TOWN OF CAMDEN ZONING PERMIT FEES
Amended by Resolution of the Town Board on September 8, 2025
Section A: Standard Zoning Permit Fees
Zoning Permit
$40.00 (Environmental Survey Required)
Special Use Permit
$100.00 (Environmental Survey Required)
Zoning Board of Appeals
Interpretations: $50.00, Variance: $100.00
Solar Projects
Up to 5 MWac $.10 SQ FT of panel
(Environmental Survey Required)
Over 5 MWac $.15 SQ FT of panels
Subdivisions
Simple (2 Lots) - $25.00
Minor (3-5 lots) $50.00 Application plus $25 per lot
Major Preliminary Plat (6 or more lots) $250 Application fee plus $50 per lot
Major Final Plat $50.00 per lot
Applicant to pay for all Engineering Services and Surveys ahead of Presentation to the Planning Board
The Zoning Laws, Copy
$15.00 (Reproduction)
Peddlers Permit
$100.00 SEE TOWN CLERK
Section B: Penalty for Construction Without a Permit
Pursuant to Town Board Resolution, any person, contractor, or entity found to be constructing, altering, placing, or installing any structure or system listed above without first obtaining a valid building permit shall be subject to the following penalty:
- Penalty Fee: Double the standard permit fee applicable to the project type and square footage.
- Retroactive Application: This penalty shall apply retroactively to the date construction commenced.
- Additional Enforcement: Penalties shall be assessed in addition to any other enforcement actions authorized under Town Law or the New York State Uniform Building and Fire Prevention Code.
Section C: Enforcement Authority
The Code Enforcement Officer is authorized to investigate suspected violations and assess penalties in accordance with this resolution. Appeals may be submitted in writing to the Town Board within thirty (30) days of penalty issuance.
Section D: Effective Date
This amended fee schedule, and resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption and shall apply to all construction activities initiated on or after that date.