Building and Zoning
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 Code Enforcement Officer. Work that is not properly permitted is subject to a fine.
The Code Enforcement Officer is available at the Tracy Memorial Village Hall by appointment only 1 pm-3:30 pm Tuesday, and 8:30 am-3:30 pm Friday.
Code Enforcement Officer
Erin Reis
ereis@villageofchatham.com
(518) 392-5821, ext.5924
Fax:(518) 392-7757
Fee Schedule
Examples of Jobs That Require a Building Permit
Building a new structure
Building an addition to 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 Code Enforcement Officer 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.
Building and Zoning Permits and Applications
Building/Use Permit Application
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
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 here.
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: www.ecode360.com/CH1066
To apply for a zoning variance, contact the Code Enforcement Officer.
The Village of Chatham Comprehensive Plan can be viewed here.
