Building, Planning & Zoning

The Building, Planning & Zoning Department is responsible for the enforcement of codes and regulations of the town relating to building, zoning and other real property uses. The Building Department also enforces the Unsafe Building laws of the town, in addition to issuing reviews of building plans, assuring compliance with codes, issuing building permits and certificates of occupancy and assisting in filings with the Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals. The Building Department may be reached at (845) 794-2500 Ext. 321.

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Building, Planning & Zoning Contacts

James Carnell, Jr.
Director
[email protected]

Logan Morey
Code Enforcement Officer, Fire Inspector
[email protected]

Eric Horton
Code Enforcement Officer
[email protected]

Brian Benzenberg
Code Enforcement Officer
[email protected]

Laura Eppers
Planning and Zoning Board Secretary
[email protected]

Paula Kay
Consulting Attorney
845-796-1343
[email protected]

Design Guidelines

As recommended in the Grow the Gateway Project, The Town along with the Village of Monticello have adopted design guidelines for our commerce centers to enhance the Town’s visual appearance. [Download Design Guidelines PDF]

New Sign Code and Guide

With assistance from the Sullivan County Business-Friendly Zoning Program, the Town has adopted a new Sign Code (Local Law 2 of 2019) and design guide.  The purpose of the new code is to establish standards for signs to help preserve and improve the appearance of the Town, and to promote public safety by regulating the location, quality, construction and maintenance of signs. The goal of the guide is to assist sign owners to comply with the new sign code and promote effective signage. [Download Sign Guidelines PDF]

Landscaping Guidelines

The Town of Thompson has developed landscaping standards and design guidelines as a tool to reduce the environmental impacts of new development while creating areas that are visually appealing and inviting to the public. [Download Landscaping Guidelines PDF]