The provisions of this section shall apply to
the issuance of building permits.
A. When required. No building or structure shall be erected,
enlarged, structurally altered to create additional usable space or
dwellings, demolished, moved or removed, wholly or partly, and no
excavation for any building structure or use shall be made until a
permit therefor has been issued.
B. Accessory buildings. No building permit shall be issued
for the construction of any detached accessory building or structure,
inclusive of garages, utility sheds, storage sheds or any other outbuildings,
until such time as the principal building of approved bulk, size and
arrangement has been substantially completed on a lot in all respects
conforming with all applicable provisions of this chapter.
C. Duration. A building permit shall expire and become
void if construction is not started within a period of one year of
the date of issuance of said permit.
D. Permits prior to adoption of provisions. All permits
for buildings or structures issued prior to the effective date of
this chapter, or prior to the effective date of an amendment to this
chapter shall be null and void unless substantial work has been done
toward the completion of said building or structure within one year
of the date of issuance of such permit.
Fees and charges shall be paid in connection
with permit applications, as may be authorized by the Village Board.
[Amended 9-21-2018 by L.L. No. 1-2018; 9-23-2022 by L.L. No. 4-2022]
A Board of Appeals consisting of five persons is hereby established
by the Village Board. The five members of the Village Planning Board
are designated as the Zoning Board of Appeals. Joint Planning Board/Zoning
Board of Appeals shall have such powers, duties and authority vested
in Planning Boards and Zoning Boards of Appeals by Article 7 of the
New York State Village Law.