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Building, Planning & Zoning

(1) A Building Permit shall be required for any work which must conform to the Uniform Code and/or the Energy Code, including but not limited to, the construction, enlargement, alteration, improvement, removal, relocation or demolition of any building or structure or any portion thereof, and the installation of a solid-fuel-burning heating appliance, chimney or flue in any dwelling unit. No person shall commence any work for which a building permit is required without first having obtained a building permit from the Code Enforcement Officer.

(2) In nonresidential districts, whenever there is a change in occupant of a building or site, the new occupant must apply for a change of occupancy permit and receive a certificate of occupancy approving the change in occupancy. Exemptions. No building permit shall be required for: http://ecode360.com/7247275#7247280 You should see the Building Inspector or Code Enforcement Officer if you require a Building Permit, Certificate of Occupancy, plans to open a new business, municipal search for an existing building, sign permit, and temporary sign permits.

If you are not sure if you need a building permit or any other permit, you may contact the Zoning and Planning Department at 845-297-5277
You should make an appointment to see the Planning Board 15 business days before their meeting if you are: – Opening a new business in the Village – The building or remodeling a structure in a Commercial Zone – Installing or Changing a sign for a new business – Subdivision / Site Plan Review – If you are not sure if you should see the Planning Board, call 845-297-5277

Departments

Building Department

Village Hall
2582 South Avenue – Rear entrance, second floor.
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590

Amber Jendras, Secretary to Building Department

Ajendras@wappingersfallsny.gov

Phone: (845) 297-5277
Fax: (845) 296-0379

Bryan Murphy, Building Inspector/Zoning Administrator

Phone: (845) 297-5277
Fax: (845) 296-0379
E-mail: bmurphy@wappingersfallsny.gov
Appointments are needed for all plan reviews.

Mark Liebermann, Deputy Building Inspector

Phone: (845) 297-5277
Fax: (845) 296-0379
E-mail: MLiebermann@wappingersfallsny.gov

Helpful Links

Building Permit Forms

Building Code ecode chapters 64 and 151

Comprehensive Plan 2023 Part 1

Comprehensive Plan 2023 Part 2

Exterior Deck Codes

FAQs

New York State Building Standards & Codes

Certificate of Attestation of Exemption (CE-200)

Building Department Fee Schedule

Planning & Zoning Fee Schedule

Clerk Fee Schedule

Planning Board Meetings 2024

Planning Board

Planning Board meetings are held the first Thursday of the month at 7:00 pm, at the American Legion, 7 Spring Street, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590.

Click here for the 2024 Planning Board meeting schedule and submission deadlines.

Planning Board Agenda- April 4, 2024

Planning Board submittals for April 4,2024 meeting part 1

2544 South Ave PB submission for 4-4-2024 meeting

Submission packet requirements: 5 hard copies of entire submission packet to the Office of Planning & Zoning, and 1 electronic copy (in PDF format) emailed to the Planning Board Secretary

Amber Jendras, Planning Board Secretary

Ajendras@wappingersfallsny.gov

Planning Board Office: 2582 South Avenue, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590

Phone: (845) 297-5277
Fax: (845) 296-0379

 

Planning Board Chair

Tom Morris

Planning Board Members

Joseph Simoni

Robert McDonough

Rachelle Louis

Alternates:

Hilda Duque

Joseph Rivera-Ramos

Helpful Links

2024 Planning Board Meeting Schedule
Planning Board Agendas/Submissions
Planning Board Minutes
Past Planning Board Meetings
Building Permit Forms
Building Code ecode chapters 64 and 151

 

Zoning Board

Zoning Board meetings are held the first Tuesday following the first Thursday of the month, at 7:00 pm, at the American Legion, 7 Spring Street, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590.

2024 Zoning Board of Appeals meeting and submittal dates

ZBA-Agenda-APRIL-22024.pdf

Submission packet requirements: 5 hard copies of entire submission packet to the Office of Planning & Zoning, and 1 electronic copy (in PDF format) emailed to the Zoning Board Secretary

Amber Jendras, Zoning Board of Appeals Secretary

Ajendras@wappingersfallsny.gov

Zoning Board Office: 2582 South Avenue, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590

Phone: (845) 297-5277
Fax: (845) 296-0379

Zoning Board Chair

Allen Firstenberg

Zoning Board Members

Frank Barresi

Loretta Holloway

Vincent Harvey

Alternate:

 

Helpful Links

Zoning Map
2024 Zoning Board Meeting Schedule
Zoning Board Agendas/Submissions
Zoning Board Minutes
Past Zoning Board Meetings

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