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This office is
charged with the administration and enforcement of
the Code of the Town of Wappinger. Please contact
this office regarding proposed
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Land Use &
Commercial Use Questions
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Zoning
Regulation and Local Laws for the Town of
Wappinger
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Subdivisions
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Lot-line
re-alignments
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Site
Plans/Amended Site Plans
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Special Use
Permits
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Grading Permits
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Accessory
Apartment Permits
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Temporary Outdoor
Sales/ Promotional Events Permits
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Sign permits
Applications for
the above can be obtained at this office or
on-line
Most Frequently Asked
Zoning Questions:
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What zone
am I in?
There are various
residential and commercial zones. To help you find
yours we need to know one of the following;
- Your Tax
Grid #
- Legal
address
- Name of
legal owner
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What are my
setback requirements?
Depends on the zone
you are in. Setback requirements also differ as to
whether you are constructing a principal
dwelling/addition or a separate free-standing
accessory structure.
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Do I need a
permit for a shed?
Yes. Incidentally, a
shed is an accessory structure 200 square feet or
less in size permitted only in the side or rear
yard.
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Can I
subdivide my property?
Only if you have
enough property to create lots which will meet
all the minimum bulk requirements in your
particular zone.
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Can I
change my zone?
Re-zoning is
requested specifically to the Town Board. It
requires extensive review for compatibility with the
Master Plan. Contact the Town Clerk’s office for
more information for this process.
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Do you have
a survey of my property?
Rarely, unless a home
was built very recently and the Building Department
has an as-built survey on file.
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What is the
procedure for a Variance?
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Apply for a
Building Permit.
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Receive a
denial letter from Zoning Administrator.
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Fill out
Variance appeal form and submit with fee of
$175.00 for residential and $375.00 for
commercial
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Attend ZBA
meetings for discussion and subsequent
Public Hearing.
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ZBA makes
decision.
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If Variance
granted, Building Permit application
proceeds.
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Do I need a
permit for a fence?
No. There are also
no setback requirements for a fence. However,
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The fence
must be on owner’s property
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Solid fence
must not exceed six feet in height.
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Must not
impede line of sight for drivers.
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Do I need a
permit to run a business out of my house?
Only if what is
proposed meets the definition of a “Home
Occupation”. Some uses such as “Professional
Office/ Studio” are permitted but require a Special
Use Permit and Site Plan approval from the Planning
Board.
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Why wasn’t
I notified that my neighbor is building a house,
pool, deck, etc.?
No notification is
made unless the proposed structure requires a
Variance or a Special Use Permit. Then the abutting
and adjoining neighbors are notified prior to a
Public Hearing on the matter. You may wish to view
this website monthly for agendas to both the Zoning
Board of Appeals and the Planning Board for more
information
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