Zoning Board of Appeals
Board Members
- Chairperson, Gary Bell
- Harmon Bakker
- Mary Funchion
- Edward R. Mevec
- Marco Pinque
Contact
Meeting Links
Application Process
Please note that the first step in the land use approval process is to apply to the Building Department for a building permit at pcook@villageofbuchanan.com. The Building Inspector will issue a referral if a land use approval is required from the Zoning Board or Planning Board.
Application to the Zoning Board of AppealsThe ZBA is a semi-judicial body which:
- Interprets the local zoning ordinance and makes judgments on its meaning on special cases;
- Has authority to grant zoning "variances" which modify the use and area restrictions of a zoning ordinance where strict interpretations of the ordinance results in unusual constraints or unnecessary hardships for a property owner;
- May administer provisions of the ordinance that involve the granting of special permits for certain uses of land;
- Is often required to interact with other boards or agencies (local, neighboring, County, State or Federal)
- Consists of 5 members, each serving a 5-year term.
Open Applications
- 3106 Albany Post Road
- AMS Buchanan
- 166 Seward Street