Zoning News What is the Sackets Harbor Planning Board and What does it do for our Village? The Planning Board is appointed by the Village Board and consists of five members and one alternate. Board members are volunteers and they may also be your neighbors! The Board helps implement the Sackets Harbor Zoning and … Continued
Can I have chickens in the Village? In 2021 the Village Board amended the Zoning Law to address and put standards on the keeping of fowl in the Village. If your property is over 5000 sq/ft in area you can have hens, roosters are not permitted. Section 3-7, Table 2, notes how many birds you … Continued
How do I know what district I live in? A Zoning map, which illustrates the Zoning districts, is available on-line from the Village website. Sackets Harbor Zoning and Subdivision Law – Sackets Harbor, NY (sacketsharbor-ny.gov) Click here to view – Planning and Zoning FAQ
What forms must be submitted for a Zoning Permit? General Zoning application for activities outside the Historic Preservation Overlay District along with a sketch plan. General Zoning Application with site-plan review for activities within the Historic Preservation Overlay District. A NYS Long-form Environmental Form is also required. Click here to view forms. Click here to … Continued
Can I fill an application on-line? Application forms are available from the Village website. They must be returned to the clerk with the fee. Click here to view forms Click here to view – Planning and Zoning FAQ
A basic permit cost $35 and generally can be reviewed and approved within a few days. If the application has to be reviewed by the Planning Board- Please submit original and 6 copies of the application. Applications requiring site-plan review by the Planning Board cost $50. Applications must be submitted 14 days prior to a … Continued
Do I need a permit for a shed? A fence? Sheds and fences are structures that require a permit. Sheds must meet setback dimensions from property lines. Placement should be illustrated on a site-map submitted with an application. Sheds and fences erected within the Historic Preservation Overlay District are subject to site-plan review and approval … Continued
Do I need a permit to paint my house or replace the roof? Outside the Historic Preservation Overlay District painting and roof replacement are considered maintenance and repair and do not require a permit. Within the Historic Preservation Overlay District re-painting with the same colors is maintenance and repair, no permit required. A change of … Continued
When is a Zoning Permit required? Our Zoning Law states: “No building or structure shall be erected, enlarged or demolished, no use shall be instituted, changed, or enlarged, and no other action governed by this Local Law shall be initiated until a zoning permit has been issued.” In simple terms Zoning relates to use of … Continued
The February meeting of the Village Board has been rescheduled for Thursday, February 22, 2024. The usual monthly schedule is expected to resume on Tuesday, March 12, 2024. Village of Sackets Harbor
