John Demarco, Deputy Town Attorney and Counsel to the Zoning Board of Appeals
Barry Barone
Grif Stappenbeck
Corrine Volo
Don Hauza
The Zoning Board of Appeals is granted two appellate functions: 1. review of applications for use and area variances 2. power to render interpretations of the zoning regulations.
Guidelines for Applicants to the Zoning Board of Appeals (NYS Document) : PDF LINK
Responsibilities of a Zoning Board Member:
Members are appointed to serve a term of five years.
Each member of the Zoning Board of Appeals shall attend a minimum of four (4) hours of NYS required training courses each year, measured during the period from January 1 to December 31.
Members of the Zoning Board of Appeals shall attend a minimum of eighty (80) percent of the regular meetings of such board held each year between January 1 and December 31.
Preparation for bi-weekly board meetings will include reviewing project materials and conducting site visits.
- Appointed to serve a term of 3 years (per Town Code section 52-2) - Will serve at board meetings when a member is absent or unable to participate on an application or matter before the Zoning Board - When so designated by the Chairman, the alternate member shall possess all the powers and responsibilities of such member of the Zoning Board - Must attend required NYS training courses (4 hours per year) - Will be expected to prepare for the bi-weekly meetings by reviewing project documents and completing site visits