The Village of Saranac Lake Development Board is a five-member board appointed by the Mayor with approval of the Village Board of Trustees. The Development Board is responsible for reviewing and making decisions on land use and development applications in accordance with the Village's Development Code and New York State Law.
The Development Board reviews:
- site plans
- special use permits,
- area variances,
- use variances, and
- certain subdivision applications.
It also hears appeals of administrative decisions and provides recommendations on land use planning, zoning regulations, and the village's future growth.
Through its review process, the Development Board considers how proposed projects comply with village regulations and address important factors such as site design, infrastructure, public safety, environmental impacts, and neighborhood character.
The Development Board conducts its business through public meetings and hearings, as required by law, providing opportunities for applicants and community members to participate in the development review process.
Applications and Development Review
The village provides administrative support for the Development Board, including application intake, coordination of reviews, meeting preparation, public notices, and maintenance of official records.
Property owners, developers, and applicants are encouraged to contact the village early in the planning process to discuss proposed projects, applicable regulations, and required approvals.
Contact Information
Village of Saranac Lake
39 Main Street
Saranac Lake, NY 12983
Phone: (518)891-4150
All regular meetings are open to the public.
Development Board Applications
Development Code and Zoning
The Village's Development Code establishes the requirements for land use, zoning, development, and the review and approval of proposed projects.
Applicants should review the Development Code and Zoning Map to understand the regulations applicable to their property and proposed use.
Current Projects
The Development Board is reviewing applications for the project at 1-3 Main Street, the APA Headquarters proposed project. Applications currently being reviewed include area variances and a site plan review.
For all project documents, see list below.
25-059 APA OGS SEQRA Support Doc
25-059 FEAF Submitted 2026-09-15
Appendix 4-Lead in Potable Water
Appendix 5-Wetland Delineation & End Species
Appendix 5a- Wetlands APA Non-Jurisdiction
Appendix 5b-2023-00826-AJD Letter WOTUS 2023 Conforming signed
Appendix 6-Traffic Items Combined
Appendix 7-DEC DER Search Environmental Remediation Databases 517015