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Zoning, Building, and Snow Removal Fee Schedules

2026last touched · 13 source resolutions
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Governs the current schedule of fees for zoning applications, building permits, site plan review, stop work orders, and fees charged to property owners for village sidewalk snow and ice clearing.
In force, by year of last update
2026this year
Sidewalk Snow/Ice Removal Obligation
Per Village Code Section 165-1, the owner and/or occupant of every building and/or lot of ground adjoining a sidewalk must remove all snow and ice within 24 hours after a snow/ice storm. If the owner or occupant neglects to do so, the Village will clear the sidewalk on their behalf and charge the expense to the property owner.[6][11][13]
Snow Removal Fee — First Offense
For a first offense in a season, the Village charges $2.00 per linear foot for snow removal, plus $0.50 per linear foot for sanding/salting if required. These fees are effective retroactive to the beginning of the 2025–2026 winter season.[13]
Snow Removal Fee — Second Offense
For a second offense in a season, the Village charges $3.00 per linear foot for snow removal, plus $0.75 per linear foot for sanding/salting if required. These fees are effective retroactive to the beginning of the 2025–2026 winter season.[13]
Snow Removal Fee — Third and Subsequent Offenses
For a third or any subsequent offense in a season, the Village charges $4.00 per linear foot for snow removal, plus $1.00 per linear foot for sanding/salting if required. These fees are effective retroactive to the beginning of the 2025–2026 winter season.[13]
Snow Removal Invoice Correction Directive
The Village Clerk is directed to amend any invoices already issued during the 2025–2026 winter season to conform to the revised tiered snow removal and salting fee schedule adopted January 12, 2026.[13]
2024
Building, Planning & Zoning Fee Schedule — General Authority
The Village of Red Hook maintains a Building, Planning & Zoning Department fee schedule governing permits and other processes. The current schedule was last comprehensively amended effective July 15, 2024, and incorporates all prior revisions including those adopted August 8, 2022. The Clerk is directed to distribute the rate sheet and post it on the Village website.[5][7][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, effective July 15, 2024.[10]
2023
Stop Work Order — Fee to Lift
A fee of $250 is charged to lift a Stop Work Order, added to the Building, Planning & Zoning Department Fee Schedule effective July 10, 2023.[9]
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 effective July 10, 2023.[9]
2022
Escrow Requirement Note
The Building, Planning & Zoning fee schedule includes a notation that escrow may be required for certain applications or permits.[7]
2011
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 each permit valid for 3 years.[4]
History · superseded or expired
2025
Snow Removal Fee — Flat Rate $4.00/Linear Foot and Salting $1.00/Linear Foot (2025)
Superseded by the tiered fee structure adopted January 12, 2026. Resolution 46-2025 set a flat snow removal fee of $4.00 per linear foot and added a sanding/salting fee of $1.00 per linear foot, effective December 8, 2025.[11][12]
2022
Snow Removal Fee — Flat Rate $2.00/Linear Foot (2022)
Superseded by Resolution 46-2025 and then by the tiered fee structure of Resolution 2-2026. The Village affirmed a flat fee of $2.00 per linear foot for Village-performed sidewalk snow and ice clearing, effective January 20, 2022.[6]
2018
Building and Zoning Fee Increase (2018)
Superseded by the revised fee schedule adopted June 13, 2022 and subsequently August 8, 2022. The Village increased building and zoning department permit fees and other charges effective June 1, 2018.[5]
2010
Zoning Fee Increase (2010)
Superseded by subsequent fee schedule updates. The Village approved an increase in zoning fees as submitted by Trustee Trapp and Sam Harkins, effective immediately June 7, 2010.[3]
2008
Zoning Fee Schedule (2008)
Superseded by subsequent fee schedule increases. The Village approved a new fee schedule for zoning applications and permits effective 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]2022-01-20RESOLUTION TO AFFIRM THE FEE CHARGED TO PROPERTY OWNER TO REIMBURSE VILLAGE FOR COST TO CLEAR SIDEWALKS IF THEY NEGLECT TO DO SO WITHIN 24-HOURS AFTER A SNOW/ICE STORM.
  7. [7]2022-06-13Building and zoning fee schedule update
  8. [8]2022-08-08Building/Planning & Zoning Department Fees
  9. [9]2023-07-10RESOLUTION TO ADD FEES RELATING TO STOP WORK ORDERS TO THE BUILDING/PLANNING/ZONING DEPARTMENT FEE SCHEDULE
  10. [10]2024-07-15RESOLUTION TO ADOPT AMENDED BUILDING/PLANNING & ZONING DEPARTMENT FEE SCHEDULE
  11. [11]2025-12-08Resolution to Increase the Snow Removal Fee and Add a Salting Fee
  12. [12]2025-12-08Amendment to snow removal fee
  13. [13]2026-01-12RESOLUTION TO REVISE THE SNOW REMOVAL AND SALTING FEE SCHEDULE

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.