Mburgh Town Board Asked to Extend Building Permits Past One Year

MIDDLEBURGH - The Town of Middleburgh should extend its building permits beyond the current one-year limit, board members were told earlier this month.

Resident Ted Werner told board members on July 11 that one year for a building permit is "not enough time" especially if excavating and engineering reports are required.

"If there are things to line up, it just doesn't happen," he added.

He noted that you cannot excavate if there are wet conditions. "One year is not realistic."

Town Supervisor John Youmans said it is hard to find the exact amount of time to have for a building permit. He noted that the Town of Colonie requires a building permit every six months.

Town zoning and codes officer Tom Loucks said the property owner does not need a review for an extension on the building permit and that the [property owner just has to let the town know that they need a renewal, which is usually granted for six months or a year.