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Zoning Code and Map Governance

2026last touched · 21 source resolutions
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Local laws and resolutions amending the text of the village zoning ordinance, amending the official zoning map, and setting or amending the schedule of fees for zoning and building department applications.
In force, by year of last update
2026this year
Official Village Fee Schedule
The Board 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 All prior fee schedules or portions thereof inconsistent with this resolution are superseded as of that date. The Village Clerk is directed to maintain the adopted fee schedule in official records and make it available for public inspection.[21]
2023
Internally Illuminated Window Signs
The Board adopted Local Law No. 1 of 2023 permitting non-residential uses to install one internally illuminated window sign not to exceed 1.5 square feet, subject to specified conditions. Only one such sign is permitted per non-residential entity.[16]
Stop Work Order — Fee to Lift
A fee of $250 for lifting a stop work order was added to the Building, Planning & Zoning Department Fee Schedule, effective immediately upon adoption on July 10, 2023.[17]
Stop Work Order — Violation Fee
A fee of $500 per day for violating a stop work order was added to the Building, Planning & Zoning Department Fee Schedule, effective immediately upon adoption on July 10, 2023.[17]
Day-Care Facilities Zoning Regulations
The Board adopted Local Law No. 3 of 2023 amending zoning regulations to allow day-care facilities in the General Business and Gateway Business zoning districts, reducing regulatory barriers to opening new day-care facilities within the Village. A Negative Declaration was issued finding no significant adverse environmental impacts.[18]
Neighborhood Mixed Use District — Permitted Uses Clarification
The Board adopted Local Law No. 4 of 2023 clarifying that residential, commercial, or mixed-uses are permitted on a single lot in the Neighborhood Mixed Use District. A Negative Declaration was issued finding no significant adverse environmental impacts.[19]
2022
Gateway Business District — Zoning Map and Text Amendment
The Board adopted Local Law No. 2 of 2022, entitled "A Local Law to Amend the Official Zoning Map of the Village of Red Hook, Create the Gateway Business District, and Make Other Associated Changes." The Board overrode the recommendations of the Dutchess County Department of Planning and Development and issued a Negative Declaration finding no significant adverse environmental impacts.[12]
Zoning Map Typographical Corrections and Artisan Salesroom Definition
The Board adopted Local Law No. 3 of 2022 to correct typographical errors on the Zoning Map with respect to certain tax parcel numbers and to provide a definition for "salesroom or shops of a builder, contractor or artisan" as a use already permitted in the Gateway Business District.[14]
Escrow Requirement for Zoning and Building Applications
The Building, Planning & Zoning Department fee schedule includes a note that escrow may be required in connection with applicable permit and application fees.[13]
2018
Motor Vehicle Service Stations Zoning Regulations
The Board adopted a local law modifying provisions of the Zoning Law regarding motor vehicle service stations and nonconforming uses and structures, consistent with the Village's Comprehensive Plan. A Negative Declaration was issued finding no significant adverse environmental impacts.[11]
2016
Zoning Map Amendment — Local Law 4-2016
The Board adopted Local Law No. 4 of 2016 amending the Official Zoning Map of the Village of Red Hook. A Negative Declaration was issued finding no significant adverse environmental impacts and no Draft Environmental Impact Statement was required.[9]
2014
Drive-Through Setback Requirement
Drive-throughs shall be located a minimum of 50 feet from a street or intersection of streets, with the measurement beginning at the right-of-way.[8]
2012
Official Zoning Map — October 2012
The Board approved the revised zoning map dated October 4, 2012 as the official zoning map of the Village of Red Hook, aligning zoning districts with existing property boundary lines, and authorized filing of the map in the Office of the Village Clerk. The Board reaffirmed the original October 4, 2010 negative declaration in connection with this adoption.[7]
Firehouse Lane Zoning — Lots A, B, and C
Zoning lots A, B, and C on Firehouse Lane are classified in the NMU (Neighborhood Mixed Use) zone. LC zone line revisions include a reference to the wetland overlay map for future consideration.[6]
History · superseded or expired
2024
Building/Planning & Zoning Fee Schedule — July 2024
Superseded by the comprehensive Village Fee Schedule adopted effective June 1, 2026. This schedule had added fees associated with §200-18.1 animal husbandry, hens, and honeybees.[20]
2022
Building/Planning & Zoning Fee Schedule — June 2022
Superseded by the revised fee schedule adopted August 8, 2022, and ultimately by the comprehensive fee schedule adopted June 1, 2026.[13]
Building/Planning & Zoning Fee Schedule — August 2022
Superseded by the amended fee schedule adopted July 15, 2024, which added animal husbandry, hens, and honeybee fees, and ultimately by the comprehensive fee schedule adopted June 1, 2026.[15]
2018
Building and Zoning Department Fee Schedule — June 2018
Superseded by the revised fee schedule effective August 8, 2022, and ultimately by the comprehensive fee schedule adopted June 1, 2026.[10]
2012
Firehouse Lane Zoning — Failed Motion (Lots A and C Only)
Failed motion to combine only lots A and C on Firehouse Lane into the NMU zone while keeping lot B in R-10,000. Superseded by the subsequent passed motion reclassifying all three lots into the NMU zone.[5]
2011
Zoning Fee Revenue Increase — Anderson Commons
Superseded by subsequent fee schedule updates. This resolution increased zoning fee revenue in anticipation of Anderson Commons building permits and increased development activity.[4]
2010
Zoning Fee Increase — 2010
Superseded by subsequent fee schedule updates in 2018, 2022, 2024, and ultimately by the comprehensive fee schedule adopted June 1, 2026.[3]
2008
Zoning Fee Schedule — 2008
Superseded by subsequent fee schedule increases in 2010, 2018, 2022, 2024, and ultimately by the comprehensive fee schedule adopted June 1, 2026.[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]2011-04-29Increase zoning fee revenue
  5. [5]2012-10-01Firehouse Lane zoning lot classification
  6. [6]2012-10-01Firehouse Lane zoning lot reclassification
  7. [7]2012-10-18Zoning Map Revision and Approval
  8. [8]2014-02-10Drive-through setback requirement
  9. [9]2016-09-12Local Law to Amend Official Zoning Map
  10. [10]2018-05-14Building Fees - Increase in Fees/Rates for Building and Zoning Department
  11. [11]2018-10-15A Local Law Related to Motor Vehicle Service Stations
  12. [12]2022-02-14RESOLUTION TO ADOPT PROPOSED LOCAL LAW 2 OF 2022 Gateway Business District
  13. [13]2022-06-13Building and zoning fee schedule update
  14. [14]2022-07-11A LOCAL LAW TO AMEND THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE VILLAGE OF RED HOOK AND DEFINE "SALESROOM OR SHOPS OF A BUILDER, CONTRACTOR OR ARTISAN"
  15. [15]2022-08-08Building/Planning & Zoning Department Fees
  16. [16]2023-06-12RESOLUTION TO ADOPT LOCAL LAW 1 of 2023, ENTITLED A LOCAL LAW TO PERMIT INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED WINDOW SIGNS IN THE VILLAGE OF RED HOOK
  17. [17]2023-07-10RESOLUTION TO ADD FEES RELATING TO STOP WORK ORDERS TO THE BUILDING/PLANNING/ZONING DEPARTMENT FEE SCHEDULE
  18. [18]2023-08-14RESOLUTION TO ADOPT LOCAL LAW 3 of 2023, ENTITLED A LOCAL LAW TO AMEND THE REGULATIONS FOR DAY-CARE FACILITIES
  19. [19]2023-12-11RESOLUTION TO ADOPT LOCAL LAW 4 of 2023, ENTITLED A LOCAL LAW TO CLARIFY THE PURPOSES AND INTENT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD MIXED USE DISTRICT
  20. [20]2024-07-15RESOLUTION TO ADOPT AMENDED BUILDING/PLANNING & ZONING DEPARTMENT FEE SCHEDULE
  21. [21]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.