Permits & licensing in New York local government
What New York city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about permits & licensing — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
725 New York meetings since 2024 covered permits & licensing. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in New York with the most permits & licensing activity
- East Hampton Town, NY (68)
- New York, NY (48)
- Colonie, NY (42)
- Clarkstown, NY (35)
- Sharon Springs, NY (26)
- Shelter Island, NY (24)
- Cheektowaga Town, NY (21)
- Tonawanda Town, NY (21)
- Amityville, NY (20)
- Albany, NY (19)
- Southold, NY (19)
- Manlius, NY (18)
Latest matching meetings
Board reviews major building‑area increase request at 513 Venetian Blvd
The Babylon Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on August 6, 2026. The board will consider eight applications for special exception permits, setback reductions, building‑area increases, and sign modifications. Items include a request to increase building area from 30 % to 69.31 % at 513 Venetian…
ZBA to consider area variances for dwelling and garage at 64 East Grove Street
The Zoning Board of Appeals will review a request from Neale Petrillo to construct a building featuring a first-floor garage and a second-floor dwelling unit. The project requires four area variances to proceed because the proposed plans do not meet current code requirements for setbacks and lot size.
Public comment requested for accessory entertainment license at 69 North Pearl St.
The Accessory Entertainment Committee will review an application for an accessory entertainment license submitted by One More Chance, LLC d-b-a Elevate, located at 69 North Pearl St. Residents may submit written comments by Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 11:59 pm. Comments will be distributed to each committee member.
Planning Commission to review building extensions and site plan changes
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings and meetings to review four property applications. These include requests for building modifications, a change of use, and the creation of an outdoor dining area.
Extension request for 1198 Stratford Road in GE Realty Plot Historic District
The Schenectady Historic Resource Commission will meet on July 23, 2026 at City Hall, Room 110. Commissioners will consider a series of applications for extensions, amendments, and alterations to properties located in several historic districts. The agenda also includes staff approvals for four additional property…
Review of commercial change application for Sea Crest Clubhouse at 2166 Montauk Hwy
The East Hampton Town Architectural Review Board met to consider several pending applications. The board will review a commercial change request for the Sea Crest Clubhouse, a fence and wall proposal, and two Certificate of Occupancy requests. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from the July 9, 2026 board…
Planning Board to review 45 South Euclid II site plan and other proposals
The East Hampton Town Planning Board will hold public hearings and a work session to consider several development applications, including the 45 South Euclid II site plan, a condo conversion at 79 South Emerson, and a Porzio subwaiver. The board will also discuss an urban renewal road assignment for 25 Harbor…
Beacon Zoning Board reviews three variance applications for residential sites
The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a regular meeting to consider three public hearing applications. The first seeks relief to build a retaining wall and a four‑story building at 393 and 397 Fishkill Avenue and 7 Conklin Street. The second requests a driveway variance for 108 Liberty Street in the R1‑10 district…
County approves 2026‑2027 budget for Cayuga Community College
The Ways & Means Committee will vote on several resolutions, including approving the 2026‑2027 budget for Cayuga Community College and a collective bargaining agreement with the college. It will also authorize contracts for the county website renewal, a three‑year Microsoft Office 365 licensing agreement, and a…
Sign Review Board to hear appeals for Trader Joe’s and Dazed Cannabis
The Sign Review Board will hold public hearings to consider appeals from businesses whose sign permit applications were denied by the Building Department Director. The board will review whether the proposed signs meet local land use laws regarding size and placement.
Lost Restaurant seeks approval for rooftop enclosure, basement party room at 151 Marbledale Rd
The Planning Board is reviewing a proposal from Lost Restaurant & Bar Corp. for significant alterations at 151 Marbledale Road. The plan includes enclosing the rooftop seating for year-round use, adding a basement party room, and modifying the first-floor kitchen and facade. Parking requirements would increase from 64…
Town Board adopts tax exemption for volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers
The Shelter Island Town Board will hold public hearings on two permit applications (a bulkhead replacement at 74 Peconic Avenue and a riparian mooring near latitude 41.06717 N, ‑72.30653 W). It will approve the site plan for SI Corner LLC’s Stars Cafe conversion at 4 Manwaring Road. The board will adopt Local Law No…
Board to discuss fence license, tree regulation changes, and officials' start date
The Pleasantville Village Board of Trustees Work Session will discuss a license agreement request from TM Tompkins LLC for fencing in the Village right-of-way at 220 Tompkins Ave. It will also consider proposed amendments to the site‑plan review regulations that address tree preservation, replacement, and the creation…
Land Disturbance Permit for Sunrise Senior Living at Norwood St and Edge Hill Rd
The Sharon Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on a Land Disturbance Permit (LDP-0003) for Sunrise Senior Living covering 313 Norwood St, 317 Norwood St, and 5 Edge Hill Road. The meeting also includes continued and new public hearings on aquatic invasive management for The Cape Club and LMAC Lake…
Public hearing considers multiple wetland permits, including 622 Church Lane project
The Board of Trustees will approve the June 10, 2026 meeting minutes and note a $21,362.93 check forwarded to the Supervisor’s Office. It will rule that several listed applications are SEQRA Type II and will review a series of administrative permit requests. A public hearing will be held on numerous wetland and…
Sagaponack Board considers subdivision of 43.5 acres on Daniels Lane
The Board of Trustees and Planning body will hold a public hearing regarding a subdivision application for 451 Daniels Lane. The meeting also includes reviews of financial reports and assembly permit applications for local events.
Planning Commission to vote on convenience store, auto repair, tavern site plans
The Schenectady Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider several site plan approvals and a special use permit. The consent agenda includes a residential parking lot and a church pavilion. New business items involve a convenience store, automotive repair shop, tavern, subdivision, and commercial…
ZBA to decide special permit for new home on undersized lot at 4 Sprucewood Drive
The Zoning Board of Appeals will consider four items, including a special permit for a single-family home on a substandard lot, two area variances for driveway setbacks, and a temporary permit for a home-based candle business. All applications are listed as pending following public hearings.
Board will vote on a new collective bargaining agreement with AFSCME Local 362
The Select Board will hold public comment, review newsletter feedback, and discuss upcoming Civics Academy sessions. Key decisions include voting to approve a successor collective bargaining agreement with AFSCME Local 362 for the period July 1 2026 through June 30 2029, and voting to appoint Robert Hertzel to the…
Board reviews site plan amendments for trees and a Tompkins Ave fencing license
The Pleasantville Village Board of Trustees is holding a work session to discuss three items affecting local development and governance. Officials will review a proposed license agreement for TM Tompkins LLC fencing at 220 Tompkins Ave, which would occupy public right-of-way space. They are also considering amendments…
Zoning amendments, floating zone, and Edge-on-Hudson special permit up for public hearing
The Board of Trustees will hold public hearings on a floating zone request for 193 Beekman Avenue, amendments to the Edge-on-Hudson Special Permit, zoning coverage and open space changes, and traffic alterations on Continental Street and Pleasant Street. The board will also vote on 13 resolutions covering…
City to consider sale of 52 Mersereau Avenue for $410,000
The Board of Estimate & Contract is reviewing several ordinances including property sales, vehicle purchases, and youth program funding. The body will also consider a liquor license for the Stadium at Memorial Field and a property damage settlement.
Planning Board to hear proposal for 109,100 sq ft warehouse at 50 Jetview Dr
The Planning Board will hold multiple public hearings on special use permits for in-law dwellings, preliminary site plans for a large warehouse and office buildings, and extensions for a solar energy system and a 47-lot subdivision. Old business includes final site plan approval for a 32,934 sq ft warehouse at 15…
Board considers $177,020 police retirement payout and new fire department boat
The Board of Trustees will review several budget modifications and vendor payments, including police and fire equipment. The meeting includes a public hearing on storage trailer license terms and the appointment of two new police officers.
Discussion of Whang Mooring Application and O’Sullivan Bulkhead project
The Waterways Management Advisory Council will review and accept minutes from the June 15, 2026 meeting, receive briefings from the Harbor Master and the Chairman, and consider two new business items. The agenda lists a Whang Mooring Application and an O’Sullivan Bulkhead project at 74 Peconic Ave for discussion. No…
Planning Board to review 15 new housing and zoning proposals
The Bedford Planning Board will hear public comments on a proposed mixed-use development and review site plans for new multi-family and single-family homes. The board will also consider special use permits for accessory structures and a sign waiver.
Board to vote on special use permit for cannabis facility at 1100 Military Road
The Town Board will hold public hearings and vote on two special use permits: a cannabis production and processing facility at 1100 Military Road (Bison Botanicals) and a vehicle service and repair operation at 1121 Sheridan Drive (Grunzweig Family, LLC). The board will also consider an easement on town land adjacent…
Zoning Board to render decisions on three variance applications
The Zoning Board of Appeals will meet to render decisions on three area variance applications and review one amended application. The board will also vote to approve the minutes from the June 12, 2026 meeting.
Planning Board to consider 109-foot wireless tower on French Road
The Cheektowaga Planning Board will hold a regular meeting to discuss several development proposals. Under old business, a special use permit for a 109-foot wireless telecommunications tower at 760 French Road is on the agenda. New business includes a lot subdivision and site improvements at 157 Cleveland and a…
Public hearing on retail-to-residential conversion at 147 Jericho Tpke
The Village Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on a special use permit application to convert ground-floor retail space into residential apartments at 147 Jericho Turnpike. Following the hearing, the board will convene a work session to approve bills and payroll, and receive reports from the Village Clerk…
Council to vote on $1.7M purchase of former Army Reserve Center at 101 Sunrise Road
The Common Council will consider approving the purchase of the former U.S. Army Reserve Center at 101 Sunrise Road for $1.7 million, establishing a new community responder program (ROOTS) with job titles and a startup budget of $227,981, and setting a policy for Ithaca Police Department tactical grant applications…
Board to review fee schedule revisions and approve street closure for fire academy graduation
The Board of Trustees will first enter attorney/client and executive sessions, then resume open session to receive monthly reports from village departments and committees. Business items include a vote to close Church Street for the Junior Fire Academy graduation ceremony, acceptance of a $16,800 fence replacement…
Town Board will consider buying two highway trucks for $216,549
The Tonawanda Town Board will approve minutes from the June 22 meeting and consider a series of resolutions covering special use permits, infrastructure contracts, and budget items. Key decisions include a purchase of two tandem‑axle highway trucks, approvals for a cannabis production facility and a vehicle service…
Board to wrap up cemetery plan, consider subdivision and walkway modifications
The Montauk Planning Board will conclude its review of the Most Holy Trinity Cemetery site plan and special permit modification. They will also consider modifications for Maidstone Acres II, Drumm Subwaiver, and Duryé's ADA-compliant walkways. Resolutions for the Prospect Hill subdivision modification and an extension…
Planning Board to vote on final approval for new Chase Bank branch
The Planning Board will vote on final approvals for four site plan and special permit applications: a cannabis dispensary, an auto body shop, a special education preschool, and a Chase Bank branch. They will also continue a public hearing on a subdivision of a 30,953 sq ft lot on Summit Avenue into three lots.
Planning Board to review site plans and special use permits
The Auburn Planning Board will review major site plan applications and two special use permit requests. The board will also consider a subdivision matter.
Board to declare lead agency for Riverside Drive Riverwalk project
The Board of Trustees will hold a work session to discuss Good Cause Eviction, a special permit request for Edge on Hudson, zoning amendments, road and bridge projects, and employee matters. A special session will vote to declare the lead agency for the Riverside Drive Riverwalk environmental review. All items are…
Planning Board to hear conditional use permit for townhouse conversion at 369 Madison Ave
The Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a conditional use permit to convert a two-unit townhouse into three units at 369 Madison Avenue. The board will also discuss a parking lot expansion at 10 Corporate Woods Drive, but no action is expected on that item.
Planning Board to consider five special use permits and a solar site plan
The Sullivan Planning Board will meet to review new business items including a site plan for a residential ground solar system and four special use permit requests. The special use permits are for an ice cream shop, a bakery, a home embroidery business, and a second storage building. The board may take action on each…
Town Board to vote on Sunset Beach World Cup viewing event
The Town Board holds a work session and special meeting to discuss and decide on several items. Key topics include a grant application for the Tot Lot, outdoor assembly permits for events at Sylvester Manor, Sunset Beach, and Lions Club, an amendment to the SCWA/WNWD operating agreement for past due accounts, a…