FRIDAY: By appointment only, as the inspector may also need to be at off-site inspections.
The Village zoning ordinance addresses such items as residential, commercial and industrial district regulations, changes in building use, historic over-zone issues, building lot requirements, and additions or alterations.
If you are planning to do any work on your property, you must contact the Building Inspector. Work that is not properly permitted is subject to a fine.
Holiday Hours Village Offices – Clerk, Treasurer, Building Dept
Villages offices will close at noon on Tuesday, 12/24 and re-open on Monday, 12/30 at regular time.
Villages offices will close at noon on Tuesday, 12/31 and re-open on Thursday, 1/2/2025 at regular time.
Zoning Board of Appeals – position available
The Village Zoning Board of Appeals is accepting applications and letters of interest for a Zoning Board of Appeals Member position. Training is available. To qualify you must be a resident of the Village; a U.S. Citizen; and at least 18 years of age. Zoning Board meetings are held on the 3rd Thursday of the month at 7pm. Please submit a letter of interest and application by mail to: Village of Chatham Zoning Board of Appeals, 77 Main Street, Chatham, NY 12037, or by email to .
Action Needed From Residents: Lead Water Line Identification
To prepare for future upgrades to our water system and comply with New York State regulations, the Village of Chatham has been tasked with identifying properties that have lead service lines. This information will be shared with New York State to ensure compliance and guide our improvement efforts.
We need your help to determine whether your property has a lead water service line.
Please visit the following link: Lead Service Line Identification Survey. There, you’ll find step-by-step instructions on how to perform a simple scratch test to identify your service line material. After completing the test, please fill out the short survey.
If you need assistance or have questions, don’t hesitate to contact the Village Clerk’s Office:
Email:
Phone: 518-392-5821 ext. 5922
Thank you for your cooperation and support as we work to improve our water infrastructure and services.
Sincerely, John Howe, Mayor Phil Genovese, DPW Working Foreman Desiree Kelleher, Clerk Village of Chatham, NY
Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting: Thursday, December 19, 2024, at 7:00 pm
The next regular meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals will be held on Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 7pm. Location: Tracy Memorial Village Hall, 77 Main Street, Chatham, NY 12037. The Public Hearing regarding Application #2024-066: Tax Map #66.13-2-31; 1 Washington Ave., Chatham, NY remains open. December 19, 2024 ZBA Meeting AGENDA
– building a new structure
– building an addition onto your house
– putting up a fence
– installing a swimming pool
– repairing your front steps
– installing a wood stove
– remodeling your kitchen
– finishing your basement
How to Apply for a Building Permit
Contact the Building Inspector and fill out a Building/Use Permit. Deliver the completed application to the Village of Chatham, Village Hall and pay the required fee as instructed by the Building Inspector.
Zoning
The Village of Chatham zoning law defines various building zones and what is permitted within those zones. A Village of Chatham zoning map can be viewed Chatham zoning map to print 12 x 18 – OCT 22 2019
