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18 Church St., P.O. Box 59, Greenwood Lake, NY 10925 | Tel: 845-477-9217 | Fax: 845-477-7256 | Hours: Mon-Fri, 8AM-4PM
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| Duties/Services: Issue Building and Septic Permits • Enforce Zoning Code • Issue Violations • Answer Questions About Building and Zoning Issues |
| NEW: 2011 Municipal Compliance Certification Form for Phase II SPDES General Permit for Stormwater Discharges from Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4s), GP-02-02 | Download copy of report (PDF approx file size 9mb 50 pp.). Note: public hearing on the report will be scheduled soon, and to submit any written comments to the Village Board. |
| Stormwater Regulation. Revised local law - Chapter 96, passed in December 2007. Updated to meet NYSDEC requirements for local stormwater codes, to bring them into compliance with state regulations. | Download copy of regulation (PDF approx. file size 20mb, 28pp. ) |
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Village Code Information: Comprehensive on-Line Resource |
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| Building Inspector |
Dody Nicholas (Click to e-mail Bldg. Insp.) |
| Secretary |
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| Building Dept. Fee Schedule |
Construction Without a Permit:
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| Building Permits |
$100.00 plus $6.00 per thousand of the total cost of construction. |
| Building Permit Renewal |
$50.00 (1 time renewal for 6 months) |
| Additional Violation Inspections |
$50.00 per inspection |
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| Additional $250.00 surcharge. |
Note: Fees must be paid prior to issuance of a permit.
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Impact Fees:
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Septic Permit Fees:
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There is an impact fee for all new housing construction. The fee must be paid during the application process, after the building permits have been issued, but prior to the construction commencing. The fee scale is as follows:
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$100 fee, plus escrow if needed. Septic repair and new systems require engineer deisgn and escrow of $500. |
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up to $100.000.00
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$1500.00
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$100.000.00 to $200.00.00
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$2000.00
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Above $200.00.00
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$2,500.00
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Septic Information:
Click here |
RV / Trailer Parking Permit:
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Violation Searches |
A fee of $25.00 is required for stays up to 14 days.
Village Board approval is required for stays longer than 14 days. |
There is a $50.00 charge for each search, CO, Violation, and Street Report. |
| Building Department forms / Instructions: |
Septic System Forms: |
| Village of Greenwood Lake Violation Complaint Form |
SEPTIC PERMIT APPLICATION PROCEDURE |
| Approved Electrical Inspection Agencies |
SEPTIC PERMIT APPLICATION (.PDF) |
| INSTRUCTIONS FOR BUILDING PERMIT (.PDF) |
SEPTIC PERMIT APPLICATION (WORD .DOC) |
| BUILDING PERMIT (COMPUTER FORM) Use this form to open on your computer, and type your information on the form using Microsoft Word. |
AFFADAVIT OF EXISTING SEPTIC (.PDF) |
| BUILDING PERMIT (.PDF) Print this form and complete it by hand. |
Other Forms: |
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Affidavit of Exemption to show Specific Proof of Workers Compensation Insurance Coverage |
| FAQs Fequently Asked Questions |
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| Do I need a Building Permit? |
I Received an Order to Remedy Violation, what should I do ??
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Village Code requires permits for almost everything, roofing, siding , storage sheds, etc. The min. fee is $100.00 and $6.00 per thousand after that (a $3000.00 job would be $100.00 plus 3x$6.00= $118.00 for the permit). All permits include the Certificate of Occupancy and / or Certificate of Compliance upon proof of completion. There are no refunds for any building permits.
Remember all permits require inspections. Contractors or homeowners MUST call to set up an appointment at least 24 hrs. prior to Inspection. If you are NOT sure if it was inspected then it's best to check before "it's poured , covered or backfilled."
FAILURE to obtain a permit before ANY work is started is bad. All fees double and a court appearance ticket will be issued. The fine is $250.00 and the new permit cannot be issued until the fine is paid. Worst of all the illegal work may have to be removed before the permit can finally be issued. Most permits may be issued within a day or two, but remember that we have up to 10 business days to issue them.
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First , what does it say? Correct the violation by a certain date and call the Building Dept. and let them know it is corrected . Pay the Administration Fee. END OF VIOLATION. Or you can ignore the Order to Remedy…. On the DUE DATE the Building Dept. will re-inspect the property see that the violation still exists, or has only been half remedied and we will issue an appearance ticket to court. From the due date until the court date the Fine is $ 250.00 Per Day…….Yes that will be a lot of money. So if you receive an Order to Remedy we are only letting you know there is a problem so please correct it as soon as possible or at least before the Due Date. |
Will I need a Variance to add on to my House?
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Accessory Structures
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| Maybe Not !!!! Your survey map will answer 9 out of the 10 question I will need to know….You don't have one!?! No better time than now to get one, you may own more property than you think. |
YES they do need a permit. Sheds, Pools, and Garages may not be in front of the principal building, must be at least 10ft. from the house or deck, and at least 5 ft off any property line.
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| Popular Sections of Greenwood Lake Code |
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| Environmental Quality and Review |
Village Code |
| Fences |
Sewers |
| Zoning |
Subdivision Regulations |
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