The Zoning Administrator manages and enforces the Zoning Law and provides technical assistance to the local review boards (Planning Board & Zoning Board of Appeals) in reviewing applications for development including Subdivisions, Conditional Uses and Variance Requests.
Contact:
PO Box 90
6604 State Route 8
Brant Lake, NY 12815
(518) 494-4245
Fax: (518) 494-5240
BEFORE building or installing any type of structure, septic system, sign
You must FIRST APPLY for a Zoning Compliance Certificate, Please talk to someone in the Zoning Office PRIOR to doing a project.
Zoning Office Forms and Applications:
- Application for Zoning Compliance Certificate (Land Use Permit)
- Authority to Act as Agent for Property Owner
- Dock Application 2022
- Sign Application/Permit
- FEE Schedule
- Fencing and Screening Regulations
- Intensity Regulations
(Setback requirements) Includes: Shoreline Dimensional Requirements - Zoning Complaint Form
- New Variance Application/Permit for Septic Wastewater Treatment System
- New Septic Permit Application
- Application and Compliance Certificate Travel Trailer (RV)
Warren County Forms:
- Warren County Building Permit (Zoning Compliance Certificate or Land Use Permit must first be obtained from the Town of Horicon)
APA Forms:
Zoning Law:
The Current Zoning Law is available by clicking the link below. If you would like a copy mailed to you please send your check or money order,
payable to the Town of Horicon, for $20.00 to Town Clerk, PO Box 90 Brant Lake, NY 12815.
Zoning Administrator's duties:
The Zoning Administrator administers and enforces the provisions of the Zoning Law and provides technical assistance to the local review boards (Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) in reviewing applications for development such as Subdivision, Conditional Uses, Variance requests from the Zoning Law. The Zoning Administrator issues Zoning Compliance Certificates (Land Use Permits) for new construction and Sewage (septic) Disposal Permits.
Now hiring for Zoning Administrator
For more information please call 518-494-3647
To contact the Zoning Office for all other questions call 518-494-4245
zoningplanning@horiconny.gov

Terri Katsch
Zoning Secretary
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) for the Town of Horicon is a five-member board appointed by the Town Board. The Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) considers applications for exceptions to the Town's Zoning regulations such as Area Variances, Use Variances, and Appeals/Interpretation of Determination from the Zoning Administrator. We welcome your questions and inquiries regarding the process for making an appeal or getting clarification of the town zoning laws.
Contact:
Zoning Administrator
PO Box 90 6604
State Route 8
Brant Lake, NY 12815
Phone: 518-494-4245
Fax: 518-494-5240
Email: zoningplanning@horiconny.gov
ZBA Members:
Cheryl Erickson, Chairperson
James Dewar
Rich Nawrot
Ross Schoembs
Troy Scripture
Larry Bell Alternate
ZBA Meetings
4th Tuesday of each month at 7:00 PM (except otherwise noted here).
Schedule: 2023 MEETING SCHEDULE for PB and ZBA
*Please note change to Zoning Board of Appeals meeting for May and December 2023
Next ZBA Meeting: February 28, 2023
Agenda: NONE
Meetings are held at the Horicon Community Center
6604 State Route 8 Brant Lake, NY 12815
Minutes are available on the bottom of this page.
Please Be Aware:
Variance Applications usually take (3) months to complete. The deadline for submittal of the application and ALL relevant materials is two (2) weeks or 14 calendar days prior to a regularly scheduled meeting. Please plan ahead!
Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) Forms:
Applications must be submitted 14 calendar days prior to a meeting.
Planning Board
The Town of Horicon Planning Board is a five member board appointed by the Town Board. The Planning Board considers applications for Major and Minor Subdivisions, Conditional Uses (Site Plan Review) and Boundary Line Adjustments.
Applications:
- Conditional Use Application or Site Plan Review
- Boundary Line Adjustment Application
- Pre-Application for Major and Minor Subdivisions
- Minor Subdivision Application (2-4 Lots)
- Major Subdivision Application (5 or more lots)
- Fee Schedule
Please be aware that Conditional Use Applications take a minimum of two (2) months to complete. The deadline for applications and all relevant materials is two (2) weeks or 14 calendar days prior to a regularly scheduled meeting. Please plan ahead.
Subdivision Regulations:
The current Subdivision Regulations are available from the Town Clerk, Send your check or money order, payable to the Town of Horicon for $10.00 - Town Clerk, Town of Horicon PO Box 90 Brant Lake, NY 12815 (518) 494-4643.
Comprehensive Plan
Planning Board Meetings:
3rd Wednesday of each month at 7:00 PM, unless otherwise noted here.
Schedule: 2023 MEETING SCHEDULE for PB and ZBA
Planning Board Meeting: February 15, 2023
Agenda: NONE
Meetings are held at the Horicon Community Center
6604 State Route 8 Brant Lake, NY 12815
Meeting minutes are available on the bottom of this page.
Planning Board Members:
Steve Mullins, Chairman
Dan Freebern, Vice-Chair
Bill Siegle
Barbara French
David Iasevoli
Philip Smith, Alternate
Melanie Fuerst, Alternate
Forward all correspondence for Planning Board members to the Zoning/Planning Office at the above address.
Meeting Minutes
Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) Minutes
January 26, 2016 Minutes
February 23, 2016 Minutes
March 22, 2016 no meeting
April 26, 2016 no meeting
May 17, 2016 no meeting
June 21, 2016 no meeting
July 26, 2016 Minutes
August 23, 2016 Minutes
September 27, 2016 Minutes
October 25, 2016 Minutes
November 15, 2016 Minutes
December 20, 2016 Minutes
January 14, 2014 Minutes
February 25, 2014 Minutes
March no meeting
April no meeting
May no meeting
June 23, 2014 Minutes
July 22, 2014 Minutes
August 26, Minutes
September 23, 2014 Minutes
October 28, 2014 Minutes
November 25, 2014 Minutes
December 16, 2014 Minutes
January 22, 2013 Minutes
February 26, 2013 – No Meeting
March 26, 2013 Minutes
April 23, 2013 Minutes
May 28, 2013 Minutes
June 25, 2013 Minutes
July 23, 2013 Minutes
August 27, 2013 Minutes
September 17, 2013 Special Meeting Minutes
September 24, 2013 Minutes
October 22, 2013 Minutes
November 26, 2013 No Meeting
December 17, 2013 No Meeting
Planning Board Minutes
January 18, 2017 Minutes
February 15, 2017 Minutes
March meeting cancelled
April 19, 2017 Minutes
May 17, 2017 Minutes
June 21, 2017 Minutes
July 19, 2017 Minutes
August 16, 2017 Minutes
September meeting cancelled
October 18, 2017 Minutes
November 15, 2017 Draft Minutes
January 20, 2016 Minutes
February 17, 2016 Minutes
March 16, 2016 Minutes
April 20, 2016 Minutes
May 18, 2016 Minutes
June 15, 2016 Minutes
June 29, 2016 Minutes
July 20, 2016 no meeting
August 17, 2016 no meeting
September 21, 2016 Minutes
October 19, 2016 Minutes
November 16, 2016 Minutes
December 14, 2016 Minutes
January 21, 2015 Minutes
February 18, 2015 Minutes
March 18 – no meeting
April 22, 2015 Minutes
May 20, 2015 Minutes
June 17, 2015 Minutes
July 15, 2015 no meeting
August 19, 2015 no meeting
September 16, 2015 no meeting
October 21, 2015 no meeting
November 18, 2015 Minutes
December 16, 2015 Minutes
January 15, Minutes
February No meeting
March 19, 2014 Minutes
April 23, 2014 Minutes
May, 2014 Minutes
June 18, 2014 Minutes
July 16, 2014 Minutes
August 20, 2014 Minutes
September 17, 2014 Minutes
October 15, 2014 – Meeting Canceled
November 19, 2014 Minutes
December 17, 2014 Minutes