Zoning Board of Appeals

Our Charter

The Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) interprets the Village Zoning Law and has the authority to grant variances. The two types of variances are the Area Variance, which allows deviation from dimensional specifications, and the Use Variance, which allows relief from use restrictions. The ZBA also considers appeals from actions of the Village's building and zoning officials. A variance request must first be presented to the Village Planning Board for their opinion. ZBA members are appointed by the Village Board of Trustees and serve five-year terms.

Meeting Schedules: The Zoning Board of Appeals meets the 3rd Thursday every month at 7:00pm as needed. Times and Dates are subject to change. Every effort will be made to post schedule changes to this website and to publish changes via public notice.

How to get on the Zoning Board of Appeals Agenda

Please reach out to:

Ryan Dowden, Planning, Zoning, Building Clerk
Tel: 845-876-1922
Fax: 845-876-5453
Rdowden@villageofrhinebeckny.gov 
Hours: Monday - Friday, 9am - 4pm (closed holidays)
76 E. Market Street
Rhinebeck, NY 12572

If a resident has any questions or desires to address a member, you can submit those comments in writing to the clerk, and the clerk will provide them to the Chair, board member, board, etc.