Adirondack Corp.

Navigating Permits for Outdoor Structures in Saratoga County, NY

Understanding the permit requirements for outdoor structures in Saratoga County, NY, is a crucial step before embarking on your project. While Adirondack Corp. specializes in building high-quality firewood sheds, utility sheds, chicken coops, and various outdoor furniture pieces, it's the homeowner's responsibility to ensure all necessary local regulations are met. Saratoga County and its individual towns, including Clifton Park, Saratoga Springs, Wilton, Halfmoon, Malta, Ballston, Moreau, Milton, Mechanicville, and Waterford, often have specific zoning laws and building codes that dictate the size, placement, and type of outdoor structures allowed without a permit, and when a permit becomes mandatory. These regulations are in place to ensure safety, maintain community aesthetics, and manage property development effectively.

For instance, a small firewood rack might not require a permit, but a larger enclosed shed or a substantial animal run-in shed could. The exact requirements can vary significantly from one municipality to another within Saratoga County. It is always recommended to contact your specific town or city's building department directly before starting any construction. They can provide the most accurate and up-to-date information regarding permit applications, which will help to ensure your Adirondack Corp. structure is not only beautiful and functional but also fully compliant with local ordinances. 

Find your town, village, or area in the list below to access the correct contact information. Not sure or don’t see your area? Just contact Saratoga County Code Enforcement at (518) 885-2213 for assistance.  

Town of Ballston

Inspector(s): Jeffrey Stickles

Address: 323 Charlton Road, Ballston Spa, NY 12020 

Email: jstickles@townofballstonny.org 

Telephone: 518-490-2740 

Fax: (Check Town Hall website or call)

Website: https://www.townofballstonny.org/1181/Building-Department 

Office Hours: Not specified on the website; call for information.   

Town of Charlton

Inspector(s): Dave LaFountain

Address: 758 Charlton Road, Charlton, NY 12010 (Town Hall)

Email: zoning@townofcharlton.org 

Telephone: (518) 384-0152 (ext. 204) or (518) 522-8127 (cell)

Fax: (518) 384-0385

Website: https://www.townofcharlton.org/zoning-building-department 

Office Hours: Not specified on the website; call for information.

Town of Clifton Park

Inspector(s): Samuel C. Chase

Address: 1 Town Hall Plaza, Clifton Park, NY 12065

Email: Not specified on the website; call for information.

Telephone: (518) 371-6702

Fax: Not specified on the website; call for information.

Website: https://cliftonpark.org/departments/building-development 

Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Town of Corinth

Inspector(s): Albert Brooks Sr.

Address: 600 Palmer Avenue, Corinth, NY 12822 

Email: abrooks@townofcorinthny.com 

Telephone: 518-654-9232

Fax: Not specified on the website; call for information.

Website: https://townofcorinthny.org/Building.aspx 

Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Town of Day

Inspector(s): Bill Farr

Address: 1650 North Shore Road, Hadley, NY 12835

Email: codes@townofday.com 

Telephone: 518-696-3789 or 518-791-9744

Fax: (Check Town Hall website or call)

Website: https://www.townofday.com/code-enforcement-office.html 

Office Hours: Monday - Thursday 7:00am to 3:00pm Friday 7:00am-10:00am

Town of Edinburg

Inspector(s): Not specified on the website; call for information.

Address: 45 Military Road, Edinburg, NY 12134

Email: edibuilding@roadrunner.com 

Telephone: 518-863-2034 Ext 14

Fax: (Check Town Hall website or call)

Website: https://www.edinburgny.com/building-department 

Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Town of Galway & Village of Galway

Inspector(s): Max Luetters 

Address: 5910 Sacandaga Road, Galway, NY 12074 (Town Hall)

Email: mluetters@townofgalwayny.org 

Telephone: 518-882-6070 ext. 19 (Office), 518-514-8012 (Cell)

Fax: (Check Town Hall website or call)

Website: https://townofgalwayny.org/departments/code-enforcement/ 

Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM 

Town of Greenfield

Inspector(s):  Justin Reckner , Cory Burda

Address: 7 Wilton Road, Greenfield Center, NY 12833 

Email: jreckner@greenfieldny.org , cburda@greenfieldny.org 

Telephone: (518) 893-7432 ext305 , (518) 893-7432 ext306

Fax: (Check Town Hall website or call)

Website: https://greenfieldny.org/departments/code-enforcement/ 

Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM

Town of Hadley

Inspector(s):  Albert Brooks

Address: 4 Stony Creek Road  Hadley, NY

Email: (Check Town Hall website or call)

Telephone: 518-696-3112 ext 4

Fax: (Check Town Hall website or call)

Website: https://townhadley.digitaltowpath.org:10096/content/Generic/View/29 

Office Hours: Monday, through Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. , Friday 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 

Town of Halfmoon

Inspector(s): Paul Buckley 

Address: 2 Halfmoon Town Plaza, Halfmoon, NY 12065

Email: (Check Town Hall website or call)

Telephone: (518) 371-7410

Fax: (518) 371-0304

Website: https://www.townofhalfmoon-ny.gov/building-code-enforcement 

Office Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:00 to 4:00 

Town of Malta

Inspector(s): Tom Rinaldi

Address: 2540 Route 9, Malta, NY 12020 

Email: (Check Town Hall website or call)

Telephone: (518) 899-7177

Fax: (Check Town Hall website or call)

Website: https://www.malta-town.org/Directory.aspx?did=12 

Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Town of Milton

Inspector(s): William Lewis

Address: 503 Geyser Road, Ballston Spa NY 12020

Email: (Check Town Hall website or call)

Telephone: (518) 884-2764

Fax: 518-885-9272

Website: https://www.miltonny.gov/how_do_i/contact_us.php 

Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Town of Moreau

Inspector(s): Matthew Dreimiller 

Address: 351 Reynolds Road, Moreau, NY 12828

Email: buildinginspector@townofmoreau.org   

Telephone:  (518)-792-1030 ext. 5

Fax: (518)-792-4615

Website: https://www.townofmoreau.org/building_department.asp 

Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

City of Mechanicville

Inspector(s): Gary Flynn

Address: 4 Industrial Park Road, Mechanicville, NY 12118

Email: (Check Town Hall website or call)

Telephone: (518)-664-9884 Ext. 330

Fax: (518) 664-5362

Website: https://www.mechanicvilleny.gov/building-code-department 

Office Hours: Monday - Friday: 6:00am to 2:30pm

Town of Northumberland

Inspector(s): Michael Terry

Address: 17 Catherine Street, Gansevoort, NY 12831

Email: bza@townofnorthumberland.org 

Telephone: (518)792-9179 Ext. 112 , (518)527-1395

Fax: (Check Town Hall website or call)

Website: https://www.townofnorthumberland.org/building-department-1 

Office Hours: Monday - Friday: 9am to 1pm

Town of Providence

Inspector(s): Stephen Quinlan

Address: 7187 Barkersville Road, Middle Grove, NY 12850

Email: providencecode@albany.twcbc.com 

Telephone: (518)-882-6541, ext. 107 , (518)-528-3982

Fax: (Check Town Hall website or call)

Website: https://townprovidence.digitaltowpath.org:10105/content/Departments/View/10 

Office Hours: Not specified; call for information.

Town of Saratoga

Inspector(s): John Donnelly

Address: 12 Spring Street, Schuylerville, New York 12871

Email: tosbuildinsp@albany.twcbc.com 

Telephone: (518) 695-3644  extension 313

Fax: Not specified; call for information.

Website: https://townofsaratoga.com/contactinformation/townofsaratogazoiningofficerbuildinginspector.htm 

Office Hours: Not specified on the website; call for information.

City of Saratoga Springs

Inspector(s): Gilman Albert

Address: 474 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

Email: Not specified; call for information.

Telephone: (518)-587-3550, ext. 2634

Fax: Not specified; call for information.

Website: https://www.saratoga-springs.org/389/Code-Enforcement 

Office Hours: Not specified on the website; call for information.

Town of Stillwater

Inspector(s): Not specified on the website; call for information.

Address: 881 Hudson Avenue ~ Stillwater, New York 12170

Email: ssilic@stillwaterny.org 

Telephone: 518-664-6148 

Fax: 518-664-9537

Website: https://stillwaterny.org/building-planning-developement/buildingcode-enforcement-department/ 

Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Village of Ballston Spa: Dave LaFountain

Address: 66 Front Street, Ballston Spa, NY 12020 (Village Hall)

Email: Not specified on the website; call for information.

Telephone: (518) 288-4006

Fax: 518-885-7901

Website: https://www.ballstonspa.gov/building-department 

Office Hours: Mondays & Wednesdays: 7:30am to 4:00pm

Village of Corinth: Neil Hepner

Address: 244 Main Street, Corinth, NY 12822 

Email: clerk@villageofcorinthny.com 

Telephone: 518-654-2012 

Fax: 518-654-6202

Website: https://villageofcorinthny.com/corinth/forms_apps/Forms_and_Applications.shtml 

Office Hours: Monday - Thursday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Village of Round Lake

Inspector(s): Peter Sheridan 

Address: 49 Burlington Ave, PO Box 85,  Round Lake, NY 12151 

Email: building@roundlakevillage.org

Telephone: 518-727-5095 , (518) 899-2800

Fax: (518) 899-1501

Website: https://www.roundlakevillage.org/departments/code-enforcement.html 

Office Hours: Monday & Tuesday & Thursday: 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM; Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM; Friday: Closed

Village of Schuylerville: 

Inspector(s): Not specified on the website; call for information.

Address: 35 Spring Street, Schuylerville, NY 12871 (Village Hall)

Email: office@villageofschuylerville.org 

Telephone: 518-415-9240 or 518-695-3881 (Village Office)

Fax: Not specified on the website; call for information.

Website: https://villageofschuylerville.org/code-enforcement/ 

Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM