Building Permit Application, Instructions & Fees

BUILDING PERMIT INSTRUCTIONS & FEES

Building Permit application7-24.pdf 

A Building Permit will be issued when the application is submitted along with the required supporting documents and the proposed work conforms to the requirements of the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code and the Town of Onondaga Zoning Law and Regulations. The authority conferred with the permit may be limited by conditions. The Codes Enforcement Office must be notified of any changes to information contained in the application during the period for which the permit is in effect.

The following information must be submitted at the time of application:

1. One (1) copy of the application

2. One (1) copy of an up-to-date lot Survey, certified by a licensed NYS Land Surveyor, showing locations of lot and buildings on the premises, and relationship to adjoining premises and public streets

3. One (1) set of plans and specifications describing the proposed work, in accordance with the State Education Law, Section 7307 and 7209. The original seal and signature of a licensed and registered NYS Architect or Professional Engineer must be affixed to all plans except where good cause is shown and if the construction is under 1500-square-feet and the construction cost is less than $20,000

4. If the permit is for installation of a Solid Fuel Burning Appliance, the manufacturer's installation specifications must be submitted at the time of application.

5. One (1) Certificate of Insurance with the Town of Onondaga as a Certificate Holder, listing Worker’s Compensation and NYS Disability benefits, if wages are to be paid to anyone working on the project.

6. One (1) copy of Proof of Ownership (i.e. Deed, or a copy of a Tax Receipt)

7. Driveway Permit

8. Septic Approval

9. For Demolitions the following are required: Demolition Permit Application, Owner Acknowledgement Letter, Demolition Plan, Updated Survey (w/in 5 yrs. of demolition date), NYS DOL Asbestos Project Notification, Underground Facilitions Protection Organization Report, Services/Utilities removal report (electrical company), NYS workers comp ins. (if applicable), Letter of recognition from aur monitoring firm. Available Asbestos Firms: Artic Enterprises, Asbestos Environmental Services and Paradign Environmental.

Demolition Inspections are required and include: Unfit Structure Assessment (if applicable), Pre-demolition Inspection, Demolition Action - CEO Notification at start of demolition, Post Demolition Inspection / It is a requirement to make the code enforcement officer of representative of the Town Code Enforcement Office aware at the the beginning of the approved demolition. Notification of the date and time of any demolition must be sent to all responsible fire departments five days prior to commencing any approved demolition within the Town of Onondaga.

10. Application Fee by check or cash as noted in the chart below. (Make checks payable to: Town of Onondaga.) 

 BUILDING & CODES FEES & FINES:

 Building Permit Application: $50 - Includes first $1,000 of construction

 Building Permit: $5 per every $1,000 of construction over $1,000

 Building Without a Permit: $100

 Demolition: $65

 Pool Permits: $25 Inflatable | $50 Above Ground or Hot Tub | $100 In-Ground

 Fire Inspections: $50 - Up to 10,000 square feet | $100 - Over 10,000 square feet

11. It is the responsibility of the applicant to schedule building inspections with the Codes Enforcement Office 24 hours in advance as required for the following:

A. Footer

B. Framing

C. Foundation

D. Solid Fuel Burning Appliance  

E. Insulation

F. Final Inspection         

All of the above shall be submitted to the Building & Codes Office. Undertaking activity that requires a building permit prior to obtaining such permit is a crime. (Class A Misdemeanor)