TOWN OF GREENPORT, NEW YORK
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Code Enforcement Office & Building Department
Code Enforcement Office & Building Department
Office Phone and Fax Number: 518-822-8420
Email: bi@townofgreenportny.gov
Address: 600 Town Hall Drive
Hudson, New York 12534
Columbia County
STAFF AND HOURS
Code Enforcement Officers & Building Inspectors:
Department Head
Al Eldridge - Monday thru Friday 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
James Dallas - Monday thru Wednesday 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Code Enforcement & Building Department Clerk:
Jennifer Pinkowski
Monday thru Friday 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Town Hall Building Hours
Monday thru Friday 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
ZONING
The Town of Greenport does not have zoning. Please see our Planning Board section for guidelines on our Planning Board Review process.
Planning Board Website Page
§ Local Law Chapter 101: Site Plan Review
BUSINESS FORMS
If you are looking to open a new business in an existing structure or simply make changes to an existing business or multi-family residential structure than you will need to submit one of the following forms to the Building Department to determine if a Site Plan Review will be required, prior to the submission of a building permit application.
New Business in Existing Structure
Changes to Existing Business or Multi-Residential Structure
Any new construction, other than one and two family residential structures,
will require site plan approval before the issuance of a building permit.
Cannabis Moratorium Resolution No. 46-2024
Extended 6 months by resolution of the Town Board
Fire Safety & Property Maintenance Inspections are required by New York State for all buildings which contain an area of public assembly, multiple dwellings, and all non-residential occupancies.
GENERAL PERMIT INFORMATION
GENERAL PERMIT INFORMATION
Applications
All of our applications and forms can be printed from the list below.
All initial applications must be submitted with payment.
There will be no review of any application until payment is submitted.
Payments
Cash payment in office
Credit card on the phone or in office (subject to a fee)
Checks can be submitted in office or sent through mail
(Checks should be made out to the Town of Greenport and must have a phone number on them)
Submissions
All documents can be submitted via walk-in, email, fax, USPS,
Fed Ex, UPS, and carrier pigeon. Smoke signals are not accepted at this time.
All documents should be of reasonable quality. We will not accept pictures of documents,
or documents that are not complete and legible.
Actual signatures are required, as well as a notary where stated.
*If you already have a permit with us, please include the permit number in your correspondences.
BUILDING PERMITS
§Chapter 56-4: Building Permits
§Chapter 56-7: Certificate of Occupancy/Compliance
ADDITION FORMS
Insurance Forms Required By NYS
Homeowners Insurance Waiver Form
Third Party Electrical Inspection Agencies
Greenport Climate & Geographic Design Criteria
MISC. INFORMATION
Requirements for Issuance of CO or CC
SIGN PERMIT & BILLBOARD RENEWAL APPLICATIONS
Billboard Renewal Application
Note: New Billboards are prohibited in the Town of Greenport.
Annual renewals are required for existing billboards.
§ Chapter 102: Signs and Billboards
Sign Ordinance - Condensed
ADDITION FORMS
Insurance Forms Required By NYS
Third Party Electrical Inspection Agencies
SOLAR PERMITS
Expedited Solar Permit Process for Small-Scale (12 kW or less), Roof-Mounted Photovoltaic Systems Only.
NYS Unified Solar Permit Application
§Chapter 103: Solar Energy Systems
ADDITION FORMS
Insurance Forms Required By NYS
POOL PERMITS
ADDITION FORMS
Insurance Forms Required By NYS
Homeowners Insurance Waiver Form
Third Party Electrical Inspection Agencies
ADDITION INFORMATION
Notice: Before Opening and Using Your Pool
TITLE SEARCH REPORTS
Certificate of Occupancy Search, Title Search and Verification of Property Records Report
Title Search Submission Instructions
SHORT TERM RENTAL
A Site Plan Review and Approval is required for all Short Term Rental properties. Short-term rentals are permitted to operate within the Town of Greenport when done so in accordance with Chapter 48 of the Greenport Town Code. You must be a resident of the Town of Greenport for at least 50 days per calendar year. Registrations must be renewed every 2 years.
§ Chapter 48: Short Term Rentals
PEDDLER, VENDOR AND SOLICITOR
Includes any person who engages in merchandising any goods or services or who solicits contributions of goods or moneys by going from house to house or business to business or in any public place or by temporarily occupying a room, building or other premises.
Vendors & Peddlers Application
Fees:
One Day $10.00
One Week $20.00
One Month $50.00
One Year $100.00
(Any license for over 30 days will be charged the One Year fee of $100.00)
INFORMATIVE PRINT OUTS
Electrical Generator Installation Requirements
Fence Regulations & Guidelines
Columbia County 911 Signs and Address Display Information – NYS Premises Id Code & How to Properly Display Your Address
Columbia County 911 Address – Link to obtain a new 911 address and “county designed” 9-1-1 address signs
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
DOES A SHED REQUIRE A BUILDING PERMIT?
DOES A SHED REQUIRE A BUILDING PERMIT?
A permit is not required if the floor area of the shed is less than 144 square feet.
A permit is not required if the floor area of the shed is less than 144 square feet.
However, any shed or structure must be built to compliance with the NYS Uniform Code. It is also prudent to be aware of the location of any municipal water and sewer pipes, wells, septic, etc. while determining the best location for a shed.
However, any shed or structure must be built to compliance with the NYS Uniform Code. It is also prudent to be aware of the location of any municipal water and sewer pipes, wells, septic, etc. while determining the best location for a shed.
DOES A ROOF REPLACEMENT REQUIRE A BUILDING PERMIT?
DOES A ROOF REPLACEMENT REQUIRE A BUILDING PERMIT?
Yes
DO I NEED A PERMIT FOR SIDING?
DO I NEED A PERMIT FOR SIDING?
For siding ONLY, no permit is required.
DO I NEED A PERMIT TO REPLACE DECK BOARDS?
DO I NEED A PERMIT TO REPLACE DECK BOARDS?
If you are replacing only the top boards of the decking, no permit is required.
If you encounter structural components or need to replace the railing, a permit will be needed.
DO I NEED A BUILDING PERMIT FOR A FENCE?
DO I NEED A BUILDING PERMIT FOR A FENCE?
A property fence up to 6 feet high does not require a permit.
However, if a fence is for a pool or a dumpster enclosure, a permit is required regardless of the height.
Click here for more information on fence regulations
Click here for more information on pool fence regulations
DO I NEED A BUILDING PERMIT TO REPLACE MY WINDOWS AND DOORS?
DO I NEED A BUILDING PERMIT TO REPLACE MY WINDOWS AND DOORS?
Yes. All windows and exterior doors require a permit to ensure they meet the NYS Energy Code. For commercial structure, interior doors may need to be fire rated.
You can contact our office with any questions.
If you need to visit and your time is limited, feel free to call ahead and schedule an appointment.
We are happy to help.
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