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Zebulon Pike Day Proclamation

Posted on March 13, 2024

Zebulon Pike Day Proclamation

Zoning News- What is the Sackets Harbor Planning Board and What does it do for our Village? 

Posted on March 6, 2024

  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...

Zoning News- Can I have chickens in the Village?

Posted on February 12, 2024

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...

Zoning News- How do I know what district I live in?

Posted on February 12, 2024

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

Zoning News- What forms must be submitted for a Zoning Permit?

Posted on February 12, 2024

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...

Zoning News- Can I fill an application on-line?

Posted on February 12, 2024

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

Zoning News- How long does it take for a permit and cost? Can I fill it out online?

Posted on February 12, 2024

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...

Zoning News- Do I need a permit for a shed? A fence?

Posted on February 12, 2024

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...

Zoning News- Do I need a permit to paint my house or replace the roof?

Posted on February 12, 2024

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...

 Zoning News- When is a Zoning Permit required?

Posted on February 7, 2024

 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...

Public Notice- Village Board Meeting, February 22 2024

Posted on January 29, 2024

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

Zoning News -The Zoning Board of Appeals ZBA

Posted on January 25, 2024

Click here to view - The Zoning Board of Appeals NEWSLETTER

2024 January – The Trustee Report

Posted on January 24, 2024

Click here to view - 2024 January - The Trustee Report  

Public Notice- Sidewalk snow

Posted on January 18, 2024

Snow Removal and Plowing Policy Snow & Ice Removal Our DPW crew is on call 24 hours, 7 days a week during the snow and ice season. They plow village streets, place salt for ice control, cut back snow banks to improve sight distance and clear crosswalk entrances and certain pedestrian areas. They ensure safe...

Hometown Military Heroes 2024 Banner Program

Posted on January 16, 2024

Village of Sackets Harbor & Town of Hounsfield HOMETOWN MILITARY HEROES 2024 BANNER PROGRAM In honor of those who have served, the Village of Sackets Harbor are displaying military heritage banners on utility poles in the spring and summer, continuing a community tradition. If you’d like to honor someone who has served their country with...

Wind Storm Debris Cleanup

Posted on January 11, 2024

Sackets DPW will do another round of debris cleanup - weather permitting, it will be next week. Residents are responsible for down trees and debris on their own property and will need to move the debris to the roadside in order for the DPW to pick it up.

Zoning News-2024-1.1

Posted on January 9, 2024

Our village of Sackets Harbor has enjoyed and benefited from comprehensive zoning since 1989. These regulations have been updated several times, the latest being in 2023. They are available on the village website. We are fortunate to have dedicated village residents volunteer to serve on both our Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals as...

Zoning News- 2024- 01

Posted on January 9, 2024

2024 January Zoning News 2023 Zoning Recap Jim Corbin, Zoning Enforcement Officer Zoning Laws were enacted to protect the health and welfare of residents and visitors. They protect the investments residents and businesses make in their properties. They foster and control economic growth and protect the Village’s natural and historic resources…all of which make Sackets...
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