The New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code
and the New York State Energy Conservation Code, as amended, and all
the provisions of this article are applicable and enforceable within
the Incorporated Village of Sands Point and are hereinafter referred
to as the "Building Code."
In addition to the activities set forth in the New York State
Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code, including regulations pursuant
thereto, permits are required for:
A. Driveways. Installation or reconstruction of driveways, paved or
unpaved, must be submitted for approval by the Building Commissioner
pursuant to this section.
B. Unless governed by a more specific provision of law, permits are
required for the construction of:
(6) A satellite dish antenna exceeding 24 inches in diameter.
(9) A new or modified underground sprinkler system.
(10)
A new or modified storm or sanitary system.
(11)
Addition, removal, or distribution of fill.
(13)
Substantial replacement of house siding and/or windows.
(14)
The substantial clearing of wooded areas or the substantial
denuding of natural ground cover.
(15)
Central air-conditioning units and electric generating units
located outside a dwelling, which such units shall be prohibited in
the front yard and otherwise restricted to locations abutting or as
close to the dwelling itself as practicable.
The Building Commissioner or the Deputy Building Commissioner
may examine or cause to be examined all applications for permits which
have been duly filed with the Village Clerk on prescribed application
forms and accompanied by plans, specifications, and documents required
therewith which are to be in compliance with the Building Code and
other applicable requirements, rules, and regulations of the Village.
Unless deemed insubstantial by the Building Commissioner or the Deputy
Building Commissioner, all plans and specifications submitted by an
applicant shall have been prepared, signed, and sealed by an architect
or engineer registered or licensed to practice pursuant to the New
York State Education Law. The Building Commissioner or his or her
Deputy shall approve or disapprove the application within a reasonable
time.
The Building Commissioner shall have authority to revoke permits
in instances:
A. Where the Building Commissioner finds that an application (including
any plans or specifications) contains any false statements or misrepresentations
as to any material fact upon which the permit was based.
B. Where the Building Commissioner finds that the permit was issued
in error or was not issued in accordance with applicable laws, codes,
ordinances and/or regulations.
C. Where the Building Commissioner finds that the work performed under
the permit is not being pursued in accordance with the filed and approved
application, plans and/or specifications.
D. Where the person to whom a permit has been issued fails or refuses
to comply with a stop order issued by the Building Commissioner.
A fee schedule may be established by resolution of the Village Board consistent with and supplement to Article
VII of this Chapter. Such fee schedule may thereafter be amended from time to time by like resolution. The fees set forth in or determined in accordance with such fee schedule or amended fee schedule shall be charged and collected for the submission of applications; the issuance of Building Permits, amended Building Permits, renewed Building Permits, Certificates of Occupancy, Certificates of Completion, Temporary Certificates of Occupancy; fire safety and property maintenance inspections; and other actions of the Code Enforcement Officer described in or contemplated by Article
VI of this Chapter.