Municipal Agencies Flashcards
The Building Department is responsible for…
enforcing the building code and issuing building/construction permits.
In order to begin construction or renovation on a property, the property owner must first…
submit construction drawings for approval. Once the construction drawings are approved, a building permit may be issued, which allows the building contractor to commence work on the property.
The following are functions of the Architectural Review Board:
– promotes the orderly and harmonious development of the municipality.
– protects a municipality’s cultural heritage.
Planning Board is a local elected or appointed government board charged with…
recommending to the local town or city council the boundaries of the various zoning districts and appropriate regulations to be enforced therein.
The following are functions of the planning board:
– prepare and amend a master plan for the community.
– implement the master plan through site plan and subdivision ordinances and recommendations to other agencies.
– make investigations, maps and reports, and recommendations that relate to the planning and development of the municipality.
– recommend amendments to the zoning ordinance or map.
Historic Preservation / Landmark Commissions were established to review…
proposed projects within historic districts for compliance with standards established for new development or alteration or improvement of historic buildings and landmarks.
The following are functions of the Historic Preservation / Landmark Commission:
– recommend to the municipality the adoption of ordinances preserving historic districts, landmarks, and historic sites.
– review and approve applications for construction, alteration, demolition, and relocation of a historical property.
– recognize sub-districts within a preservation district. Allows the commission to adopt guidelines regulating properties in the sub-district.
The Municipal Engineer performs the following basic functions:
– Estimate the costs of paving, sewers and sidewalks, and other public works projects.
– Supervise streets and other public works activities
– Issue permits to private contractors for street openings and curb and gutter construction.
– Assume responsibility for sewage, water supply, distribution systems.
The NYS Department of Health performs the following basic functions:
– Drinking water safety, including standards for private and community well construction and well water safety and regulation.
– Septic tank approval.
– Certain wastewater treatment approval.
