Zoning Board of Appeals

Zoning Board meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 pm. Unless otherwise stated, meetings will be held in the Town Board Meeting Room, 1002 Ridge Road.

Responsibilities of a Zoning Board Member:

Members are appointed to serve a term of five years.

Each member of the Zoning Board of Appeals shall attend a minimum of four (4) hours of NYS required training courses each year, measured during the period from January 1 to December 31.

Members of the Zoning Board of Appeals shall attend a minimum of eighty (80) percent of the regular meetings of such board held each year between January 1 and December 31.

Preparation for bi-weekly board meetings will include reviewing project materials and conducting site visits.


Alternate Zoning Board Members:

  • Appointed to serve a term of 3 years (per Town Code section 52-2)
  • Will serve at board meetings when a member is absent or unable to participate on an application or matter before the Zoning Board  
  • When so designated by the Chairman, the alternate member shall possess all the powers and responsibilities of such member of the Zoning Board
  • Must attend required NYS training courses (4 hours per year)
  • Will be expected to prepare for the bi-weekly meetings by reviewing project documents and completing site visits


Current Zoning Board Members:

  • Michael Short, Chairperson
  • John Demarco, Deputy Town Attorney and Counsel to the Zoning Board of Appeals
  • Corrine Volo
  • Christopher Centola
  • James Spampinato
  • Adam Prescott
  • John Accorso, alternate member
  • Stacie Damelio, alternate member


Resources:

Guidelines for Applicants to the Zoning Board of Appeals