BUILDING DEPARTMENT 

The Town of North Elba/Village of Lake Placid Building Department has many functions which include the receipt and review of applications for building and electrical permits; review of related plans; issuance of permits; and conduct of related field inspections.  The inspections ensure that the work being performed is in compliance with the current building codes and Town regulations. 

The Building Department provides the issuance of the following permits per New York State Building Code:

1. Building Permits - issued for the construction of new residential construction, new commercial construction, additions, alterations, renovations, sheds, decks, pools, roofing, siding, garages, fences, satellite dishes, etc.
2. Electrical Permits - issued for the installation of wiring systems in new buildings, new additions, electric heat, service changes/upgrades, etc.
3. New Electrical - service changes/upgrades, etc.
4. Certificates of Occupancy - issued upon completion of new construction and major renovations.
5. Certificate of Compliance for Equipment

 CODES & ZONING SERVICES

The Planning Department includes the Joint Review Board and Zoning Board of Appeals.

David Wright, as Codes and Zoning Coordinator, acts as a liason between the Applicant and the Joint Review Board and the Zoning Board of Appeals.

Joint Review Board

The administrative body charged with responsibility for reviewing, approving, conditioning, or denying applications for a specific type of land use such as conditional use permit, or site plan or subdivision approval.

Zoning Board of Appeals

Under state statutes, a zoning board of appeals must be formed when a local legislature adopts its zoning law. The essential function of the zoning board of appeals is to grant variances. In this capacity it protects landowners from the unfair application of the laws in particular circumstances. The zoning board of appeals also hears appeals from the decisions of the zoning enforcement officer or building inspector when interpretations of the zoning ordinance are involved. 

Code Regulations for the Town of North Elba/Village of Lake Placid.
Effective Date:  January 1, 2011

Part 1201 Uniform Code:  Procedure for Certain Classes of Buildings

Department of State, Division of Code Enforcement & Administration 

SUPPORT STAFF

David Wright, Codes and Zoning Coordinator

E-mail: dwright@northelba.org

Britt Waite, Building and Planning Clerk

E-mail: bwaite@northelba.org

JOINT REVIEW BOARD MEMBERS

Bill Hurley, Chairman

John Rosenthal, Vice-Chairman 

Chip Bissell

Jackie Kelly

Bob Rafferty

Rick Thompson 

Bill Walton 

Tim Smith, Attorney

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS MEMBERS

John Hopkinson, Chairman

Todd Rissberger, Vice-Chairman 

Linda Freidlander

Bill Morris 

Charlie Rascoe

Bill Kissel, Attorney 

OFFICE HOURS 

Monday through Friday

9:00 am - 5:00 pm (closed noon - 1:00 pm)

MEETING HOURS (when scheduled)

JRB  5:30 pm

ZBA  5:30 pm