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Board discusses permit-fee enforcement and tables sign permit for 5550 Route 23A
Summary
Code Enforcement presented permit and inspection totals and the board discussed measures to address applicants who misrepresent building costs; Town Attorney Jason Kovacs will prepare an affidavit under penalty of perjury for permit applications. The sign permit for 5550 Route 23A was tabled for applicant follow-up.
Town Code Enforcement provided the monthly permits and inspections report, including totals for building permits, short-term rentals (STR) permits, and inspection results. Rose Santiago commented on staff assistance, stating that "Donnie is doing an excellent job and is helpful with her workload." The board acknowledged the report and then discussed concerns about applicants misrepresenting building costs on permit applications.
Town Attorney Jason Kovacs suggested requiring applicants to sign an affidavit under penalty of perjury addressing declared building costs; he said he will prepare the form for inclusion with building permit applications. The board discussed whether to change rates by resolution or to revise existing law and tabled the matter for the next workshop meeting. Separately, the board discussed a sign permit application for 5550 Route 23A (R. Symanski). Supervisor Mahoney said the proposed sign text is vague and the site is not currently retail; the board agreed to notify the applicant and allow them to appear at the next meeting if they wish.
