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BUILDING & ZONING DEPARTMENT

The Code Enforcement Officer is responsible for the issuance of permits and the enforcement of the New York State Building Code and the Canadice Town Code.  The Code Enforcement Officer inspects projects for which permits have been issued to ensure that construction complies with approved plans and regulations.  Upon project completion & following a final inspection to ensure that finished work meets all applicable codes and standards; the Code Enforcement Officer issues a certificate of occupancy or certificate of compliance.

The department is responsible for:
  • Enforcing the Town’s local zoning laws and NYS Building Codes
  • ​Permitting of short-term rental properties
  • Responding to property complaints     Complaint Form
  • Administering and carrying out the decisions of the Planning Board and the Zoning Board of Appeals.
Code Enforcement Officer:  Stephen Smith
Deputy Code Enforcement Officer: Richard Joki
Phone:  585-367-2050 ext 3
Fax:  585-367-3880
ceo@canadice.org
Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 9:00 am – 3:00 pm  
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​The drop-box by the front doors of the town hall is always available to leave paperwork off when the building is not open.
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When Do you Need a Building Permit?

Changes to properties and structures often require a Building Permit under the Codes of the Town of Canadice, and the State of New York. The following guidelines will help you determine if a permit may be required.

A Building Permit is required to:
  • Build a One or Two Family dwelling  (General Building Permit Application)
  • Erect, add onto, relocate or make structural changes to a building. This includes: an attached or detached accessory building such as a garage, carport, breezeway, storage shed, porch, or permanently enclosing an existing porch.
  • Install, relocate or remove interior partitions or walls.
  • Enlarge, decrease or otherwise modify existing doors or windows.
  • Install fire escapes, cellar stairs fire-rated enclosures or fire-retarded cellar ceilings in multiple dwellings.
  • Repair fire damage.
  • Demolish any structure.
  • Erect an attached or unattached, open or covered deck.
  • Install or replace a masonry chimney or metal flue stack.
  • Install a swimming pool, in-ground or above ground.
  • Install a fuel tank, gasoline tank, or other flammable liquid or gaseous tank either above or below grade.
  • Install or replace a solid fuel-burning device (i.e. wood stoves, etc.).
  • Roofing (Dwellings & accessory structures)
A Building Permit is NOT required to:
  • Make ordinary repairs which replace existing materials with new materials of like class and kind. For example, making a minor roof repair or minor repair to a chimney or foundation wall does not require a permit.
  • Install or replace gutters or downspouts
  • Install nonconductive, nonmetal siding.
  • Install or replace a sidewalk on private property.
  • Pave or replace an existing driveway.
"No permit shall be issued without the required proof of insurances or the Workers' Compensation Exemption Form CE-200."

General Building Permit Application

Accessory Structure Permit Application (sheds, garages, pole barns, etc.)

Building Equipment & Systems Permit Application

Culvert Permit Application Temporary or Permanent

Deck/Porch Permit Application

Demolition or Remove - Relocate Permit Application

Fireworks Permit Application

Modular-Manufactured Home Permit Application

Recreational Vehicle Permit Application

Roofing Permit Application

Septic Permit Application

Solar Permit Application

Stove/Fireplace/Furnace/Chimney Permit Application

Swimming Pool/Hot Tub Permit Application


SHORT-TERM RENTAL PROPERTIES

PERMIT APPLICATON FORM

CHECKLIST (to assist you with the application process)

STANDARDS LIST (to be posted)

CONTACT INFORMATION (to be posted)

Local Law Chapter 97 Short-Term Rentals (PDF download)



PLEASE CALL OUR OFFICE FOR QUESTIONS REGARDING PERMIT APPLICATIONS


Timber Harvest Registration  (Submitted to the Town Clerk)

Building Department Fee Schedule 
Permit Fees

INSURANCE

ATTENTION CONTRACTORS:

Contractors are required to have current worker’s compensation and general liability insurance certificates on file in our office.  Note:  ACORD forms are not acceptable proof of Workers’ Comp & Disability.  

ATTENTION HOMEOWNERS:

Property owners who are doing the work themselves must complete and print the “CE-200” online (only) form known as a “Certificate of Attestation of Exemption” (from Workers’ Compensation.)
  • Access the form at CE200 online.
  • Then scroll down to the selection box that says  Apply Online as Homeowner
  • Then choose either  I Have a NY.GOV ID  or  I Need a NY.GOV ID  
  • After you complete the process, PRINT the actual CERTIFICATE (not your notice that the form was completed.)  
  • Sign the Certificate and submit it with your building permit application.