Codes Enforcement Officer: David Lansing

Phone:   873-6777 (O)       578-0805 (C)

Press above for 2007 NYS Property Maintenance Codes

Building Codes Department Information

1 Jan 2007

BUILDING CODES DEPARTMENT

PERMIT APPLICATION/FEE SCHEDULE

*An additional 50% of the applicable fee will be charged as a penalty for starting a project without a permit.

*Permit fee does not include the fee charged by outside agencies which do the required electrical inspections.

*$10.00 permit application charge for Processing Fee.

(1) One or Two Family Homes (including Manufactured Homes and Double Wide Mobile Homes)

      For required permits see Note 2 below

      See Note 1 below………………….$.14 per sq. ft.         3 yrs.

      Minimum Fee………………..…………100.00

      Permit for Foundation only……………...100.00

 (2) Multiple Dwellings

      For required permits see Note 2 below

      See Note 1 below…………………..$.18 per sq. ft.        3 yrs.

      Minimum Fee……………………………150.00

 (3) Building of Non-Residential Occupancy

      For required permits see Note 2 below

      See Note 1 below…………………..$.20 per sq. ft.        2 yrs.

      Minimum Fee……………………………150.00

 (4) Unattached Residential Garages, Carports, & Utility Sheds

      Utility sheds up to 144 square feet – no permit required

      For required permits see Note 2 below

      See Note 1 below…………………..$.10 per sq. ft.        1 yr.

      Minimum Fee……………………………25.00

 (5) All Additions

      (Including Enclosed Screened Porches and Attached Garages)

      For required permits see Note 2 below

      Fee based on Square Footage in (1) – (4) above

      (see Note 1 below)

      Minimum Fee……………………………50.00               2 yrs.

 (6) Repairs or Alterations      

      For required permits see Note 2 below

      Up to $1000.00……………………………35.00                        2 yrs. for Residential

      Each $1000.00 Over ……………………...10.00                        1 yr. for  Non-Residential

       Cost based on structural, plumbing and electrical work.  Do not include cosmetic work, such as, cabinets, carpet, etc.  Fee not to exceed (1) – (4) above for a new building of the same size.  See Note 1 below.

 (7) Demolition…………………………………50.00                        1 yr.

 (8) Decks and Open Porches

      Up to 144 sq. ft ……………………………35.00                       1 yr.

      Each additional 100 square foot or

      Part…………………………………………..8.00                      

      Handicapped Ramps on single family

      Homes………………………………………..N/C

 (9) Single Wide Mobile Homes

      $.10 per sq. ft………………..Minimum…...75.00                      1 yr.

       Includes porches, decks, and entries up to 64 sq. ft.  If over 64 sq. ft. a permit and fee            

      are required.  Fee based on (5) or (8) above.

      For required permits see Note 2 below.

 (10) Swimming Pools……(Above Ground)  ……40.00                    1 yr.           

    (10A) Enclosures around preexisting pools……...20.00

    (10B) In-Ground Pools ………………………...….$.10 per sq. ft.

 (11) Solid, Liquid or Gas Burning Devices………25.00                   1 yr.

       (Included with new house Permit)

  (12) Chimney Permit……………………………...25.00

        (Included with new house Permit)

 (13) Fuel Burning Device and Chimney Applied for together    …………35.00                 1 yr.

 (14) Septic Systems

      1 or 2 Family…………………………………..45.00                  1 yr.

      All others………………………………………85.00

 (15) Conversion or Change of Occupancy

      Fee set per (6) above

      Minimum Fee………………………………….60.00                  2 yrs. for  Residential

                                                                                                           1 yr. for  Non-Residential

 (16) Home Occupation…………………………….40.00

 (17) Required Fire Safety Inspection Pursuant to local law #

     Minimum Fee $40.00 per Hour. (1 hr. minimum) 40.00

 (18) Certificates of Inspection

       No Permit issued ………………………….…..80.00

 (19) Building Permit Renewal

      50% of current applicable fees                                                        1yr.

 (20) Plan Review (See Note 1)

      $40.00 per Hour – 1 hr minimum

 Note 1:  Square footage is based on outside dimensions of the building at each level and shall include habitable basement or occupied basements and attached garages.  STAMPED PLANS REQUIRED FOR HOME OVER 1500 SQUARE FEET, FOR ALL COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS, AND FOR STRUCTURAL ALTERATIONS OVER $10,000.00.

 Note 2:  Permits and fees are required for septic, fuel burning devices and chimneys.

 Note 3:  Fees rounded to nearest dollar.

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Municipality: _______________________________________________________________________________________

Permit #: ____________________________________   YEar Limit: __________________________________________

APPLICATION FOR BUILDING PERMIT

TYPE OF APPLICATION:  

                                                                Residential _______                           Non-Residential _______

Tax Map #: ______________________________________________________________________________________________

I, We _________________________________ hereby make application for a permit to erect _____ alter _____ convert _____

a (describe) ______________________________________________________________________________________________

According to the specifications herewith submitted. All provisions of the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code, New York State Municipal Residency Law, Adirondack Park Agency Regulations and the Town Zoning Laws shall be compiled with in connection with the operation whether specified or not.

Owner of land and building: _________________________________________________________________________________

Address: ________________________________________________________             Phone #: ________________________________

Builder’s Name:  __________________________________________________________________________________________

Builder’s Address: ________________________________________________________________________________________

Builder’s Phone #: ________________________________________________________________________________________

Lot Area: _____________________________________ sq. ft.            Frontage: ____________________________________ft.

Distance of building from lot lines measured in feet:   front: _________  rear: _________  side 1: _________   side 2: __________

Size of building:   front ______________ ft.    rear _____________ ft.    depth _____________ft.    Total sq. ft.:___________          

Number of Stories: ____________ Type of Construction: _________________________________________________________

Garage, (attached-unattached-sq. ft.) ____________ Estimated cost $ ________ Estimated date of completion: _______________

Application is also for a Certificate of Occupancy for property described in this application, upon completion thereof in compliance herewith, said property to be used for the following purpose and no other:

 ________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Permit Fee:  ______________      Application Fee: $10.00      Total: _______________      (   ) Cash   (   ) Check # ___________

__________________________________    _________________________________________    _________________________

                 Applicant (Print)                                     Signature of Applicant                                                                          Date

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                                            Code Enforcement Officer – David Lansing                                                                      Date