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Michael Carnazza - Director of Codes Enforcement/Building
Inspector
Steven Velardo, Assistant Building Inspector
Town of Carmel
60 McAlpin Ave.
Mahopac, NY 10541
Telephone: (845) 628-1500
Fax:(845) 628-7085
Office Hours:
Monday through Friday 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
GENERAL INFORMATION
BUILDING PERMITS are required for new construction, additions, alterations, decks,
pool, garages, fireplaces, wood stoves, etc.
CERTIFICATES OF OCCUPANCY are required upon completion for all structures
with the exception of detached tool sheds and structures constructed prior to 1955.
CERTIFICATES OF COMPLIANCE are required for wood stoves and fireplaces.
The Zoning Board of Appeals considers appeals and requests for variances in
regard to the decisions of the Building Inspector concerning the Zoning Ordinance.
The Planning Board reviews all site plans and subdivisions. Site plan
approval is required for all uses of land with the exception of detached one family dwellings and detached two family dwellings and their permitted accessory uses, except as otherwise
provided by the zoning ordinance.
ANSWERS TO COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS
One commercial vehicle is permitted to be parked on residential property as an
accessory use provided that the vehicle has only one rear axle, does not exceed 25 ft. in length, and the gross motor weight does not exceed 15,000 pounds.
Building permits are not required for fences. However, they must be installed
to meet the Zoning Code. Front yard fences cannot exceed four feet in height. Side and rear yard fences cannot exceed six feet in height.
Building permits are required for patios or decks except those which are less then
12 inches in height measured at the highest point. See Deck Detail.
· Town of Carmel Deck Detail Illustration
Note: If you have a problem downloading or printing a form, please see our Help section.
Building inspections are done from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Fees are made payable to the Town of Carmel.
If a building does not require a Certificate of Occupancy, a pre-date letter may be requested for a fee of $75.00.
Building Department Forms
Note: If you have a problem downloading or printing a form, please see our Help section.
· Town of Carmel Application for a Building Permit
· Town of Carmel Requirements for a Certificate of Occupancy
· Town of Carmel Building Inspections Requirements
· Town of Carmel Plumbing Application
· Town of Carmel Affidavit for Operable Smoke Detectors
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