Sheds require the same setbacks as the principal structure, except that accessory structures not used for human habitation, having a footprint less than 120 square feet, do not exceed 12 feet in height, or are not used for the housing of animals may encroach halfway into the required setbacks.
In addition to the standard Zoning Permit Application a NYS Long-form SEQR (State Environmental Quality Review) form (Part 1) is required. Additional materials like elevations, catalog cuts of materials used are advised and may be required. Zoning Applications are available from the Village office or Click here.
Permits are required for the construction, enlargement, demolition of any structure or for a change of use of a property within the Village. A “structure” essentially is anything constructed and attached to or on-top of the ground. This can be a building, shed, pool, wall/fence etc. Structures and uses within the Historic Overlay District carry … Continued
View map of historical district borders. Click here
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 color to a color from a pre-approved list only requires a Zoning Permit. … Continued
The Village of Sackets Harbor does not provide trash or recycling pick up. You can hire a private hauler or haul it yourself to the Jefferson County Transfer Station located at 27138 NYS Route 12. Private Haulers Jessman’s Trash Removal – (315)783-0966 Bait Barn Trash Removal- (315)921-1840
Jefferson County Recycling & Waste Management holds hazardous waste collection dates that are posted on their website along with a list of acceptable and unacceptable materials.
Election information can be found at the Jefferson County Board of Elections.
The polling place for Village residents is the Village of Sackets Harbor Office located at 112 N. Broad St. Sackets Harbor, NY 13685
Voter registration is completed through the Jefferson County Board of Elections. To register, complete the New York State Voter Registration form and mail to the Jefferson County Board of Elections at 175 Arsenal Street Watertown, NY 13601
