Code Enforcement
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Code Enforcement Officer
Stephen C. Smith Telephone: (607) 656-4191 ext. 214 For Water Outages After Hours Call (607)-337-1660 [email protected] |
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Hours of Operation:
Monday –Thursday 8:00 am – 12:30 pm 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm Friday - 8am - Noon or by appointment Town of Greene 51 Genesee St. Greene, NY 13778 3rd floor rear of building (Village code enforcement office also) |
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Code Enforcement Office - Town of Greene
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Code Enforcement Office - Village
* Building Permits
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Frequently Asked Questions
When do I need a building permit?
A building permit is required for all structures, alterations and demolitions, this includes but is not limited to: new construction, alterations, placement of new structures, movement of existing buildings, storage structures for all hazardous materials, conversions, occupancy changes, electrical alterations, heating systems, gas appliances for heating or decorative use, solid fuel burning appliances, chimney or flue additions or alterations, structural alterations, changes to fire safety and/or life safety features. If in doubt, contact Ordinance Office. This permit is good for one year from date of issue. If your project is not completed, you may extend the permit by submitting one-half of the permit cost (paid by check made out to the Greene Town Clerk and be sure to reference your building permit number).
Do I need proof of Insurance to obtain a permit?
If you are the owner of the property and doing the work yourself than you do not need to show proof of insurances.
The New York State Department of Labor requires that Municipalities verify that all projects requiring a Building Permit have valid Workers’ Compensation and Disability Benefits coverage.
The Town of Greene may not issue a Building Permit without proof of compliance with Section 57 of Worker’s Compensation Law.
If you submit a Certificate with a municipality other than Town of Greene, 51 Genesee St, Greene, NY 13778, the Certificate AND THE APPLICATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
Do I need a permit to reroof my home?
Yes. In 2010 the State made a change to the Residential Codes that made re-roofing considered a level 1 alteration, and level 1 alteration require permitting. Repairs and small areas of roof replacement do not require permitting
Who sets the requirements for when permitting is required?
The State of NY does. The Town and Village must enforce the minimum requirments of the Uniform Building and Fire Codes of 1984 (19NYCRR).
How do I find the fees for permits?
Above you will find a PDF for the current fee schedule. The Village and Town use the same fee schedule.
Why do I come to the Town for a Village permit?
The Village contracts the Town to enforce their Codes, and the Uniform Codes of NYS on their behalf.
How would I obtain a copy of the Town of Greene Laws or Codes of the Village of Greene?
The Town has no digtal content at this time. If you would like to view the above referenced material or would like copies of certain laws or codes, please see the code officer or the clerks. You may access the Village code by going to the Village tab under departments.
Where can I access the Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code and State Energy Conservation Construction Code of New York State?
New York has its own State specify code books and a free editon can be accessed from this link. codes.iccsafe.org/codes/new-york
When do I need a sign permit?
A sign permit is required for all signs in the Village, or any signs over ten (10) square feet in the Town.
What records are available from the code officer?
Septic permits and repairs from 1977 onward.
Building permits from 1975 onward.
Certicficate of Occupancy or Compliance from 1984 onward.
Violations, special permit records vary by year.
Planning board approvals
Some Blueprints may be available for viewing.
What is required for a building permit?
Building plans stamped by a professional architect and/or engineer are required for all major construction projects. Acceptance of plans for any project is determined by quality of submitted documents. Contact Ordinance office if in doubt.
Do you need to be licensed to make repairs on a maufactured home?
A mechanics license would be required if the proposed work would meet the definition of service. Service is defined as any modification, alteration or repair of the structual systems of a manufactured home Per Article-21B Section 601 Subsection C.
If I purchase a manufactured home can I install it myself?
No, Article 21-B of the Executive Law on Manufactured Homes Section 602 requires proper licenses to sell, install, or service manufactured homes.
Does the Town and Village allow manufactured and modular homes?
Yes.
Do I need a permit to do a demoliton?
Yes according to Part 56, 12. NYCRR. Structures built prior to January 1, 1974 a copy of an asbestos survey and mitigation if structure contained it. Please contact code officer for further information.
Do I need a permit to put up a fence?
In the Village a permit is required per Ch 62 of the Village code.
Does the code office do electrical inspections?
No. All electrical inspections are done from a third party electrical inspector of your choice.
How many different Zoning or Special Districts are there in the Town of Greene?
There is zoning in the Village of Greene but there is no zoning law for the Town of Greene at this time. Please contact the Ordinance office for details.
PLANNING BOARD:
The Planning Board meets on the forth Monday, of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the Town Hall Board Room, 51 Genesee Street, Greene, New York.
Required submissions are listed on the application. Submissions required at least two weeks prior to the initial meeting. Application forms are available at the Town Hall from the Code Enforcement Officer along with the fee schedule.
When do I require assistance from the Planning Board?
In the Town, when any change of land use occurs, subdivisions, and proposed mobile home parks. In the Village, review of any ordinance or zoning as stated in the Code of the Village of Greene.
A building permit is required for all structures, alterations and demolitions, this includes but is not limited to: new construction, alterations, placement of new structures, movement of existing buildings, storage structures for all hazardous materials, conversions, occupancy changes, electrical alterations, heating systems, gas appliances for heating or decorative use, solid fuel burning appliances, chimney or flue additions or alterations, structural alterations, changes to fire safety and/or life safety features. If in doubt, contact Ordinance Office. This permit is good for one year from date of issue. If your project is not completed, you may extend the permit by submitting one-half of the permit cost (paid by check made out to the Greene Town Clerk and be sure to reference your building permit number).
Do I need proof of Insurance to obtain a permit?
If you are the owner of the property and doing the work yourself than you do not need to show proof of insurances.
The New York State Department of Labor requires that Municipalities verify that all projects requiring a Building Permit have valid Workers’ Compensation and Disability Benefits coverage.
The Town of Greene may not issue a Building Permit without proof of compliance with Section 57 of Worker’s Compensation Law.
If you submit a Certificate with a municipality other than Town of Greene, 51 Genesee St, Greene, NY 13778, the Certificate AND THE APPLICATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
Do I need a permit to reroof my home?
Yes. In 2010 the State made a change to the Residential Codes that made re-roofing considered a level 1 alteration, and level 1 alteration require permitting. Repairs and small areas of roof replacement do not require permitting
Who sets the requirements for when permitting is required?
The State of NY does. The Town and Village must enforce the minimum requirments of the Uniform Building and Fire Codes of 1984 (19NYCRR).
How do I find the fees for permits?
Above you will find a PDF for the current fee schedule. The Village and Town use the same fee schedule.
Why do I come to the Town for a Village permit?
The Village contracts the Town to enforce their Codes, and the Uniform Codes of NYS on their behalf.
How would I obtain a copy of the Town of Greene Laws or Codes of the Village of Greene?
The Town has no digtal content at this time. If you would like to view the above referenced material or would like copies of certain laws or codes, please see the code officer or the clerks. You may access the Village code by going to the Village tab under departments.
Where can I access the Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code and State Energy Conservation Construction Code of New York State?
New York has its own State specify code books and a free editon can be accessed from this link. codes.iccsafe.org/codes/new-york
When do I need a sign permit?
A sign permit is required for all signs in the Village, or any signs over ten (10) square feet in the Town.
What records are available from the code officer?
Septic permits and repairs from 1977 onward.
Building permits from 1975 onward.
Certicficate of Occupancy or Compliance from 1984 onward.
Violations, special permit records vary by year.
Planning board approvals
Some Blueprints may be available for viewing.
What is required for a building permit?
Building plans stamped by a professional architect and/or engineer are required for all major construction projects. Acceptance of plans for any project is determined by quality of submitted documents. Contact Ordinance office if in doubt.
- A site plan - this shows the location of the building with regards to the front, side and rear property lines, and dimensions of the new structure.
- Floor plan of the interior - Drawing(s) of the floor layout(s).
- Elevations: front, side, and rear views depicting the project
as completed. - Cross Sections - Structural details.
- Plumbing / Electrical plans.
- Health Department Plans and approvals. (When applicable)
- Energy Audit- www.energycodes.gov/rescheck. (When applicable)
- Storm Water Management Plan. (When applicable)
Do you need to be licensed to make repairs on a maufactured home?
A mechanics license would be required if the proposed work would meet the definition of service. Service is defined as any modification, alteration or repair of the structual systems of a manufactured home Per Article-21B Section 601 Subsection C.
If I purchase a manufactured home can I install it myself?
No, Article 21-B of the Executive Law on Manufactured Homes Section 602 requires proper licenses to sell, install, or service manufactured homes.
Does the Town and Village allow manufactured and modular homes?
Yes.
Do I need a permit to do a demoliton?
Yes according to Part 56, 12. NYCRR. Structures built prior to January 1, 1974 a copy of an asbestos survey and mitigation if structure contained it. Please contact code officer for further information.
Do I need a permit to put up a fence?
In the Village a permit is required per Ch 62 of the Village code.
Does the code office do electrical inspections?
No. All electrical inspections are done from a third party electrical inspector of your choice.
How many different Zoning or Special Districts are there in the Town of Greene?
There is zoning in the Village of Greene but there is no zoning law for the Town of Greene at this time. Please contact the Ordinance office for details.
PLANNING BOARD:
The Planning Board meets on the forth Monday, of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the Town Hall Board Room, 51 Genesee Street, Greene, New York.
Required submissions are listed on the application. Submissions required at least two weeks prior to the initial meeting. Application forms are available at the Town Hall from the Code Enforcement Officer along with the fee schedule.
When do I require assistance from the Planning Board?
In the Town, when any change of land use occurs, subdivisions, and proposed mobile home parks. In the Village, review of any ordinance or zoning as stated in the Code of the Village of Greene.