Zoning, building permits and septic rules in Town of Kingston, New York

Town of Kingston’s own rules

• InspectionsRequired

  New structures and additions for which the Town of Kingston building-permit requirements apply.

  • For new structures, inspect before concrete is poured and before interior walls are closed up.
  • All electrical work must be done by an Ulster County licensed electrician.

  “Inspections of all work done by Code Enforcement Office, detailed inspection checklist supplied with application”

• Local zoningPresent (with conditions)

  Land inside the Town of Kingston, Ulster County, New York.

  • The code-host table of contents states the code includes legislation adopted through 04-21-2021; subsequent legislation may not be reflected.

  “This chapter applies to all structures and uses in the Town of Kingston.”

• Subdividing landRegulated (with conditions)

  Resubdivision and subdivision of land inside the Town of Kingston, Ulster County, New York.

  • The Planning Board may waive requirements if the application concerns minor items.
  • A building permit for a subdivided parcel cannot issue until the final plat is filed with the Ulster County Clerk and applicable improvement conditions are met.

  “For a resubdivision, the same procedure, rules and regulations shall apply as for a subdivision.”

• Permit processPublished (with conditions)

  New structures and additions under the Town of Kingston building-permit process.

  • New structures require a completed application, two sets of stamped and signed scale plans, a site plan, written project cost, workers' compensation proof, applicable fees, and notification of truss or pre-engineered construction.
  • For a nonstructural addition, a sketch may be submitted instead of stamped scale plans.

  “1. Completed application along with: a. Two sets of stamped and signed plans drawn to scale b. Site plan showing all setbacks and sidelines c. Written cost of project d. Proof of workers compensation insurance e. Payment of all applicable fees f. Notification of utilization of truss, pre-engineered wood or timber construction”

Still unanswered

We looked and could not find an official answer yet. Silence is not permission; ask Town of Kingston or Ulster County directly.

• Building permit — Residential construction inside the Town of Kingston, Ulster County, New York.
• Owner-builder exemption — Owner-built dwellings inside the Town of Kingston, Ulster County, New York.
• Building code adopted — Construction inside the Town of Kingston, Ulster County, New York.
• Certificate of occupancy — Occupancy of structures inside the Town of Kingston, Ulster County, New York.
• Minimum dwelling size — Dwellings inside the Town of Kingston, Ulster County, New York.

Each answer was extracted from an official source and independently re-checked against that source by a second reviewer. That is an evidence check, not legal advice. Rules change; confirm with the authority before you buy or build.