Building and Fire Services
How to obtain a Zoning Conformance Request Letter
Step
1
Gather your information
To obtain a Zoning Conformance Letter, your request letter should include the following information:
- Property address including zip code
- Current tenant(s) if subject property is commercial
- Current use(s) of subject property
Step
2
Submit your letter of request
Ensure the following when submitting your letter of request:
- Include appropriate fee see fee schedule for residential and commercial fees
- Make check payable to "Town of Colonie"
Submit the letter in person or mail it to:
Building Department
Public Operations Center
Public Operations Center
347 Old Niskayuna Road
Latham, NY 12110-2286
United States
Step
3
What you will receive
Upon reception of your Zoning Conformance request letter, the Zoning Conformance letter will include the following:
- Designated zoning district
- Certificate of Occupancy search (copies will be provided)
- Building code, zoning and fire code violations search
Keep in Mind:
A typical request takes 5-7 business days to be processed. However, if issues (i.e. business occupying without c.o., residential with open permit that has expired, property that is violating building codes, etc.) are discovered, our response time could be longer.
A typical request takes 5-7 business days to be processed. However, if issues (i.e. business occupying without c.o., residential with open permit that has expired, property that is violating building codes, etc.) are discovered, our response time could be longer.
Need to know:
Still have questions?
You can contact us at our office line. If you are still stuck, we can help you figure out everything when you visit our office.
Still have questions?
You can contact us at our office line. If you are still stuck, we can help you figure out everything when you visit our office.
Contact
Public Operations Center
Second Floor
347 Old Niskayuna Road
Latham, NY 12110-2286
Second Floor
347 Old Niskayuna Road
Latham, NY 12110-2286