Zoning Board
William Maskiell
Chair
The Town of Putnam Valley Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) consists of five members, with advisement from the Town Engineer, Town Counsel, and Building Inspector. The ZBA interprets local zoning laws on projects referred to the board by the Building Inspector, who first issues a denial of an application. The ZBA grants or denies relief in the form of variances to such projects, hearing appeals on setbacks and other zoning restrictions while keeping in mind neighborhood boundaries and community welfare. The ZBA holds a public hearing monthly to hear and make determinations on said appeals.
Zoning Board of Appeals
- William Maskiell – Chair
- Michele Babnik – Senior Clerk to Zoning Board of Appeals
- Peter Belefant – Member
- Robert Campo – Member
- Fred Finger – Member
- Susan Caddoo – Member
- Jillian Irizarry – Ad-Hoc
- Todd Atkinson – Town Engineer
- Porco and Lusardi, LLP– Planning & Zoning Counsel
- C.J. Brooks, Councilman – Town Board Liaison
Important Notices
- Please check the Town Calendar for upcoming meetings. CLICK HERE.
Zoning Board of Appeals Fees
2026 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS FEES
*Refer to Section 165.88 of the Putnam Valley Zoning Ordinance.
| Interpretation | $375.00 † |
| Area Variance | $250.00 † |
| Use Variance | $425.00 † |
| New Houses | $325.00 † |
| Rehearing | $325.00 † |
| Rehearing – Beyond 30 days | $350.00 † |
| 280-A | $275.00 |
| Area Variances requested after construction: | |
| Livable Space | $750.00** |
| Sheds, Pools, etc. | $525.00 |
| Decks | $525.00 |
| † All fees include Non-returnable Sign | |
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** Up to 600 square foot renovation. Any square footage above 600 would be assessed at $1,500.00, except for accessory apartment renovation, for which the fees would be $3,000.00. |
Contact Us
Office Hours: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM | Monday through Friday
Zoning Department:
Phone: 845.526.3740 | Email: bldgzoning_ff@putnamvalley.gov
