In June 2007 the Hempstead Town Board passed resolutions that significantly changed zoning requirements for one and two family dwellings. These changes became effective September 1, 2007.
Any application that did not obtain a building permit and begin substantial construction by this date are subject to the new regulations. Substantinal construction as interpreted by the Building Department would include but not be limited by the following examples:
Due to the time required for processing and reviewing applications, any application filed after August 1, 2007 will be reviewed under the new regulations. Applicants should prepare their submissions accordingly.
Applicants filing to maintain existing construction, and who obtain permits after the effective date, will be subject to the new regulations.
Contact a plan examiner for further information.
Applications which are submitted to the Building Department are reviewed by a plan examiner to ensure for the following:
Upon completion of review the application will either be approved and a building permit issued, or denied for failure to meet one or more of the above.
If an application is denied for a zoning violation, the applicant is notified and asked if they wish to proceed to the Board of Appeals.
As building permits are issued, they are assigned to an inspector. Each inspector is responsible for all structural inspections these building permits may require.
With the issuance of a building permit, the applicant receives several pre-addressed postcards with all possible inspections required. These cards are to be returned to the Building Department with the following information: section, block and lot #'s; address, building permit number, inspection requested, and the date they would prefer that inspection.
Depending on the nature and scope of construction, there are seven possible inspections; excavation and footings, foundation walls, steel, sheeting, rough enclosure, insulation and final completion.
Once all structural inspections have been made and the inspector has received all mechanical approvals that may apply (plumbing, electrical, HVAC, gas, sprinkler, final survey, etc.), he then completes the final inspection which leads to the issuance of a Certificate of Completion or Certificate of Occupancy.
The Town of Hempstead Department of Buildings responsible for the enforcement of the Building Zone Ordinance and portions of the Town Code. If a resident believes that a business, land owner, proprietor, or homeowner is not in compliance with the codes and ordinances of the Town of Hempstead, they can request a code enforcement officer to review the situation. Requests for code enforcement officers should be made in writing to:
Town of Hempstead Building Department
One Washington Street
Hempstead, New York 11550.
If the incident warrants, code enforcement officers may issue court appearance tickets.