Functions & Responsibilities

The Village of New Paltz Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) reviews land use issues that pertain to the Code of the Village of New Paltz including proposed variations from the zoning code, and appeals of an action or decision made by the Building Inspector.

Current Zoning Board Members

  • Sean O’Sullivan, Chair (Term Expires December 2029)
  • Cody Claussen (Term Expires December 2026)
  • Ian Reifenberger (Term Expires December 2025)
  • Robert Lucchesi (Term Expires December 2028)
  • Dustin Leibowitz (Term Expires December 2027)
  • Anthony Saracino, Alternate (Term Expires December 2025)
  • Noa Simons, Alternate (Term Expires December 2026)
  • Mayor Tim Rogers, Village Board Liaison

Consider serving your community by becoming a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals.

Send general comments or inquiries to the planningzoning@villageofnewpaltz.gov.

Telephone: (845) 255-0130 x136

Meetings

The Zoning Board of Appeals meets once a month on the 2nd Tuesday of the month, unless there is no current agenda. To watch live stream meetings visit the Village YouTube Channel, or join the meeting via Zoom. The Zoom link will be posted at the top of each published agenda.

*Submission of all documents should be one paper copy and one digitial copy. More may be required at the request of the Zoning Board.

2025 Meeting and Submission Schedule

Application

The Village of New Paltz has contracted with Municollab to standardize the application and review process.
The Zoning Board application link is below.

Zoning Board Application

  • New Applications: Submitted 2 weeks before meeting dates (see schedule).
  • Ongoing Applications: New information submitted by 10 AM the Monday following a meeting or TBD between applicant and Chair/Secretary.
  • Public Comments: Submitted by noon on the Monday before an upcoming meeting for inclusion in that meeting.

Fee Schedule

Agendas, Minutes & Applications

Please email planningzoning@villageofnewpaltz.gov to request information about current Zoning Board applications.

You can also learn more by watching (or attending!) a meeting. Click here to view recorded Zoning Board Meetings on YouTube

Resources