Town of Chester, Warren County, New York
6307 State Route 9
P.O. Box 423
Chestertown, New York 12817
(518) 494-2711
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Planning and Zoning Applications
& Miscellaneous Documents


Applications

Fee Schedule (Revised and Approved 2020-02-11)
File Size: 87 kb
File Type: pdf
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Application for Zoning Permit
File Size: 1540 kb
File Type: pdf
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Septic Wastewater Treatment System Application
File Size: 291 kb
File Type: pdf
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Application for Water Supply Well
File Size: 730 kb
File Type: pdf
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Floodplain Development Permit Application
File Size: 43 kb
File Type: pdf
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Application for a Sign Permit (Revised 2020-01-14)
File Size: 287 kb
File Type: pdf
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Dock Application (Revised 2020-02-03)
File Size: 311 kb
File Type: pdf
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Site Plan Review Application*
File Size: 249 kb
File Type: pdf
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Boundary Line Adjustment
File Size: 207 kb
File Type: pdf
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Minor Subdivision*
File Size: 238 kb
File Type: pdf
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Major Subdivision**
File Size: 280 kb
File Type: pdf
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Variance Application*
File Size: 142 kb
File Type: pdf
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Septic Variance Application*
File Size: 337 kb
File Type: pdf
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Appeal Application
File Size: 193 kb
File Type: pdf
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Environmental Assessment Forms

Short Environmental Assessment Form (Part 1)
File Size: 674 kb
File Type: pdf
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For a step-by-step guide on how to fill out Part 1 of the Short EAF, please click here.
Full Environmental Assessment Form (Part 1)
File Size: 993 kb
File Type: pdf
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For a step-by-step guide on how to fill out Part 1 of the Full EAF, please click here.

For the applications with an asterisk (*), please see below for further instructions.

Town of Chester Zoning Local Law

Town of Chester Zoning Local Law
File Size: 1187 kb
File Type: pdf
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Town of Chester Use Chart
File Size: 161 kb
File Type: pdf
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Section 4.03 - Schedule of Area, Bulk and Height Controls
File Size: 81 kb
File Type: pdf
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Section 7.01 - Shoreline Regulations
File Size: 83 kb
File Type: pdf
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Section 7.03 - Docks, Moorings, Floats, Inflatable Platforms
File Size: 64 kb
File Type: pdf
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Section 7.04 - Signs
File Size: 159 kb
File Type: pdf
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Section 7.23 - Solar Energy Systems
File Size: 123 kb
File Type: pdf
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Section 7.24 - Water Supply Wells
File Size: 78 kb
File Type: pdf
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Flood Damage Prevention Local Law

Flood Damage Prevention Local Law
File Size: 1188 kb
File Type: pdf
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Subdivision Regulations

Town of Chester Subdivision Regulations
File Size: 4682 kb
File Type: pdf
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On-Site Wastewater Treatment Local Law

Town of Chester On-Site Wastewater Treatment Local Law
File Size: 3397 kb
File Type: pdf
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Septic Setback Requirements
File Size: 124 kb
File Type: pdf
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Miscellaneous Forms, Documents, & Applications

Town of Chester Authorization Form
File Size: 216 kb
File Type: pdf
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Warren County Building Permit Application
File Size: 90 kb
File Type: pdf
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Warren County Authorization Form (If Applicable)
File Size: 16 kb
File Type: pdf
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Caring For Your Septic System (From APA's Website)
File Size: 33 kb
File Type: pdf
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Contact Sheet for Agencies Requiring Permits
File Size: 252 kb
File Type: pdf
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Adirondack Park Agency Jurisdictional Inquiry Form
File Size: 133 kb
File Type: pdf
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*  Part One of the Short Environmental Assessment Form must be completed and attached with the following applications:

   -  Site Plan Review
   -  Minor Subdivision
   -  Area or Use Variance


** Part One of the Full Environmental Assessment Form must be completed and attached with the following application(s):

    -  Major Subdivision

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