The Code Enforcement Officer is responsible for enforcing the State codes, regulations, and local laws of the Village of Deposit. The officer administers and enforces the zoning regulations and assists with applicants, inspects sites, reviews building applications and investigates complaints. See our forms section.
Grass must be no higher than 6″.
Snow must be removed from sidewalks 24 hrs after the end of the snowfall event.
1st violation will be $125/hr + $75 admin fee, 2nd violation will be $250/hr + $75 admin fee and the 3rd violation will be $300 + $75 admin fee.
Please see below for a Building Permit form.
Building Permit Fee Schedule
| $0.00-$1,000 | Fee $30.00 |
| $1,001-$25,000 | Fee $30 for first $1,000 plus $5 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof |
| $25,001 and up | Fee $145 for the first $25,000 $4.00 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof |
| Demo permit | Fee $25.00 |
| Permit renewal | Fee 20% of original building permit with minimum $15.00 |
- A BUILDING PERMIT IS REQUIRED BEFORE commencing construction or other improvements, removal or demolition of any building or structure except as noted below.
- A BUILDING PERMIT IS NOT REQUIRED for necessary dimensions and schedule repairs which DO NOT involve material alteration of structural feature, plumbing, electrical or heating/ventilation systems: for agricultural buildings, erecting fences, and construction of noncommercial storage facilities under 144 SQ. FT.
- Effective April 7,1993, New York State workman’s compensation law requires that before building permit is issued the application must submit proof of workman’s compensation and disability benefits or SUBMIT A STATEMENT Affidavit Exemption, proof of insurance or exemption forum CE 200 from workman’s compensation board.
- Demo: New York State Department of labor code rule 56 dealing with asbestos. Code rule 56 requires that an asbestos survey may be required before demo begins. For more information contact NYS Department of Labor. NYS Department of labor Syracuse, New York 315 479 3215
- INSPECTIONS: it is the builder or owners responsibility to notify the building inspector when the building is ready for inspection: footings and foundation before concrete is poured, rough framing before insulation, plumbing and heating roughed in, insulation once installed, Final inspection . Certificate of Occupancy will be issued after final inspection and electrical certificate is issued and energy code is met.
- Undertaking activity that requires a building permit prior to obtaining permit is prohibited, with fine accessed up to two times the cost
