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Architectural Review Board: Agendas | Minutes

GENERAL INFORMATION

Building Permits are required for new construction, additions, conversions, alterations, decks, swim pools, driveways, fences, walls, roofs, etc.

Electrical Permits are required for all wiring (except in kind replacement of a switch, fixture or receptacle). Westchester County master's electrician license is required. Applications can NOT be mailed, the LICENSED ELECTRICIAN MUST APPLY IN PERSON.

Plumbing Permits are required for all plumbing work. Westchester County master's plumbing license is required. Applications can NOT be mailed, the LICENSED PLUMBER MUST APPLY IN PERSON.

Certificate Of Occupancy required for all new buildings.

Certificate Of Compliance required upon completion of all other building permit work.

Zoning Board Of Appeals considers requests for variance from Town Zoning Law. Board meets second Tuesday of each month except no meetings in July, August or December. Scheduling is arranged through the Building Department.

Architectural Review Board Board provides recommendations to the Planning Board regarding applications for site plan and architectural review. Approves all sign applications. Board meets first Thursday of each month, except no meetings in July, August or December.

Planning Board approves site plans, subdivisions, redivisions, and architectural review. Board meets fourth Thursday of each month (except third Wednesday in November, the day prior to Thanksgiving) and no meetings in July, August or December. Scheduling is arranged through the Building Department.

Hiring a Contractor/Design Professional

The Town is precluded from recommending contractors or design professionals, however, we urge residents to perform their due diligence in making a selection. Below are some helpful links in making those decisions.

American Institute of Architects

http://www.aia.org/

Better Business Bureau:

www.newyork.bbb.org

Westchester County Home Improvement License Search https://wro.westchesterclerk.com/Login/Login.aspx

Westchester County Master Electrician & Master Plumber Search http://wro.westchesterclerk.com/license.aspx

EPA Certified Lead Certfied Renovation Firms
http://cfpub.epa.gov/flpp/searchrrp_firm.htm

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Before hiring a Contractor make sure they are NOT on the

RENEGADE RENOVATORS

list with Westchester County. Click link below to view list.

http://consumer.westchestergov.com/renegade-renovators