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Building, Planning, and Zoning Fee Schedule

2026last touched · 10 source resolutions
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Resolutions establishing and amending the comprehensive fee schedule for building permits, planning applications, zoning reviews, code enforcement actions, and zoning office applications.
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2026this year
Comprehensive Fee Schedule Adoption
The Village of Red Hook Board of Trustees adopted an updated Village Fee Schedule covering permits, applications, licenses, records, inspections, and other municipal services. The schedule takes effect June 1, 2026, and all prior fee schedules or portions thereof inconsistent with this resolution are superseded as of that date.[10]
Fee Schedule Public Availability
The Village Clerk is authorized and directed to maintain the adopted fee schedule in the official records of the Village and to make it available for public inspection.[10]
Stop Work Order Lifting Fee
A fee of $250 is charged for lifting a Stop Work Order, added to the Building, Planning & Zoning Department Fee Schedule. This fee was established to disincentivize construction without proper permits.[8][10]
Stop Work Order Violation Fee
A fee of $500 per day is charged for violating a Stop Work Order, added to the Building, Planning & Zoning Department Fee Schedule. This fee was established to disincentivize construction without proper permits.[8][10]
Animal Husbandry, Hens, and Honeybees Permit Fees
Fees associated with §200-18.1 Animal Husbandry, Hens and Honeybees are included in the Building, Planning & Zoning Department Fee Schedule. These fees were adopted as part of the amended fee schedule and carried forward into the current comprehensive schedule effective June 1, 2026.[9][10]
Escrow Requirement Notice
The Building, Planning & Zoning fee schedule includes a notation that escrow may be required in connection with applicable applications or permits.[6][10]
Operating Permits for Places of Assembly
Operating permits are required for all churches and places of assembly at a cost of $50.00 per permit, with a validity period of 3 years.[4][10]
History · superseded or expired
2024
2024 Amended Building, Planning & Zoning Fee Schedule
Superseded by the comprehensive fee schedule adopted effective June 1, 2026. The 2024 amendment adopted the fee schedule including fees for animal husbandry, hens, and honeybees under §200-18.1, effective immediately on July 15, 2024.[9]
2022
June 2022 Building, Planning & Zoning Fee Schedule
Superseded by the August 2022 revision and ultimately by the 2026 comprehensive fee schedule. The revised fee schedule was accepted effective June 14, 2022, with a notation that escrow may be required.[6]
August 2022 Building, Planning & Zoning Fee Schedule
Superseded by the 2024 and 2026 fee schedule amendments. The Village adopted a revised fee schedule effective August 8, 2022, including amendments for residential construction minimums, fence permits in linear feet, oil tank replacements, and new electrical work/upgrade fees.[7]
2018
2018 Building and Zoning Fee Increase
Superseded by subsequent fee schedule amendments. The Village authorized an increase in building and zoning department permit fees and other charges, effective June 1, 2018, with the new rate sheet distributed and posted on the Village website.[5]
2010
2010 Zoning Fee Increase
Superseded by subsequent fee schedule amendments. The Village approved an increase in zoning fees as submitted by Trustee Trapp and Sam Harkins, effective immediately on June 7, 2010.[3]
2008
2008 Zoning Fee Increase Schedule
Superseded by subsequent fee schedule amendments. The Village approved a new fee schedule for zoning applications and permits on January 7, 2008, including increases for subdivision applications, site plans, variances, building permits, sign applications, and mandatory fire inspections.[1][2]
Source resolutions
  1. [1]2008-01-07Zoning fee increase schedule
  2. [2]2008-01-07Accept zoning fee change
  3. [3]2010-06-07Resolution to Increase Zoning Fees
  4. [4]2011-08-19Operating permits for places of assembly
  5. [5]2018-05-14Building Fees - Increase in Fees/Rates for Building and Zoning Department
  6. [6]2022-06-13Building and zoning fee schedule update
  7. [7]2022-08-08Building/Planning & Zoning Department Fees
  8. [8]2023-07-10RESOLUTION TO ADD FEES RELATING TO STOP WORK ORDERS TO THE BUILDING/PLANNING/ZONING DEPARTMENT FEE SCHEDULE
  9. [9]2024-07-15RESOLUTION TO ADOPT AMENDED BUILDING/PLANNING & ZONING DEPARTMENT FEE SCHEDULE
  10. [10]2026-05-11Resolution to Adopt Fee Schedule as Amended

Synthesized from the chronological history of these resolutions. Each clause shows the year it was last established or amended. The text is a reading aid — for legal force, consult the source resolutions and the Village Code.