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ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
| Zoning Enforcement Officer: | Edward D. Collins, Sr. |
| Chairman: | John Smith |
| Members: | William Bridson Robin Mark Charles Neumann Scott TeWinkle |
| Secretary: | Katie Kelsch |
| E-mail: steinmetz@ontariotown.org | |
| Telephone: | (315) 524-7170 x302 |
| Fax: | (315) 524-4903 |
| Meetings: | Zoning Board Meetings are held the first Wednesday of every month at 7:00PM at the Ontario Town Hall, 1850 Ridge Rd., Ontario, N.Y. 14519 |
The Zoning Board of Appeals reviews applications for use and area variances as well as for a special permit to use and existing building. Any questions regarding guidelines for variances or special permit uses may be directed to Edward D. Collins, Sr., Building Inspector/Code Enforcement Officer or his staff.
A zoning map is available at the Building Department in the Town Hall Office, 1850 Ridge Road, Ontario, N.Y. Zoning Regulations are available for the public to purchase at a cost of $10.00. Lot size and setback requirements are listed below. If you are not sure if a variance is required for your project, please contact the Building Department.
Lot Size, Structure Size and Setback Requirements
How To File An Application
Applicants must fill out and submit a notarized, signed copy of the application and a copy of an instrument survey or tape location map showing the project (addition, deck, etc.) they are constructing with the distance to the property lines. A complete package must be received by the deadline date below to be included on the agenda. Checks must be made payable to the Ontario Town Clerk. A complete package includes the signed, notarized application form, map, and check.
Applications may be downloaded.
2012 Application Deadline and Meeting Dates
Zoning Board of Appeals -
First Wednesday of the Month at 7:00PM
Printable version of
schedule
Meeting
Minutes
| Filing Deadline | Meeting Date |
| Dec. 16, 2011 | Jan. 4 |
| Jan. 13 | Feb. 1 |
| Feb. 17 | March 7 |
| March 16 | April 4 |
| April 13 | May 2 |
| May 18 | June 6 |
| June 15 | July 11 |
| July 13 | Aug. 1 |
| Aug. 17 | Sept. 5 |
| Sept. 14 | Oct. 3 |
| Oct. 9 | Nov. 7 |
| Nov. 13 | Dec. 5 |
| Dec. 14 | Jan. 2, 2013 |
Public Posting Fee $25.00
Application Fees
Residential $25.00
Commercial and Residential $100.00
Special Permit
Residential $50.00
Commercial and Residential $100.00
Home Occupation
The Town of Ontario encourages home business operations and occupations. Certain guidelines and criteria must be met to be classified as a home occupation. Please contact our office for more detailed information.
PLANNING BOARD
| Chairman: | Eduard Kerkhoven |
| Members: | Joseph
Catalano Jason Coleman Stephen Leaty Gerald Smith |
| Secretary: | Katie Kelsch |
| E-Mail: steinmetz@ontariotown.org | |
| Telephone: | (315) 524-7170 x302 |
| Fax: | (315) 524-4903 |
| Meetings: | Planning Board Meetings are held the second Tuesday of every month at the Ontario Town Hall, 1850 Ridge Rd., Ontario, NY 14519 |
The Town of Ontario has adopted new Land Development Regulations and Public Works Requirements as of October, 2008. Copies are available in the Building Department at a cost of $15.00. The Planning Board reviews applications for subdivisions, site plans and special permits for new construction. Questions relative to the above may be directed to Edward D. Collins, Sr., Building Inspector/Code Enforcement Officer or his staff.
How to File an Application for Subdivision, Site Plan or Special Permit
Applicants must fill out appropriate forms pertaining to their project. Forms listed below may be downloaded. All projects need an Agricultural Data Statement and a State Environmental Assessment Form. Depending on the classification of your project, either Unlisted, Type I or Type II under 6 NYCRR Part 617 of the Environmental Conservation Law, a short or full environmental form will be required. Thirteen copies of the map must be submitted with the application forms, and appropriate fee for an application to be considered complete and placed on the Planning Board Agenda.
Minor subdivisions require sketch and final approval. Major subdivisions require sketch, preliminary and final approval.
Article V, taken from the Land Development Regulations
Application Forms
SEQR Forms::
Short Environmental Assessment Form
Full Environmental Assessment Form (Part 1 only)
2012 Application Deadline and Meeting Dates
Planning Board
Second Tuesday of the Month Public Hearing at 7:30 PM
| Filing Deadline | Meeting Date |
| Dec. 16, 2011 | Jan. 10 |
| Jan. 13 | Feb. 14 |
| Feb. 17 | March 13 |
| March 16 | April 10 |
| April 13 | May 8 |
| May 18 | June 12 |
| June 15 | July 10 |
| July 13 | Aug. 14 |
| Aug. 17 | Sept. 11 |
| Sept. 14 | Oct. 9 |
| Oct. 9 | Nov. 13 |
| Nov. 13 | Dec. 11 |
| Dec. 14 | Jan. 8, 2013 |
Application Fees
Application Fees and Engineering Review Fees must be paid to be placed on the Planning Board Agenda
Application Fees
| Minor Subdivision (four lots or less) |
$ 100.00 |
| Major Subdivision (more than four lots) |
$ 150.00 |
| Special Permit (residential) |
$ 75.00 |
| Special Permit (commercial/industrial) |
$ 150.00 |
| Re-approve final plans; no changes |
$ 50.00 |
| Re-approve final plans with changes |
$ 100.00 |
| (per hour fee for engineering review) |
Residential Engineering Review Fees
| Public Posting Fee |
$ 25.00 |
| (sketch, preliminary & final plans) | |
| Single Lot Subdivision/site plan | $400.00 per lot plus above application fee |
| Two Lot Subdivision/site plan | $500.00 base fee with above application fee |
| 3 - 10 Lot Subdivision/site plan | $600.00 base fee plus $140.00/lot over 3 lots and application fee |
| More than 10 Lot Subdivision/site plan | $1,700.00 plus $50.00/lot over 10 lots |
Commercial & Industrial Engineering Review Fees
| Review of concept plan | Actual cost - minimum fee of $100.00 plus application fee (Subdivision, site plan, sketch, preliminary, and final) |
| Single Parcel | $1,200.00 (Minimum Fee) plus application fee,
plus $.07 per square foot of building size |
| Two Parcels | $1,400.00 (Minimum Fee) plus application fee |
| 3 - 10 Parcels | $1,600.00 plus $150.00/parcel over 3 plus application fee |
| Over 10 Parcels | $2,000.00 plus $70.00/parcel over 10 plus application fee |