Code Enforcement

 *Permit Fees change effective 09/01/2022 

The town code enforcement officer is responsible for enforcement of local regulations pertaining to land use, and the Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code, and the Flood Prevention Ordinance.

The code enforcement officer also receives and approves all building permits, and performs inspections on building projects. Additionally, the code enforcement officer is charged with performing periodic fire inspections.

Hours: 8am to 4pm 

Address:  3966 State Hwy 23, PO Box A, West Oneonta, NY 13861

Permit Applications

 20220901 Code Enforcement Fee Schedule.pdf

• Building permit application
• Fireworks public display operational permit application
• Floodplain development permit application
• Flood elevation certificate
• Furnace completion form
• Homeowner affidavit of exemption
• Housing complaint form
• Occupancy change application
• Sewage permit application
• Sign permit application
• Special use permit application 2024
• Special vehicle permit application
• Submittal requirements
• Temporary tent & canopy permit application

Information & Checklists

• Architects and engineers
• Blower door testing and duct blasting
• Carbon monoxide detector requirements
• Commerical building permit checklist
• Electrical inspectors
• Fire equipment companies
• Instructions swimming pool
• Nys uniform fire prevention and building code for commercial and multiple dwelling occupancies
• Permit instructions for a repair or addition
• Permit instructions for a residential home 1500 square feet and over
• Permit instructions for a residential home under 1500 square feet
• Permit instructions for deck or porch
• Permit instructions for garage or storage building
• Permit instructions for manufactured home
• Permit instructions for modular home
• Residential building permit checklist
• Sewage permit information
• Sprinkler inspectors
• Water test laboratories