To issue zoning permits in compliance with the provisions of this chapter.

Upon finding that any provision of this chapter is being violated, to notify, in writing, the person responsible for such violation and the action necessary to correct said violation.

To order the discontinuance of illegal uses of land, buildings or structures.

To order the removal of illegal buildings or structures or illegal additions or structural alterations.

To order the discontinuance of any illegal work being done.

To take any other action authorized by this chapter to assure compliance with or prevent violations of this chapter.

To issue appearance tickets to violators and simultaneously file any information with the local Justice in event of a persistent violation.

To submit a written monthly report to the Municipal Board describing and enumerating actions taken and permits issued under this chapter.

No building or structure shall be erected, reconstructed, moved, added to or enlarged, nor shall any use of buildings or land be established or changed, without a zoning permit issued by the Building Inspector in compliance with this chapter.

Expiration of permits. If the work for which a zoning permit is issued has not begun within six months of the date of issuance, said permit shall expire. If the work for which a zoning permit has been issued has not been substantially completed within two years of the date of the permit, said permit shall expire.

Occupancy and use of buildings hereafter erected, altered, moved or extended.

Change in the use of an existing building.

Occupancy and use of vacant land, except for any use consisting primarily of tilling the soil or similar customary agricultural use.

Fences, signs and small outbuildings, including certificate of compliance: $2.

Other zoning permits: $5.

Certificate of zoning compliance: $2.

Appeals for a variance: $10.

Application for special permit: $10.

Application for zoning change: $30.

The Mayor shall provide for the appointment of a Board of Appeals consisting of three or five members, one of whom shall be appointed Chairman by the Mayor for a period of three years. The first appointments of members thereto shall be for terms so fixed that at least one will expire at the end of each official year commencing at the end of the current such year and continuing in succeeding years until the entire original appointments run out. At the expiration of each original appointment, the succeeding members shall be appointed for three-year terms in the case of a three-member Board, and five-year terms in the case of a five-member Board. No such term shall exceed five years. Vacancies shall be filled for the unexpired term of the member whose place has become vacant.

No person who is a member of the Village Board of Trustees shall be eligible for membership on such Board of Appeals.

The Mayor shall have the power to remove any member of the Board for cause and after public hearing.

Administrative review. To hear and decide appeals from and review any order, requirement, decision or determination made by an administrative official charged with the enforcement of this chapter. The concurring vote of a majority of the Board shall be necessary to reverse any order, requirement, decision or determination of any such administrative official or to decide in favor of the applicant on any matter upon which it is required to pass under this chapter.

Referrals. To hear and decide all matters referred to it upon which it is required to pass under this chapter.

Interpretation. To decide any question involving the interpretation of any provision of this chapter, including determination of the exact location of any zoning district boundary in case of uncertainty with respect thereto.

Variances. To authorize, upon appeals in specific cases, such variance from the terms of this chapter as will not be contrary to the public interest according to standards specified herein.

Public hearing. Notice shall be given at least 10 days in advance of public hearing. The owner of the property for which the variance is sought or his agent shall be notified by mail. Notice of such hearings shall be posted on the property for which the variance is sought, at the Municipal Hall and in one other public place at least 10 days prior to the public hearing. Any party may appear in person or by agent or attorney.

The Board of Appeals shall make a finding as is empowered under the section of this chapter described in the application, to grant the variance, provided that the granting of the variance will not adversely affect the public interest.

That there are unique physical conditions, including irregularity, narrowness or shallowness of lot size or shape, or exceptional topographic or other physical conditions peculiar to and inherent in the particular zoning lot; and that, as a result of such unique physical conditions, difficulties or unnecessary hardship arises in complying strictly with the use of bulk provisions herein; and that the alleged practical difficulties or unnecessary hardship are not applicable generally to other land or structures in the same district.

That literal interpretation of the provisions of this chapter would deprive the applicant of rights commonly enjoyed by other properties in the same district under the terms of this chapter.

That the special conditions and circumstances do not result from the actions of the applicant.

That granting the variance requested will not confer on the applicant any special privilege that is denied by this chapter to other lands, structures or buildings in the same district.

That the variance, if authorized, will not alter the essential character of the neighborhood or district in which the affected property is located nor substantially or permanently impair the appropriate use or development of adjacent property nor be detrimental to the public welfare.

That the variance, if authorized, will represent the minimum variance that will afford relief and will represent the least modifications possible of the regulations involved.

Site plan checklist:

The applicable required fee shall be as set forth from time to time by resolution of the Board of Trustees.

General considerations.

Consultant review. The Planning Board may consult with the Village Building Inspector, Fire Commissioners, County Planning Board, other local and county officials and its designated consultants, in addition to representatives of federal and state agencies, including but not limited to the Soil Conservation Service, the State Department of Transportation and the State Department of Environmental Conservation.

Public hearing. The Planning Board shall conduct a public hearing on the site plan. The date of the public hearing shall be within 62 days of the receipt of the application for the site plan approval and shall be advertised in the official newspaper of general circulation in the Village at least 10 days before the public hearing.

The Planning Board shall render a decision within 62 days after the public hearing on the site plan. If no decision is made within 62 days after the public hearing, the site plan shall be considered approved.

The Planning Board's action shall be in the form of a written statement to the applicant stating whether or not the site plan is approved, disapproved or approved with modifications. If the site plan is disapproved, the Planning Board's statements will contain the reasons for such findings.

In the case of disapproval, the Planning Board may recommend further study of the site plan and resubmission to the Planning Board after it has been revised or redesigned. Failure of the applicant to make any required modification will result in the disapproval of site plan application.