Departments
Zoning Enforcement Officer: Duties - Reviews and acts on all land development project applications for compliance with Lee's zoning law. Answers and investigates complaints related to zoning violations. Also serves as the town’s flood hazard and flood plain administrator, reviewing all projects for encroachment and mitigation in areas subject to flooding and designated wetland protection.
Zoning applications are required for all new construction, expanding the perimeter or height of any existing structure, swimming pools, tennis courts, satellite dishes, or any other accessory structure regardless of size. Any change in use of a structure requires a permit. Zoning applications are not required for fencing, driveways, walkways, dry wells, septic systems or any repairs, renovations or remodeling that does not change the existing shape, height or usage of a structure.
Exemption from a zoning permit does not necessarily mean exemption from a building permit. Please call the Codes Department for further information.
Monitoring the use of land according to town-wide development plan, including the placement, type and use of structures upon each parcel.
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Zoning Board of Appeals 2012 Chairperson
Paul Phister Email: Phone: (315) 339-3113 |
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Zoning Board of Appeals 2012 Vice Chair
William Young Email: Phone: (315) 336-5708 |
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Zoning Board of Appeals Member
Mark Rabe Email: Phone: (315) 339-0732 |
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Zoning Board of Appeals Member
David Russell Sr. |
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Zoning Board of Appeals Member
David Bergstrom Phone: 336-1104 |
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Ad-Hoc Member
Ernestine Baumann Email: Phone: (315) 337-7315 |
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Town of Lee Zoning Ordinance
Town of Lee Ordinance and Site Plan Review, as adopted by the Lee Town Board in September 2009.
This may be downloaded for your convenience. Hardcopy also available at the Lee Town Hall for a $10 fee. |
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Zoning of Appeals Guidelines
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Building Permit Fee Schedule
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Farmland Protection Board Agricultural District
This is the form that landowners submit to the Farmland Protection Board their properties to be enrolled within a New York State Agricultural District. Annual Open Enrollment Period is in January, whereby owners can apply to enroll within a district without having to wait until a district is open for review during the eight year cycle.
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