TOWN OF GREENPORT, NEW YORK
Code Enforcement Office & Building Department
Office Phone and Fax Number: 518-822-8420
Email: bi@townofgreenport.com
Address: 600 Town Hall Drive
Hudson, New York 12534
Columbia County
STAFF AND HOURS
Code Enforcement Officers & Building Inspectors:
James Dallas - Monday thru Wednesday: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Thomas Burrall - Tuesday and Thursday 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Lynne Opper - Monday and Wednesday 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Code Enforcement & Building Department Clerk:
Jennifer Pinkowski
Monday thru Friday 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Town Hall Building Hours are 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
GREENPORT TOWN HALL WILL BE CLOSED
MONDAY, JANUARY 20, 2025
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
NEW 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 Dept. 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
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.
APPLICATIONS, FORMS, FEE SCHEDULES & GENERAL INFORMATION:
All of our applications and forms can be printed from the list below.
All initial applications must be submitted with payment.
For follow-up documentation, we accept submissions via email, fax, walk-ins, 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 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
General Building Permit Information
Additional Forms Required with the Submission of a BP Application:
Insurance Forms Required By NYS
Homeowners Insurance Waiver Form
Third Party Electrical Inspection Agencies
Greenport Climate & Geographic Design Criteria
SIGN PERMITS
Billboard Renewal Application
§ Chapter 102: Signs and Billboards
Sign Ordinance - Condensed
Additional Forms Required with the Submission of a SP Application:
Insurance Forms Required By NYS
Third Party Electrical Inspection Agencies
SOLAR PERMITS
Expedited Solar Permit Process for Small-Scale, Roof-Mounted Photovoltaic Systems Only.
NYS Unified Solar Permit Application
§Chapter 103: Solar Energy Systems
Additional Forms Required with the Submission of a SP Application:
Insurance Forms Required By NYS
DEMOLITION PERMITS
Additional Forms Required with the Submission of a DP Application:
Insurance Forms Required By NYS
Homeowners Insurance Waiver Form
POOL PERMITS
Additional Forms Required with the Submission of a BP Application:
Insurance Forms Required By NYS
Homeowners Insurance Waiver Form
Third Party Electrical Inspection Agencies
Additional Information for the Installation of a Pool:
Notice: Before Opening and Using Your Pool
Electrical Requirements for Pools and Spa's
TITLE SEARCH REPORTS
Certificate of Occupancy Search, Title Search and Verification of Property Records Report
Title Search Submission Instructions
SHORT TERM RENTAL
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 3 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?
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.
DOES A ROOF REPLACEMENT REQUIRE A BUILDING PERMIT?
Yes
DO I NEED A PERMIT FOR SIDING?
For siding ONLY, no permit is required.
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 that must be replaced, a permit will be needed to ensure safety of the occupants.
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?
Yes. All windows and exterior doors require a permit to ensure they meet the NYS Energy Code.
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.