Editing Dover, New York (section)

===Volunteer boards===
The town government includes the following appointed boards:

The ''Architectural and Community Appearance Review Board'' reviews all proposals for all construction in excess of {{convert|1000|sqft|m2}} of gross floor area and all signs to be erected on reviewed structures. Single-family residence proposals, two-family residence proposals and residence accessory structure proposals are normally not reviewed, except in special circumstances.

The ''Conservation Advisory Council'' advises the Town Board on matters affecting the preservation, quality and use of the natural resources and environment of the Town of Dover. The Superintendent appoints the CAC Chair, [[Evan van Hook.]]

The ''Planning Board'' considers site plans, subdivision proposals and special use permits. The Planning Board also reports on the adoption of official maps and amendments to zoning ordinance.

The ''Zoning Board of Appeals'' interprets zoning laws and considers variance requests, which are requests for relief from zoning law.