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COVID-19 Update of Impacts #3 – March 31, 2020
Town of Ithaca Facilities continue to be closed to the public until further notice.
The Governor has also issued an Executive Order that affects building and construction.
Below is information from Town Departments.
Applications, Permits and Inspections – Severe Limitations Enacted
Based on Governor Cuomo’s Executive order 202.6
The Town of Ithaca will no longer be issuing permits or conducting inspections for projects
unless it meets one of the following categories as defined and listed in the Executive Order
202.6 and the Empire State Development Guidance for Construction Activities:
1.The project is determined to be essential, such as, but not limited to: roads, bridges,
transit facilities, utilities, hospitals or health care facilities, affordable housing, and
homeless shelters
2.The project is determined to be emergency construction (e.g. a project necessary toprotect health and safety of the occupants, or to continue a project if it would be unsafe toallow to remain undone until it is safe to shut the site).
3.A project where only a single worker, who is the sole employee/worker, is on a job site.
All applications can still be submitted for review, but a permit will not be issued unless it is determined to fall into one of the categories described above.
If you feel your application meets one of the categories, please CLEARLY mark that on your application.
All other procedures and processes from the earlier Applications, Permits and Inspection Update
are in force for those projects determined to be essential. (See Website for Full Process)
Parks / Trails / Playground safety during COVID-19
The Town of Ithaca asks its residents to practice responsible recreation during this time period
with the ongoing COVID-19 public health crisis. It is the goal of the Town to practice safe social
distancing within the CDC guidelines by staying 6 feet away from others, washing your hands,
staying home if you have any symptoms, and avoiding close contact. We ask our residents to
avoid using playground equipment due to these safety guidelines.
While using Town trails and walkways, we ask our residents to also use these social distancing
practices while respecting the space of other users. While we encourage residents to get out and
use our trail system during this time, it will only work if we use an abundance of caution so as to
not further spread the virus.
Town wide Brush pickup (Once the Facility is reopened to the public)
Due to the COVID-19 heath crisis, Town of Ithaca Public Works has delayed its brush pick up
until the week of Monday, April 20th. Please have ALL waste to roadside by 7am on this date.
Due to staffing issues during this health emergency, there may be a delay in your curbside
pickup. Whereas in the past we could be done in one week, it may take several. Smaller crews
and social distancing guidelines will certainly slow the course of the operations but will keep our
staff and residents safer during these times. Please remain patient with the process as we wish to
remain safe and follow all guidelines.
Brush drop off / compost / wood chip pickup
The Town of Ithaca Public Works at 114 Seven Mile Dr. is currently under construction due to a
renovation of the facility. During this time, the facility will see increased traffic patterns as our
operations will join with additional construction vehicles. We urge residents to use caution and
be mindful when entering the facility for brush/compost/wood chips. Please follow all
appropriate signage for drop off and pickup procedures. Due to the COVID-19 virus – sign in
will not be required. It will be monitored both visually and verbally as the Town strives to
practice proper social distancing guidelines. Please use proper social distancing guidelines while
at the Public Works.
Sewer Systems
DO NOT flush disposable wipes, tissues or paper towels! This will cause major problems to the
Town’s system and/or your own system. Many wipes claim they are “flushable” but they should
not be flushed! Put them in the trash instead.
Handicap permits
Permits will automatically be renewed and sent to you.
Water Bills
Due date has been extended to April 30th.