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Building Code, Fire Prevention Code, and Fee Schedules

2026last touched · 14 source resolutions
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Resolutions adopting and amending the Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code, adopting and amending the fee schedule for building permits, zoning applications, planning board reviews, and code enforcement actions.
In force, by year of last update
2026this year
Village Fee Schedule — Current Adopted Schedule
The Board of Trustees adopted an updated Village Fee Schedule for permits, applications, licenses, records, inspections, and other municipal services, effective June 1, 2026. All prior fee schedules or portions thereof inconsistent with this resolution are superseded as of that date.[14]
Village Clerk — Fee Schedule Maintenance Duty
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.[14]
Stop Work Order — Fee to Lift
A fee of $250 is charged for lifting a Stop Work Order, added to the Building, Planning & Zoning Department Fee Schedule.[12][14]
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.[12][14]
Escrow Requirement — Building, Planning & Zoning Fees
The Building, Planning & Zoning fee schedule includes a note that escrow may be required in connection with applicable permit and application fees.[10][14]
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 as part of the current adopted fee schedule.[13][14]
2011
Building and Fire Protection Code — Chapter 95 (Local Law 2-2011)
The Village approved updated Chapter 95, incorporating the New York State Building Code and Fire Protection Code into the Village Code as Local Law 2-2011, to keep the Village in compliance with state law and to authorize administration of points of assembly.[7]
Operating Permits — 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.[8]
2008
Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code — Local Law 1-2006
The Village of Red Hook enacted Local Law Number 1-2006 to supplement and replace the prior law addressing issues contained in the new Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code. A supplement to the Title 19 Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code was subsequently enforced retroactively to Local Law 1-2006.[3][4]
History · superseded or expired
2024
Building, Planning & Zoning Fee Schedule — 2024 Amendment
Superseded by the 2026 comprehensive fee schedule. The 2024 amendment added fees associated with §200-18.1 Animal husbandry, hens and honeybees, effective immediately on July 15, 2024.[13]
2022
Building, Planning & Zoning Fee Schedule — June 2022 Revision
Superseded by the August 8, 2022 formal adoption and ultimately by the 2026 comprehensive fee schedule. The revised schedule was accepted effective June 14, 2022 with a note that escrow may be required.[10]
Building, Planning & Zoning Fee Schedule — August 2022 Adoption
Superseded by the 2024 amendment and ultimately by the 2026 comprehensive fee schedule. The August 8, 2022 schedule included amendments for residential construction minimums, fence permits in linear feet, oil tank replacements, and new electrical work/upgrade fees.[11]
2018
Building and Zoning Department Fee Schedule — June 2018 Increase
Superseded by the June 2022 and August 2022 fee schedule updates, and ultimately by the 2026 comprehensive fee schedule. Fees were increased effective June 1, 2018 per Exhibit A.[9]
2011
Zoning Fee Revenue — 2011 Budget Adjustment
Superseded by subsequent fee schedule updates. Zoning fees were increased in the revenue side of the budget in anticipation of Anderson Commons building permits and more development activity.[6]
2010
Zoning Fees — 2010 Increase
Superseded by subsequent fee schedule updates. The Board approved an increase in zoning fees as submitted by Trustee Trapp and Sam Harkins, effective immediately in June 2010.[5]
2008
Zoning Fee Schedule — 2008 Increase
Superseded by the 2010 zoning fee increase and ultimately by the 2026 comprehensive fee schedule. The 2008 schedule covered 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]2008-02-04Title 19 Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code
  4. [4]2008-07-07Uniform Fire Protection Code Supplement
  5. [5]2010-06-07Resolution to Increase Zoning Fees
  6. [6]2011-04-29Increase zoning fee revenue
  7. [7]2011-06-06Chapter 95 – Building and Fire Protection Code
  8. [8]2011-08-19Operating permits for places of assembly
  9. [9]2018-05-14Building Fees - Increase in Fees/Rates for Building and Zoning Department
  10. [10]2022-06-13Building and zoning fee schedule update
  11. [11]2022-08-08Building/Planning & Zoning Department Fees
  12. [12]2023-07-10RESOLUTION TO ADD FEES RELATING TO STOP WORK ORDERS TO THE BUILDING/PLANNING/ZONING DEPARTMENT FEE SCHEDULE
  13. [13]2024-07-15RESOLUTION TO ADOPT AMENDED BUILDING/PLANNING & ZONING DEPARTMENT FEE SCHEDULE
  14. [14]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.