Cold Spring ZBA Members Push for Faster Notice to Building Department After Vote
Sep 8, 2026
Board members discussed creating a consistent, rapid notification process (e.g., a brief email from the chair to the clerk/CEO) so the building inspector can begin permit review after an on‑record vote rather than waiting for the written resolution.
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After voting to approve the rear‑yard fence variance at 8 East Belvadier, ZBA members discussed procedural uncertainty about how and when the building department is informed so applicants can begin permitting. Several members said the practice has been informal and proposed a short email from the chair to the clerk that flags the referral decision so the building inspector can act before the written resolution is formally adopted.
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