: $50.00

• Block Party Permit: $100.00 plus $200.00 cleaning deposit

• Sidewalk Sales Permit (Monthly): $650.00

• Sidewalk Sales Permit (Annual): $2,500.00

• Fundraising Special Use: $0.00

• Built Prior to Permit Issuance: 3× permit fee

Planning Board

• Subdivision Review: $250.00 per lot

• Technical & Administrative (T&A) Account: $5,000.00

  • Engineering expenses with replenishment of $2,500.00

• Site Plan Review: $750.00 per review

Signs

• Wall / Canopy / Free-Standing Signs: $6.00 per sq. ft.

• Renewal Rate (Annual): $6.00 per sq. ft.

• Sign Permit After the Fact: 3× permit amount

• Special Exception Signs (Business District – application fee): $200.00