Code Enforcement

Contact Us

Office Phone:  (518) 523-9518
Office Fax:  (518) 523-9277

James E. Morganson, Code Enforcement Officer    
E-mail:  planning@northelba.org
NYS Registration No.: 0389-7253B

                    Pictures of the Olympic Conference Center Renovation

New York Department of State
Code Enforcement & Administration

Part 1201 Uniform Code:  Procedure for
Certain Classes of Buildings

New Code Regulations for the Town of North Elba/Village of Lake Placid are available. 
Effective Date:  January 1, 2011

Darci LaFave, Codes and Planning Coordinator
E-mail:  coordinator@northelba.org

Britt Pickard, Building and Planning Clerk
E-mail:  planning@northelba.org                                                 

18th Annual Northern Adirondack Code Enforcement Officers Educational Conference. 
March 4, 2013 - March 7, 2013 at the Crowne Plaza in Lake Placid New York.
                                                                                      

Building Department

The Town of North Elba Building Department has many functions which include the receipt and review of applications for building and electrical permits; review of related plans; issuance of permits; and conduct of related field inspections.  The inspections ensure that the work being performed is in compliance with the current building codes and Town regulations. 

The Building Department provides the issuance of the following permits per New York State Building Code:

1. Building Permits - issued for the construction of new residential construction, new commercial construction, additions, alterations, renovations, sheds, decks, pools, roofing, siding, garages, fences, satellite dishes, etc.
2. Electrical Permits - issued for the installation of wiring systems in new buildings, new additions, electric heat, service changes/upgrades, etc.
3. New Electrical - service changes/upgrades, etc.
4. Certificates of Occupancy - issued upon completion of new construction and major renovations.
5. Certificate of Compliance for Equipment
   

Building Department Forms & Information

Application Worksheet for Building Permit
Building Permit Application
Demolition Permit Application
Electrical Sign off
Inspection Checklist
Other Permit Fees
Square Footage Worksheet for Building Permit Application
Town of North Elba Noise Ordinance--Exerpt from Local Law No. 4 of 1999
Truss Information

Codes & Zoning Services

The Planning Department includes the Joint Review Board and Zoning Board of Appeals.

Darci LaFave, as Codes and Planning coordinator, acts as a liason between the Applicant and the Joint Review Board and the Zoning Board of Appeals.

Joint Review Board

The administrative body charged with responsibility for reviewing, approving, conditioning, or denying applications for a specific type of land use such as conditional use permit, or site plan or subdivision approval.

Zoning Board of Appeals

Under state statutes, a zoning board of appeals must be formed when a local legislature adopts its zoning law. The essential function of the zoning board of appeals is to grant variances. In this capacity it protects landowners from the unfair application of the laws in particular circumstances. The zoning board of appeals also hears appeals from the decisions of the zoning enforcement officer or building inspector when interpretations of the zoning ordinance are involved.

Zoning and Land Use Forms & Information

Application for Minor Subdivision
Application to Joint Review Board
Area Variance
Guide for Minor Projects--Stormwater Management
Interpretation Variance Application
Joint Review Board Calendar for 2012
Sign Permit Application
Stormwater Management Ordinance
Use Variance Application
Zoning Board of Appeals Application
Zoning Board of Appeals Calendar for 2012