photo: Lisa Johnson
Code Enforcement/Building Inspector:
TUESDAY: Walk-in hours 9am-1pm.
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.
Erin Reis
ereis@villageofchatham.com
Phone: (518) 392-5821, ext. 5924
Fax: (518) 392-7757
Village Of Chatham Fee Schedule (April 2023) Building Dept April 2023 Fee Schedule
Building/Use Permit APPLICATION FOR BUILDING-USE PERMIT
Site Plan Review Application
Special Use Permit Application
Statement of Authorization from Property Owner
Use or Area Variance Application for Use and Area Variance
SEQRA Form seafpartone
– 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
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.
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
The Village code book explains in detail what is permitted. To view the Village code book, please visit the Clerk’s office in the Tracy Memorial Village Hall or follow this link: http://www.ecode360.com/CH1066
To apply for a zoning variance, contact the Zoning Board of Appeals.
Village Comprehensive Plan Final Draft 06/08/2015 Village of Chatham Comprehensive Plan Update FINAL COMMITTEE DRAFT 6-7-1
