Mark Fraser, Chairman
RoseMarie Fabiano, Member
Roger Garcia, Member
James Ferrick, Member
Lorraine Marianni, Member
John Maxwell, Member
John Lupinacci – Member

Zoning Board of Appeals
Town of Carmel
60 McAlpin Avenue
Mahopac , New York 10541
Telephone: (845) 628-1500
Fax: (845) 628-7085


New York State law requires that the Town Board appoint a Zoning Board of Appeals which shall have the power to vary or modify the application of any of the regulations or provisions of the Zoning Ordinance relating to the use, construction or alteration of buildings or structures or the use of land in accordance with New York State Law. It also interprets the Zoning Ordinance when requested to by the Director of Code Enforcement.

The Town of Carmel Zoning Board of Appeals consists of seven members and usually meets the fourth Thursday of each month at 7:30 P.M. All meetings are subject to change due to holidays, weather, etc. All applications must be filed approximately two weeks prior to the meeting.

Appeals are heard from decisions of the Building Inspector/Director of Codes Enforcement and the Architectural Review Board as well as referrals from the Planning Board of the Town of Carmel .

Board members must have a general familiarity with the Town Zoning Ordinance including the schedule of district regulations and be able to read surveys and site plans.

Please contact Peggy Moore, Secretary to the Zoning Board of Appeals, at the above address/phone number, with any questions.