Building Permit Application

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Please read this page before proceeding.

1. You may request a meeting with the code official who can help you with the application.

2. Allowed Land Uses can be found in the Village Zoning Law and Ordinances. 

If it is not in the Laws and Ordinances it is not allowed, please call the Code Official for more information.

3.Title 19 NYCRR 444.3(b): Building permits shall be required for any work which must conform to the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code (Uniform Code).  The application for a building permit shall request sufficient information to permit a determination that the intended work accords with the requirement of the Uniform Code.  Exceptions to the requirements for building  permits MAY be allowed for:

1. necessary repairs which do not materially affect structural features (i.e. painting, siding, roofing, etc.)
2. alterations to existing buildings, provided that the alterations:
1. cost less than $10,000
2. do not materially affect structural features; 
3. do not affect fire safety features such as smoke detectors, sprinklers, required for fire spearations and exits; 
4. do not involve the installation or extension of electrical systems; and
5. do not include the installation of solid fuel-burning heating appliances and associated chimneys and flues;
3. small noncommercial structures not intended for use by one or more persons as quarters for living, sleeping, eating or cooking, for example, a small storage building.

4. The Zoning Map can be viewed at https://cayuga-heights.ny.us/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/2018_0206_Zoning_Maps.pdf. Copies are also available at the Village Clerk’s office.

5. Lot Size and Setback regulations per district can be found in article 3 starting on page 64. If setbacks cannot be met, please call the Code Official for Variance information.

6. If you are applying for a Roof Replacement, you must fill out the Building Permit Application AND the Roof Replacement Application.

7.  For your application to be considered as complete you will need to supply the following:

1. Site Plan or Survey Map  showing location of proposed structures with dimensions and setback distances.
   
2.  Construction Specification Drawings / Engineer Drawings may be required or Appliance Specifications
   
3. Workers Compensation (if you have a contractor) or a signed CE-200 Exemption form  (which can be applied for at https://www.wcb.ny.gov/icexempt/index.jsp).
   
4. Other information as required by Zoning/Code Enforcement Officer

8. A permit will be issued upon approval of a completed application with the fee.  Fees can be paid at the Village Clerk's office by credit card (service fee applied) or by cash or check. Please make checks payable to the 'Village of Cayuga Heights'. 

9. Construction inspections are required where a building permit has been issued, at such times during construction as will allow the observation of the foundation, structural elements, plumbing, heating and electrical systems.  It is the permittee's obligation to notify the appropriate authority (Village for structural/fire related; Bolton Point Water System for plumbing related; any Underwriters certified inspector for electrical related) in advance of the required inspection. 

10. A final inspection is required by the Village to verify the work is completed in accordance with the approved permit.  Upon completion of final inspection, the Village will issue a Certificate of Occupancy or Certificate of Compliance.

Please Note: 

NO OCCUPANCY OR USE IS ALLOWED UNTIL CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY OR CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION HAS BEEN ISSUED.