
Departments
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:
- 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.
- Electrical Permits - issued for the installation of wiring systems in new buildings, new additions, electric heat, service changes/upgrades, etc.
- New Electrical - service changes/upgrades, etc.
- Certificates of Occupancy - issued upon completion of new construction and major renovations.
- Certificate of Compliance for Equipment
CODES & ZONING SERVICES
The Planning Department includes the Joint Review Board and Zoning Board of Appeals.
Terry Tubridy, 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
Terry Tubridy, Codes and Zoning Coordinator
E-mail: ttubridy@northelba.org
Britt Isham, Building and Planning Clerk
E-mail: bisham@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
911 Sign App
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Building Permit Application 2020
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Building Permit Fees
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Demolition Permit Application
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Electrical Service Request
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Foundation Application
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Guide for Minor Projects - Stormwater Management
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Highway Work Permit
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Inspection Checklist
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Other Permit Fees
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Square Footage Worksheet for Building Application
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Town of North Elba Noise Ordiance
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Truss Information
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Stormwater Management
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