Code Enforcement & Zoning Enforcement Officers

 

Colin Mangan
codes@townofessexny.gov
Code Officer
NYS CE-1002475
(518) 963-4287 x5
(518) 545-7433 (c)

OFFICE HOURS
Mondays, 8am-12pm

OUT-OF-OFFICE HOURS
Monday - Friday, 7am-5pm

Greg Gordon
zoning@townofessexny.gov
Zoning Officer

(518) 963-4287 x5

***Greg will have limited email availability between 10/10 and 10/20***

OFFICE HOURS
By appointment

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CODES

The Code Enforcement Officer is the administrative officer charged with the duty of enforcing the rules and regulations set forth by the by the New York State State Department Division of Building Standards and Codes (Local Law 2008-1). All applications for Building Permits are submitted to the Code Enforcement Officer.

 

ZONING

The Zoning Officer is the administrative officer charged with enforcing the provisions of the Town of Essex Zoning Law (Local Law 01-2023). Any person intending to engage in an activity that may be subject to the Zoning Law must meet with the Zoning Officer as early as possible to determine which, if any, permits and approvals may be required.

If you are seeking a permit to renovate your home or to build an addition, deck, garage or shed, we can assist you. We also look forward to working with any commercial endeavors you may have. Give us a call or click below to get applications and permits.

Forms, Applications and Documents for Permitting

  • Building Permit Application (PDF)

  • Zoning Permit or Zoning Compliance Application (PDF)

  • Zoning Complaint of Violation (Confidential) (PDF)

  • Zoning Owner Consent to Represent (PDF)

  • Sign Permit Application (PDF)

  • New York State Unified Solar Permit (PDF)

  • Short Environmental Assessment Form (PDF)

  • Fee Schedule (effective January 1, 2023) - (PDF) (NOTE: Please consult with the Codes Officer for the exact fee amount required before writing your check. The Fee Schedule document is a guide, but the Code Officer provides the final determination.)

  • Commercial Solar Permit Fee Schedule (PDF) (effective November 14, 2024)

  • Asbestos documents

    • Asbestos Survey - Notice to Building Permit Applicants (PDF)

    • Asbestos in New York State - Removal Facts and Responsibilities (PDF)

  • Agricultural Building Guidance (PDF)

  • Shipping/Storage Container Guidance (PDF)

  • Local Law #1-2008 - Code Enforcement Law (PDF)

    • Section #4 - Building Permit information

    • Section #6 - Stop Work Orders

    • Section #7 - Certificate of Occupancy

  • Site Plan Map Making Tips (PDF)


***All permit applications are supposed to include a workers comp certificate, or this exemption paperwork. You are exempt from holding workers comp policy if you are a sole proprietor with no employees, or the homeowner doing the work yourself. PDF waiver if performing the work yourself.***

  • 2022 Uniform Code Administration and Enforcement Report (PDF)