Code Enforcement Officer (CEO), Roger Cook's hours:

Monday, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Wednesday, 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

CEO's duties entail; building permit applications, Sewage disposal system applications, swimming pool applications, variance applications and general enforcement of the NYS Building Code and the Town of Nelson Land Use Regulations.

Forms that can be downloaded (pdf files)

Building Permit Application
Residential Septic System Application
Site Plan Review-Special Permit
Subdivision Review
Swim Pool Application

Meeting dates are scheduled as needed and noticed in our legal paper, Cazenovia Republican, but can also be posted on our web site. Minutes from previous meetings are provided.

What does the ZBA do?
Application for Area Variance (pdf)
Instructions for an Area Variance (pdf)
Application for Use Variance (pdf)

Zoning Board Meeting Minutes