[HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Village of New Hartford as indicated in article histories. Amendments noted where applicable.]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Unsafe buildings — See Ch. 48.
Fences, walls and barriers — See Ch. 57.
Flood damage prevention — See Ch. 63.
Nuisances — See Ch. 71.
Property maintenance — See Ch. 80.
Sewers — See Ch. 87.
Streets and sidewalks — See Ch. 101.
Swimming pools — See Ch. 105.
Zoning — See Ch. 126.
[Adopted 8-8-2011 by L.L. No. 1-2011]
A. 
Every city, village, town, and county charged under Subdivision 2 of § 381 of the Executive Law with administration and enforcement of the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code (the "Uniform Code") shall provide for such administration and enforcement of the code by local law, ordinance, or other appropriate regulation.
B. 
This chapter provides for the administration and enforcement of the Uniform Code, the Code of the Village of New Hartford, and the State Energy Conservation Construction Code (the Energy Code) in this Village. This chapter is adopted pursuant to § 10 of the Municipal Home Rule Law. Except as otherwise provided in the Uniform Code, other state law, or other section of this chapter, all buildings, structures, and premises, regardless of use or occupancy, are subject to the provisions of this chapter.
In this chapter in addition to the definitions set forth in the Uniform Code and the Code of the Village of New Hartford, the Village further adopts the following definitions:
BUILDING AND/OR SITE GRADING PERMIT
A permit issued pursuant to § 61-4 of this chapter. The term "building and/or site grading permit" shall also include a building and/or site grading permit which is renewed, amended or extended pursuant to any provision of this chapter.
CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY and CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE
A certificate issued pursuant to § 61-7B of this chapter.
CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER
The Code Enforcement Officer and/or assistant Code Enforcement Officer and/or the Zoning Enforcement Officer responsible for the enforcement of the Code of the Village of New Hartford, the Uniform Code and the Energy Code appointed or approved pursuant to § 61-3A and B of this chapter.
COMMON AREA
Any area within a building that the public or tenants have access to or an area that accommodates electrical service equipment, furnaces, boilers or a common storage area.
ENERGY CODE
The State Energy Conservation Construction Code, as currently in effect and as hereafter amended from time to time.
NOTICE OF VIOLATION
An order issued in the form of a letter by the Code Enforcement Officer pursuant to § 61-17A of this chapter.
OPERATING PERMIT
A permit issued pursuant to § 61-12 of this chapter. The term "operating permit" shall also include an operating permit which is renewed, amended or extended pursuant to any provision of this chapter.
PERMIT HOLDER
The person to whom a building and/or site grading permit has been issued.
PERSON
Includes an individual, corporation, limited liability company, partnership, limited partnership, business trust, estate, trust, association, or any other legal or commercial entity of any kind or description.
STOP-WORK ORDER
An order issued by the Code Enforcement Officer pursuant to § 61-6 of this chapter.
TEMPORARY CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY
A certificate issued pursuant to § 61-7I of this chapter.
UNIFORM CODE
The New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code, as currently in effect and as hereafter amended from time to time.
VILLAGE
The Village of New Hartford.
A. 
The Code Enforcement Officer shall be appointed in accordance with the New York State Civil Service Law and the personnel policies of the Village of New Hartford.
B. 
The Code Enforcement Officer shall possess background experience related to building construction or fire prevention and shall, within the time prescribed by law, obtain such basic training, in-service training, advanced in-service training and other training as the State of New York shall require for code enforcement personnel, and the Code Enforcement Officer shall obtain certification from the State Fire Administrator pursuant to the Executive Law and the regulations promulgated thereunder.
C. 
In the event that the Code Enforcement Officer is unable to serve as such for any reason, an individual shall be appointed by the Village Board to serve as Acting Code Enforcement Officer. The Acting Code Enforcement Officer shall, during the term of his or her appointment, exercise all powers and fulfill all duties conferred upon the Code Enforcement Officer by this chapter.
D. 
The compensation for the Code Enforcement Officer and inspectors shall be fixed from time to time by the Village Board of this Village.
E. 
The Code Enforcement Officer shall administer and enforce all the provisions of the Uniform Code, the Energy Code, the Code of the Village of New Hartford, including this chapter. The Code Enforcement Officer shall have the following powers and duties:
(1) 
To receive, review, and approve or disapprove applications for building and/or site grading permits, certificates of occupancy and certificates of compliance, temporary certificates and operating permits, and the plans, specifications and construction documents submitted with such applications;
(2) 
Upon approval of such applications, to issue building and/or site grading permits, certificates of occupancy, certificates of compliance, temporary certificates and operating permits, and to include in building and/or site grading permits, certificates of occupancy, certificates of compliance, temporary certificates and operating permits such terms and conditions as the Code Enforcement Officer may determine to be appropriate, including, but not limited to, the posting of a bond, letter of credit, or certified check in a reasonable amount as determined by the Code Enforcement Officer;
(3) 
To conduct construction inspections, inspections to be made prior to the issuance of certificates of occupancy, certificates of compliance, temporary certificates and operating permits, fire safety and property maintenance inspections, inspections incidental to the investigation of complaints, and all other inspections required or permitted under any provision of this chapter;
(4) 
To issue stop-work orders;
(5) 
To review and investigate complaints;
(6) 
To issue orders pursuant to § 61-17A, Notice of violation, of this chapter;
(7) 
To maintain records;
(8) 
To collect fees as set by the Village Board of this Village;
(9) 
To pursue administrative enforcement actions and proceedings;
(10) 
In consultation with this Village's Attorney, to pursue such legal actions and proceedings as may be necessary to enforce the Uniform Code, the Energy Code and the Code of the Village of New Hartford, including this chapter, or to abate or correct conditions not in compliance with the Uniform Code, the Energy Code, the Code of the Village of New Hartford or this chapter; and
(11) 
To exercise all other powers and fulfill all other duties conferred upon the Code Enforcement Officer by this chapter.
A. 
Building and/or site grading permits required. Except as otherwise provided in Subsection B of this section, a building and/or site grading permit shall be required for any work which must conform to the Uniform Code, the Energy Code and/or the Code of the Village of New Hartford, including, but not limited to, the construction, enlargement, alteration, improvement, removal, relocation or demolition of any building or structure or any portion thereof, and the installation of a solid-fuel-burning heating appliance, chimney or flue in any dwelling unit. Additionally, a building and/or site grading permit is required for installation of all fences, installation of retaining walls exceeding five feet in height, excavation, grading and clearing for any building or use. No person shall commence any work for which a building/site grading permit is required without first having obtained a building/site grading permit from the Code Enforcement Officer.
B. 
The Officer shall act upon all applications for building/site grading permits within 30 days. Notice of refusal to issue any permit shall be given to the applicant or to his or her authorized representative, in writing, and shall state the reasons for such refusal
C. 
The Officer may issue temporary permits for structures incidental to a building permit. Such permits shall expire after one year.
D. 
At the discretion of the Officer or the Officer's designee, the permit holder shall be required to have on the lot a receptacle of one cubic yard minimum size to provide temporary (in excess of 24 hours) storage of construction and demolition debris, except tree and brush stumps. The receptacle shall be provided with a tarp or other cover. The receptacle must be removed from the lot, as well as all trees, brush, stumps and other debris within 60 days of completion of construction.
E. 
The applicant for any building/site grading permit(s) shall, if required by the Code Enforcement Officer, submit a plot plan showing sufficient data on proposed site grading, final proposed ground elevations and the discharge location of any proposed sump pump, all of which shall be approved by the Village Engineer or an engineer designated by the Village prior to the issuance of any such permit(s).
F. 
Exceptions. No building/site grading permit shall be required for work in any of the following categories, but may require design and review by the Village Planning Board if property is located in the designated design and review area refer to Zoning Chapter 126:
(1) 
Installation of swings and other playground equipment associated with a one- or two-family dwelling or multiple single-family dwellings (townhouses);
(2) 
Installation of swimming pools associated with a one- or two-family dwelling or multiple single-family dwellings (townhouses) where such pools are designed for a water depth of less than 24 inches and are installed entirely above ground;
(3) 
Construction of temporary motion picture, television and theater stage sets and scenery;
(4) 
Installation of window awnings supported by an exterior wall of a one- or two-family dwelling or multiple single-family dwellings (townhouses);
(5) 
Installation of partitions or movable cases less than five feet nine inches in height;
(6) 
Painting, wallpapering, tiling, carpeting, or other similar finish work;
(7) 
Installation of listed portable electrical, plumbing, heating, ventilation or cooling equipment or appliances;
(8) 
Replacement of any equipment, provided the replacement does not alter the equipment's listing or render it inconsistent with the equipment's original specifications; or
(9) 
Repairs, provided that such repairs do not involve:
(a) 
The removal or cutting away of a load-bearing wall, partition, or portion thereof, or of any structural beam or load-bearing component;
(b) 
The removal or change of any required means of egress, or the rearrangement of parts of a structure in a manner which affects egress;
(c) 
The enlargement, alteration, replacement or relocation of any building system; or
(d) 
The removal from service of all or part of a fire protection system for any period of time.
G. 
Exception not deemed authorization to perform noncompliant work. The exemption from the requirement to obtain a building permit for work in any category set forth in Subsection F of this section shall not be deemed an authorization for work to be performed in violation of the Uniform Code, the Energy Code or Code of the Village of New Hartford.
H. 
Applications for building/site grading permits. Applications for a building/site grading permit shall be made in writing on a form provided by or otherwise acceptable to the Code Enforcement Officer. The application shall be signed by the owner of the property where the work is to be performed or an authorized agent of the owner. The application shall include such information as the Code Enforcement Officer deems sufficient to allow a determination by the Code Enforcement Officer that the intended work complies with all applicable requirements of the Uniform Code, the Energy Code and the Code of the Village of New Hartford. The application shall include or be accompanied by the following information and documentation:
(1) 
A description of the proposed work;
(2) 
The Tax Map number and the street address of the premises where the work is to be performed;
(3) 
The occupancy classification of any affected building or structure;
(4) 
Where applicable, a statement of special inspections prepared in accordance with the provisions of the Uniform Code; and
(5) 
At least two sets of construction documents (drawings and/or specifications) which:
(a) 
Define the scope of the proposed work;
(b) 
Are prepared by a New York State registered architect or licensed professional engineer where so required by the Education Law;
(c) 
Indicate with sufficient clarity and detail the nature and extent of the work proposed;
(d) 
Substantiate that the proposed work will comply with the Uniform Code, the Energy Code and the Code of the Village of New Hartford; and
(e) 
Where applicable, provide a licensed survey that shows any existing and proposed buildings and structures on the site, and the distances between the buildings and structures and the lot lines.
(6) 
All site grading permits must be approved by the Village Engineer prior to the Code Enforcement Officer issuing said permit.
I. 
Construction documents. Construction documents will not be accepted as part of an application for a building and/or site grading permit unless they satisfy the requirements set forth in Subsection H(5) and (6) of this section. Construction documents which are accepted as part of the application for a building and/or site grading permit shall be marked as accepted by the Code Enforcement Officer in writing or by stamp. One set of the accepted construction documents shall be retained by the Code Enforcement Officer, and one set of the accepted construction documents shall be returned to the applicant to be kept at the work site so as to be available for use by the Code Enforcement Officer. However, the return of a set of accepted construction documents to the applicant shall not be construed as authorization to commence work, nor as an indication that a building and/or site grading permit will be issued. Work shall not be commenced until and unless a building and/or site grading permit is issued.
J. 
Issuance of building/site grading permits. An application for a building and/or site grading permit shall be examined to ascertain whether the proposed work is in compliance with the applicable requirements of the Uniform Code, Energy Code and the Code of the Village of New Hartford. The Code Enforcement Officer shall issue a building/site grading permit if the proposed work is in compliance with the applicable requirements of the Uniform Code, Energy Code and the Code of the Village of New Hartford.
K. 
Building/site grading permits to be displayed. Building/site grading permits shall be visibly displayed at the work site and shall remain visible until the authorized work has been completed.
L. 
Work to be in accordance with construction documents. All work shall be performed in accordance with the construction documents which were submitted with and accepted as part of the application for the building/site grading permit. The building/site grading permit shall contain such a directive. The permit holder shall immediately notify the Code Enforcement Officer of any change occurring during the course of the work. The building and/or site grading permit shall contain such a directive. If the Code Enforcement Officer determines that such change warrants a new or amended building/site grading permit, such change shall not be made until and unless a new or amended building/site grading permit reflecting such change is issued.
M. 
Time limits. Building/site grading permits shall expire 12 months after the date of issuance. A building and/or site grading permit which has become invalid or which has expired pursuant to this subdivision may be renewed upon application by the permit holder, payment of the applicable fee, and approval of the application by the Code Enforcement Officer. The renewal rate shall be 25% of the original building permit cost and only one renewal is allowed.
N. 
Demolition permits. Demolition permits are required whenever work is to be undertaken to dismantle any portion of any building, and shall be performed in conformance with all applicable local, state and federal laws. Demolition permits shall expire 30 days from the date of issuance and only four permits shall be issued per calendar year per structure.
O. 
Work hours. Any work being performed within the Village of New Hartford shall not commence earlier than 7:00 a.m. and continue later than 7:00 p.m. except work wholly contained within the structure.
P. 
Revocation or suspension of building/site grading permits. If the Code Enforcement Officer, Village Engineer, or an engineer designated by the Village and/or Village Planner determines that a building/site grading permit was issued in error because of incorrect, inaccurate or incomplete information, or that the work for which a building/site grading permit was issued violates the Uniform Code, the Energy Code or the Code of the Village of New Hartford, the Code Enforcement Officer shall revoke the building and/or site grading permit or suspend the building/site grading permit until such time as the permit holder demonstrates that all work then completed is in compliance with all applicable provisions of the Uniform Code, the Energy Code and the Code of the Village of New Hartford and all work then proposed to be performed shall be in compliance with all applicable provisions of the Uniform Code, the Energy Code and the Code of the Village of New Hartford.
Q. 
Fee. The fee specified in or determined in accordance with the provisions set forth in § 61-18, Fees, of this chapter must be paid at the time of submission of an application for a building and/or site grading permit, for an amended building and/or site grading permit, or for renewal of a building and/or site grading permit.
R. 
Required information; liability policy. The plans and specifications or statements shall be accompanied with the full name and address of the owner or owners of record of the structure. For the purpose of this code, any person, firm or corporation holding the fee title to real property, or his or their duly authorized agent or attorney or the guardian, conservator or trustee, shall be regarded as the owner. Unless otherwise expressly waived in writing by the Code Enforcement Officer, the owner or contractor shall be required to have a liability policy in an amount determined by the Code Enforcement Officer for comprehensive general liability coverage with a per location and per project enforcement which names the Village as an additional insured or coinsured during the period of time the permit is in use, or until the permit expires or is revoked by the Code Enforcement Officer. The Code Enforcement Officer shall promulgate an official Codes Department policy detailing potentially dangerous or hazardous conditions and/or materials which will also require insurance pursuant to this section.
A. 
Work to remain accessible and exposed. Work shall remain accessible and exposed until inspected and accepted by the Code Enforcement Officer or by an inspector authorized by the Code Enforcement Officer. The permit holder shall notify the Code Enforcement Officer when any element of work described in Subsection B of this section is ready for inspection.
B. 
Elements of work to be inspected. The following elements of the construction process shall be inspected, where applicable:
(1) 
Work site prior to the issuance of a building and/or site grading permit;
(2) 
Footings and foundation;
(3) 
Preparation for concrete slab;
(4) 
Framing;
(5) 
Building systems, including underground and rough-in;
(6) 
Fire-resistant construction;
(7) 
Fire-resistant penetrations;
(8) 
Solid-fuel-burning heating appliances, chimneys, flues or gas vents;
(9) 
Energy Code compliance; and
(10) 
A final inspection after all work authorized by the building and/or site grading permit has been completed.
C. 
Inspection results. After inspection, the work or a portion thereof shall be noted as satisfactory as completed, or the permit holder shall be notified as to where the work fails to comply with the Uniform Code, Energy Code or Code of the Village of New Hartford. Work not in compliance with any applicable provision of the Uniform Code, Energy Code or Code of the Village of New Hartford shall remain exposed until such work shall have been brought into compliance with all applicable provisions of the Uniform Code, the Energy Code, and the Code of the Village of New Hartford, reinspected, and found satisfactory as completed.
D. 
Fee. The fee specified in or determined in accordance with the provisions set forth in § 61-18, Fees, of this chapter must be paid prior to or at the time of each inspection performed pursuant to this section.
A. 
Authority to issue. The Code Enforcement Officer is authorized to issue stop-work orders pursuant to this section. The Code Enforcement Officer shall issue a stop-work order to cease and desist:
(1) 
Any work that is determined by the Code Enforcement Officer to be contrary to any applicable provision of the Uniform Code, Energy Code or Code of the Village of New Hartford, without regard to whether such work is or is not work for which a building and/or site grading permit is required, and without regard to whether a building and/or site grading permit has or has not been issued for such work; or
(2) 
Any work that is being conducted in a dangerous or unsafe manner in the opinion of the Code Enforcement Officer, without regard to whether such work is or is not work for which a building and/or site grading permit is required, and without regard to whether a building and/or site grading permit has or has not been issued for such work; or
(3) 
Any work for which a building and/or site grading permit is required which is being performed without the required building and/or site grading permit, or under a building and/or site grading permit that has become invalid, has expired, or has been suspended or revoked.
(4) 
Any work that is being conducted without proof of the required general liability insurance coverage as required in accordance with the provisions set forth in § 61-4R of this chapter.
B. 
Content of stop-work orders. Stop-work orders shall:
(1) 
Be in writing;
(2) 
Be dated and signed by the Code Enforcement Officer;
(3) 
State the reason or reasons for issuance; and
(4) 
If applicable, state the conditions which must be satisfied before work will be permitted to resume.
C. 
Service of stop-work orders. The Code Enforcement Officer shall cause the stop-work order, or a copy thereof, to be served on the owner of the affected property (and, if the owner is not the permit holder, on the permit holder) personally or by registered mail. The Code Enforcement Officer shall be permitted, but not required, to cause the stop-work order, or a copy thereof, to be served on any builder, architect, tenant, contractor, subcontractor, construction superintendent, or their agents, or any other person taking part or assisting in work affected by the stop-work order, personally or by registered mail; provided, however, that failure to serve any person mentioned in this sentence shall not affect the efficacy of the stop-work order.
D. 
Effect of stop-work order. Upon the issuance of a stop-work order, the owner of the affected property, the permit holder and any other person performing, taking part in or assisting in the work shall immediately cease all work which is the subject of the stop-work order.
E. 
Remedy not exclusive. The issuance of a stop-work order shall not be the exclusive remedy available to address any event described in Subsection A of this section, and the authority to issue a stop-work order shall be in addition to, and not in substitution for or limitation of, the right and authority to pursue any other remedy or impose any other penalty under § 61-17, Violations; penalties for offenses, of this chapter or under any other applicable local law, state or federal law. Any such other remedy or penalty may be pursued at any time as may be prescribed by law.
A. 
No building, use or structure hereafter erected, relocated or altered as to outside dimensions shall be used, changed in use or occupied until a certificate of occupancy or compliance shall have been issued by the Code Enforcement Officer stating that the use, land or structure complies with all applicable provisions of this chapter. For previously existing construction, the Code Enforcement Officer may, on request, issue a certificate of occupancy or certificate of compliance if the Code Enforcement Officer determines that the use of the building in question meets the requirements of this chapter. The Code Enforcement Officer may issue a temporary certificate of occupancy or temporary certificate of compliance at the Code Enforcement Officer's discretion.
B. 
A certificate of occupancy or certificate of compliance shall be issued only if:
(1) 
The proposed use of the building or land conforms to the provisions of this chapter.
(2) 
The proposed use of the building or land conforms to the plot plan.
(3) 
The proposed use of the building or land conforms to approved plans.
(4) 
As-built drawings are provided, if applicable.
(5) 
The proposed use of the building or land conforms to the purpose and description for which the permit was issued.
(6) 
Building and/or site work is complete to outward appearance in accordance with the building and/or site grading permit issued.
(7) 
The building or structure is properly supplied with water.
(8) 
The building or structure is properly supplied with approved sanitary disposal facilities.
(9) 
All improvements shown on the site plan are installed to the satisfaction of the Code Enforcement Officer, Village Engineer, and/or Village Planner or, when applicable, sufficient performance guaranty has been posted in the form of a certified check, letter of credit, or bond for improvements not yet completed.
C. 
Any building or land which has been granted a special use permit, site plan approval, or variance by the Planning Board or Zoning Board of Appeals; every certificate of occupancy or certificate of compliance for which special use permit or site plan approval or variance has been granted shall contain a detailed statement of any conditions to which the same is subject and include, by attachment, a copy of such Planning Board or Zoning Board of Appeals decision.
D. 
Performance guaranty. No certificate of occupancy or compliance shall be issued until all improvements shown on the site plan are installed or sufficient performance guaranty has been posted for improvements not yet completed. The sufficiency of such performance guaranty shall be determined by the Planning Board after consultation with the Code Enforcement Officer, Village Engineer and/or Village Planner.
E. 
The Code Enforcement Officer shall promptly make or cause to be made an inspection of each building or site for which application for a certificate of occupancy or certificate of compliance has been made and shall grant or deny such certificate within 10 days from the date of application.
F. 
For any building that is part of a Village-approved project requiring the construction or extension of a public road in addition to the regulations stated in this section at Subsection B above, no certificate of occupancy or certificate of compliance shall be issued until all infrastructure improvements with the proposed easements and/or rights-of-way are installed, approved, certified by the engineer of record and accepted and approved by the Village. For details of highway construction and dedication requirements, see Chapter 102, Streets and Sidewalks, Article II, of the Code of the Village of New Hartford
G. 
At the time a certificate of occupancy is applied for, and the developer is unable to complete the installation of the top course or other approved infrastructure improvements within the proposed easement and/or rights-of-way, and those deficiencies are determined by the Village to be noncritical to the occupancy of the building, safety of the traveling public and the proper operation and maintenance of the highway and other public infrastructure, the developer, at the request of the Village Planner or Village Engineer shall execute an agreement with the Village and provide surety in the form of a certified check, bond, or letter of credit in an amount equal to two times the value of the deficiencies determined by the Village. In addition, where applicable, the following documents, prepared in accordance with the provisions of the Uniform Code by such person or persons as may be designated by or otherwise acceptable to the Code Enforcement Officer, at the expense of the applicant for the certificate of occupancy and/or certificate of compliance, shall be provided to the Code Enforcement Officer prior to the issuance of the certificate of occupancy and/or certificate of compliance:
(1) 
A written statement of structural observations and/or a final report of special inspections; and
(2) 
Flood hazard certifications.
H. 
Contents of certificates of occupancy and/or certificates of compliance. A certificate of occupancy and/or certificate of compliance shall contain the following information:
(1) 
The building and/or site grading permit number;
(2) 
The date of issuance of the building and/or site grading permit;
(3) 
The address and Tax Map number of the property;
(4) 
The name of the property owner of record;
(5) 
If the certificate of occupancy and/or certificate of compliance is not applicable to an entire structure, a description of that portion of the structure for which the certificate of occupancy and/or certificate of compliance is issued;
(6) 
The use and occupancy classification of the structure;
(7) 
The type of construction of the structure;
(8) 
The assembly occupant load of the structure, if applicable;
(9) 
If an automatic sprinkler system is provided, a notation as to whether the sprinkler system is required;
(10) 
Any special conditions imposed in connection with the issuance of the building and/or site grading permit; and
(11) 
The decision of the Village Planning Board or Zoning Board of Appeals as may relate to the subject property regarding a special use permit, site plan approval or variance; and
(12) 
The signature of the Code Enforcement Officer issuing the certificate of occupancy and/or certificate of compliance and the date of issuance.
I. 
Temporary certificate of occupancy. The Code Enforcement Officer shall be permitted to issue a temporary certificate allowing the temporary occupancy of a building or structure, or a portion thereof, prior to completion of the work which is the subject of a building and/or site grading permit. However, in no event shall the Code Enforcement Officer issue a temporary certificate unless the Code Enforcement Officer determines: 1) that the building or structure, or the portion thereof covered by the temporary certificate, may be occupied safely; 2) that any fire- and smoke-detecting or fire protection equipment which has been installed is operational; and 3) that all required means of egress from the building or structure have been provided. The Code Enforcement Officer, Village Engineer, and Village Planner may include in a temporary certificate such terms and conditions as he or she deems necessary or appropriate to ensure safety or to further the purposes and intent of the Uniform Code, including, but not limited to, surety in the form of a certified check, bond or letter of credit in an amount equal to two times the value of any deficiencies. A temporary certificate shall be effective for a period of time, not to exceed six months, which shall be determined by the Code Enforcement Officer and specified in the temporary certificate. During the specified period of effectiveness of the temporary certificate, the permit holder shall undertake to bring the building or structure into full compliance with all applicable provisions of the Uniform Code, the Energy Code and the Code of the Village of New Hartford.
J. 
Revocation or suspension of certificates. If the Code Enforcement Officer determines that a certificate of occupancy and/or certificate of compliance or a temporary certificate was issued in error because of incorrect, inaccurate or incomplete information, and if the relevant deficiencies are not corrected to the satisfaction of the Code Enforcement Officer within such period of time as shall be specified by the Code Enforcement Officer, the Code Enforcement Officer shall revoke or suspend such certificate.
K. 
Fee. The fee specified in or determined in accordance with the provisions set forth in § 61-18, Fees, of this chapter must be paid at the time of submission of an application for a certificate of occupancy and/or certificate of compliance or for temporary certificate.
The Chief of the New Hartford Volunteer Fire Department providing firefighting services for a property within this Village shall promptly notify the Code Enforcement Officer of any fire or explosion involving any structural damage, fuel-burning appliance, chimney or gas vent.
Unsafe structures and equipment in this Village shall be identified and addressed in accordance with the procedures established by Chapter 48, Buildings, Unsafe, of the Code of the Village of New Hartford as now in effect or as thereafter amended from time to time.
If the Code Enforcement Officer is notified that a violation exists which requires immediate action to avoid a direct hazard or imminent danger to the health, safety or welfare of occupants of a building, or to other persons, the Code Enforcement Officer shall direct that such violation be immediately remedied by the property owner or occupant at his/her sole expense or shall take direct action on his or her own initiative to abate the hazard or danger. Any costs incurred by the Code Enforcement Officer for such action shall be paid for by the property owner, occupant or person responsible for the violation. The Code Enforcement Officer shall keep on file an affidavit stating with fairness and accuracy the items of expense and date of execution of action taken and is furthermore authorized to institute a suit, if necessary, against the person liable for such expenses in order to recover said costs.
A. 
The architect or professional engineer whose seal and signature appear on the drawings for buildings or structures other than one- or two-family dwellings, or his/her designated representative, shall be responsible for making periodic visits to the construction site to familiarize him/herself with the progress and quality of the construction and to determine, in general, if the construction is proceeding in accord with the plans, drawings, specifications and addenda thereto which have been approved by the Code Enforcement Officer, and/or Village Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals. Said architect or engineer shall file reports with the Code Enforcement Officer at regular intervals, indicating the times of such visits, the status of the construction and any defects or discrepancies between the actual construction and the approved plans, drawings and specifications affecting structural, fire, health or life safety which he/she may observe. Said architect or engineer shall also advise the Code Enforcement Officer when such discrepancies have been corrected.
B. 
The architect or engineer shall not be required to make exhaustive or continuous on-site inspections to check the construction. He/she shall not be responsible for construction means, methods, techniques, sequences or procedures or for safety precautions and programs in connection with the construction, nor shall he/she be responsible for the contractor's failure to carry out the construction in accord with the approved plans, drawings and specifications.
C. 
Upon completion of the construction, the architect or engineer shall file a certificate of completion with the Code Enforcement Officer stating that, to the best of his/her knowledge, the building or structure has been completed in accord with the approved plans, drawings, specifications and addenda thereto, insofar as structural, fire, health and life safety are concerned, or shall state any defects of which he/she is aware.
A. 
Operation permits required.
(1) 
Operating permits shall be required for conducting the activities or using the categories of buildings listed below:
(a) 
Manufacturing, storing or handling hazardous materials in quantities exceeding those listed in Tables 2703.1.1(1), 2703.1.1(2), 2703.1.1(3) or 2703.1.1(4) in the publication entitled "Fire Code of New York State" and incorporated by reference in 19 NYCRR 1225.1;
(b) 
Hazardous processes and activities, including, but not limited to, commercial and industrial operations which produce combustible dust as a by-product, fruit and crop ripening, and waste handling;
(c) 
Use of pyrotechnic devices in assembly occupancies;
(d) 
Buildings containing one or more areas of public assembly with an occupant load of 100 persons or more; and
(e) 
Buildings whose use or occupancy classification may pose a substantial potential hazard to public safety, as determined by resolution adopted by the Village Board of this Village.
(2) 
Any person who proposes to undertake any activity or to operate any type of building listed in this Subsection A shall be required to obtain an operating permit prior to commencing such activity or operation.
B. 
Applications for operating permits. An application for an operating permit shall be in writing on a form provided by or otherwise acceptable to the Code Enforcement Officer. Such application shall include such information as the Code Enforcement Officer deems sufficient to permit a determination by the Code Enforcement Officer that quantities, materials, and activities conform to the requirements of the Uniform Code. If the Code Enforcement Officer determines that tests or reports are necessary to verify conformance, such tests or reports shall be performed or provided by such person or persons as may be designated by or otherwise acceptable to the Code Enforcement Officer, at the expense of the applicant.
C. 
Inspections. The Code Enforcement Officer or an inspector authorized by the Code Enforcement Officer shall inspect the subject premises prior to the issuance of an operating permit.
D. 
Multiple activities. In any circumstance in which more than one activity listed in Subsection A of this section is to be conducted at a location, the Code Enforcement Officer may require a separate operating permit for each such activity, or the Code Enforcement Officer may, in his or her discretion, issue a single operating permit to apply to all such activities.
E. 
Duration of operating permits. Operating permits shall remain in effect until reissued, renewed, revoked, suspended or the contents of storage is changed or otherwise altered as specified in Subsection A above.
F. 
Revocation or suspension of operating permits. If the Code Enforcement Officer determines that any activity or building for which an operating permit was issued does not comply with any applicable provision of the Uniform Code, Energy Code and the Code of the Village of New Hartford, such operating permit shall be revoked or suspended.
G. 
Fee. The fee specified in or determined in accordance with the provisions set forth in § 61-18, Fees, of this chapter must be paid at the time submission of an application for an operating permit, for an amended operating permit, or for reissue or renewal of an operating permit.
A. 
Inspections required. Fire safety and property maintenance inspections of buildings and structures shall be performed by the Code Enforcement Officer or an inspector designated by the Code Enforcement Officer at the following intervals:
(1) 
Fire safety and property maintenance inspections of buildings or structures which contain an area of public assembly shall be performed at least once every 12 months.
(2) 
Fire safety and property maintenance inspections of buildings or structures being occupied as dormitories shall be performed at least once every 12 months.
(3) 
Fire safety and property maintenance inspections of all multiple dwellings not included in Subsection A(1) or (2), and all nonresidential buildings, structures, uses and occupancies not included in Subsection A(1) or (2), shall be performed at least once every 36 months.
B. 
Any owner of a building or structure designated for inspection and found to be not in compliance with the Uniform Code, Energy Code or the Code of the Village of New Hartford shall be subject to a notice of violation in accordance with § 61-17 herein.
C. 
Inspections permitted. In addition to the inspections required by Subsection A of this section, a fire safety and property maintenance inspection of any building, structure, use, or occupancy, or of any dwelling unit, may also be performed by the Code Enforcement Officer or an inspector designated by the Code Enforcement Officer at any time upon:
(1) 
The request of the owner of the property to be inspected or an authorized agent of such owner;
(2) 
Receipt by the Code Enforcement Officer of a written statement alleging that conditions or activities failing to comply with the Uniform Code, Energy Code or the Code of the Village of New Hartford exist; or
(3) 
Receipt by the Code Enforcement Officer of any other information, reasonably believed by the Code Enforcement Officer to be reliable, giving rise to reasonable cause to believe that conditions or activities failing to comply with the Uniform Code, Energy Code or the Code of the Village of New Hartford exist.
D. 
Nothing in this section shall be construed as permitting an inspection under any circumstances under which a court order or warrant permitting such inspection is required, unless such court order or warrant shall have been obtained.
E. 
Fee. The fee specified in or determined in accordance with the provisions set forth in § 61-18, Fees, of this chapter must be paid prior to or within 30 days of billing for each inspection performed pursuant to this section. Nonpayment shall be subject to a notice of violation in accordance with § 61-17 herein. This subsection shall not apply to inspections performed by the Office of Fire Prevention and Control.
The Code Enforcement Officer shall review and investigate complaints which allege or assert the existence of conditions or activities that fail to comply with the Uniform Code, the Energy Code, the Code of the Village of New Hartford, including this chapter, or any other local law or regulation adopted for administration and enforcement of the Uniform Code, the Energy Code or the Code of the Village of New Hartford. The process for responding to a complaint shall include such of the following steps as the Code Enforcement Officer may deem to be appropriate:
A. 
Performing an inspection of the conditions and/or activities alleged to be in violation, and documenting the results of such inspection;
B. 
If a violation is found to exist, providing the owner of the affected property and any other person who may be responsible for the violation with written notice of the violation and affording opportunity to abate, correct or cure the violation or proceeding in the manner described in § 61-17, Violations; penalties for offenses, of this chapter;
C. 
If appropriate, issuing a stop-work order;
D. 
If a violation which was found to exist is abated or corrected, performing an inspection to ensure that the violation has been abated or corrected, preparing a final written report reflecting such abatement or correction, and filing such report with the complaint.
A. 
The Code Enforcement Officer shall keep permanent official records of all transactions and activities conducted by all code enforcement personnel, including records of:
(1) 
All applications received, reviewed and approved or denied;
(2) 
All plans, drawings specifications and construction documents approved;
(3) 
All building and/or site grading permits, certificates of occupancy and/or certificates of compliance, temporary certificates, stop-work orders, and operating permits issued;
(4) 
All inspections and tests performed;
(5) 
All statements and reports issued;
(6) 
All complaints received;
(7) 
All investigations conducted;
(8) 
Notices of violation issued;
(9) 
All other features and activities specified in or contemplated by §§ 61-4 through 61-14, inclusive, of this chapter; and
(10) 
All fees charged and collected.
B. 
All such records shall be public records open for public inspection during normal business hours. All plans and records pertaining to buildings or structures, or appurtenances thereto, shall be retained for at least the minimum time period so required by state law and regulation.
A. 
The Village Board of this Village may request that the Code Enforcement Officer submit an annual written report and summary of all business conducted by the Code Enforcement Officer and the inspectors, including a report and summary of all transactions and activities described in § 61-15, Recordkeeping, of this chapter and a report and summary of all appeals or litigation pending or concluded.
B. 
The Code Enforcement Officer shall annually submit to the Secretary of State, on behalf of this Village, on a form prescribed by the Secretary of State, a report of the activities of this Village relative to administration and enforcement of the Uniform Code, Energy Code and the Code of the Village of New Hartford.
C. 
The Code Enforcement Officer shall, upon request of the New York State Department of State, provide to the New York State Department of State, from the records and related materials this Village is required to maintain, excerpts, summaries, tabulations, statistics and other information and accounts of the activities of this Village in connection with administration and enforcement of the Uniform Code, Energy Code and the Code of the Village of New Hartford.
A. 
Notice of violation.
(1) 
The Code Enforcement Officer is authorized to order, in writing, the remedying of any condition or activity found to exist in, on or about any building, structure, or premises in violation of the Uniform Code, the Energy Code, the Code of the Village of New Hartford, including this chapter. Upon finding that any such condition or activity exists, the Code Enforcement Officer shall issue a notice of violation. The notice of violation shall:
(a) 
Be in writing;
(b) 
Be dated and signed by the Code Enforcement Officer;
(c) 
Specify the condition or activity that violates the Uniform Code, and/or the Energy Code, the Code of the Village of New Hartford, including this chapter;
(d) 
Specify the provision or provisions of the Uniform Code, the Energy Code, the Code of the Village of New Hartford, including this chapter, which is/are violated by the specified condition or activity;
(e) 
Specify the period of time which the Code Enforcement Officer deems to be reasonably necessary for achieving compliance;
(f) 
Direct that compliance be achieved within the specified period of time which shall not exceed 30 days; and
(g) 
State that an action or proceeding to compel compliance may be instituted if compliance is not achieved within the specified period of time.
(2) 
The Code Enforcement Officer shall cause the notice of violation, or a copy thereof, to be served on the owner of the affected property personally or by registered mail. The Code Enforcement Officer shall be permitted, but not required, to cause the notice of violation, or a copy thereof, to be served on any builder, architect, tenant, contractor, subcontractor, construction superintendent, or their agents, or any other person taking part or assisting in work being performed at the affected property personally or by registered mail; provided, however, that failure to serve any person mentioned in this sentence shall not affect the efficacy of the notice of violation.
B. 
Summons. The Code Enforcement Officer is authorized to cause the Town Court to issue an information/complaint in the event compliance with the notice of violation is not achieved.
[Amended 1-19-2018 by L.L. No. 1-2018]
C. 
Civil penalties. In addition to those penalties prescribed by state law, any person who violates any provision of the Uniform Code, the Energy Code, or the Code of the Village of New Hartford, including this chapter, or any term or condition of any building and/or site grading permit, certificate of occupancy, certificate of compliance, temporary certificate, stop-work order, operating permit or other notice or order issued by the Code Enforcement Officer pursuant to any provision of this chapter, shall be liable to a civil penalty of a fine and/or imprisonment as prescribed in § 126-44 of the Code of the Village of New Hartford. Failure to timely remit payment in full of any civil penalty assessed by the Village shall result in a judgment in favor of the Village and against the owner of the affected property. Notice of judgment and the amount thereof shall be served on the owner of the affected property personally or by registered mail. Said notice shall allow 10 days from the date of the notice to cure or otherwise pay the outstanding civil penalty. In the event the civil penalty is not satisfied in full within the prescribed ten-day period, the outstanding civil penalty shall be filed in the office of the Oneida County Clerk as a judgment against the owner of the affected property and shall become a lien upon the lot, tract or parcel of land or property where the violation was found to exist.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code revisions (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II).
D. 
Abatement by Village; lien. In addition to those penalties prescribed by state law, any person found guilty of violating any provision of the Uniform Code, Energy Code, or Code of the Village of New Hartford, including this chapter, or any term or condition of any building and/or site grading permit, certificate of occupancy, certificate of compliance, temporary certificate, stop-work order, operating permit or other notice or order of the Code Enforcement Officer pursuant to any provision of this chapter and who fails, refuses, or neglects to abate the violation(s) within the amount of time ordered by the court to abate, the Code Enforcement Officer may, after presentment to and approval from the Village Board, undertake to abate the subject violation(s) through use of Village facilities or equipment, or through use of outside independent contractor(s) to do the work necessary to abate all or some of the existing violations. Any costs incurred by the Village to accomplish the abatement can and shall be filed in proper form in the office of Oneida County Clerk as a judgment against the owner of the affected property and shall become a lien upon the lot, tract or parcel of land or property where the violation was found to exist.
E. 
Injunctive relief. An action or proceeding may be instituted in the name of this Village, in a court of competent jurisdiction, to prevent, restrain, enjoin, correct, or abate any violation of, or to enforce, any provision of the Uniform Code, the Energy Code, the Code of the Village of New Hartford, including this chapter, or any term or condition of any building and/or site grading permit, certificate of occupancy, certificate of compliance, temporary certificate, stop-work order, operating permit, compliance order, or other notice or order issued by the Code Enforcement Officer pursuant to any provision of this chapter. In particular, but not by way of limitation, where the construction or use of a building or structure is in violation of any provision of the Uniform Code, the Energy Code, the Code of the Village of New Hartford, including this chapter, or any stop-work order, compliance order or other order obtained under the Uniform Code, the Energy Code, the Code of the Village of New Hartford, including this chapter, an action or proceeding may be commenced in the name of this Village, in the Supreme Court or in any other court having the requisite jurisdiction, to obtain an order directing the removal of the building or structure or an abatement of the condition in violation of such provisions. No action or proceeding described in this subsection shall be commenced without the appropriate authorization from the Village Board of this Village.
F. 
Remedies not exclusive. No remedy or penalty specified in this section shall be the exclusive remedy or remedy available to address any violation described in this section, and each remedy or penalty specified in this section shall be in addition to, and not in substitution for or limitation of, the other remedies or penalties specified in this section, in § 61-6, Stop-work orders, of this chapter, in any other section of this chapter, or in any other applicable law. Any remedy or penalty specified in this section may be pursued at any time, whether prior to, simultaneously with, or after the pursuit of any other remedy or penalty specified in this section, in § 61-6, Stop-work orders, of this chapter, in any other section of this chapter, or in any other applicable law. In particular, but not by way of limitation, each remedy and penalty specified in this section shall be in addition to, and not in substitution for or limitation of, the penalties specified in Subdivision 2 of § 382 of the Executive Law, and any remedy or penalty specified in this section may be pursued at any time, whether prior to, simultaneously with, or after the pursuit of any penalty specified in Subdivision 2 of § 382 of the Executive Law.
A fee schedule shall be established by resolution of the Village Board of this Village. Such fee schedule is set forth in the Code of the Village of New Hartford at Chapter 61, Article II. Such fee schedule may be amended from time to time by similar 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 processing of applications, the issuance of building and/or site grading permits, amended building and/or site grading permits, renewed building and/or site grading permits, certificates of occupancy, certificates of compliance, temporary certificates, operating permits, fire safety and property maintenance inspections, and other actions of the Code Enforcement Officer described in or contemplated by this chapter.
The Village Board of this Village may, by resolution, enter into an agreement, in the name of this Village with other governments to carry out the terms of this chapter, provided that such agreement does not violate any provision of the Uniform Code, the Energy Code, the Code of the Village of New Hartford, Part 1203 of Title 19 of the NYCRR, or any other applicable law.
[Adopted at time of adoption of Code revisions (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II)]
The following fees shall be charged to reimburse the Village in supporting comprehensive planning and engineering and the necessary support services (both direct and indirect costs) to provide for the processing, review, inspection and implementation of development applications, plans and/or requests for permits, amendments, appeals and the request and dissemination of information pursuant to this article.
A. 
Sketch plan conference with Development Review Committee: $250.
B. 
Applicant to appear before the Board prior to application for preliminary site plan review and action: $100 each.
C. 
Application for preliminary plan review: $500, plus $200 per acre of land area, plus (and/or) $2 per park space as required by the Village Planning Board, plus (and/or) $25 per unit for multifamily residential development (apartment, condominium, townhouse and zero lot line), plus (and/or) $25 per space for manufactured home park development.
D. 
Application for final plan review: $250, plus $100 per acre of land area, plus (and/or) $25 per unit for multifamily residential development (apartment, condominium, townhouse and zero lot line), plus (and/or) $25 per space for mobile home development.
E. 
In addition, should the Village or its agents require independent construction inspection services for site work and exterior utilities and appurtenances to comply with the requirements of the Village Planning Board, an additional fee will be assessed to the applicant to compensate for the charge incurred by the Village. A prepaid fee will be established by the Village based on the current hourly inspection rate schedule approved by the Village Board.
F. 
In addition, should the Village require special studies to comply with the requirements of the Village Planning Board, an additional nonrefundable and nontransferable fee will be assessed to the applicant to compensate for any and all charges incurred by the Village in this regard.
G. 
Should the project for which application is made be subject to other charges, i.e., fees in lieu of mitigation, the applicant shall be solely responsible for payment of the same, and the charges shall be in addition to all other fees or charges associated with said application. Payment of said charges shall be paid in full prior to issuance of a building permit by the Village.
H. 
The above fees for site plan review are to be used for new site plan applications, subsequent to the calendar date this amendment takes effect. All amendments in an existing approved final site plan will be subject to site plan review schedule and fees, plus 10% of the total site plan fee.
I. 
Planned Development District review.
(1) 
Sketch plan conference with the Development Review Committee: $250.
(2) 
Preliminary plan review: $3,000, plus $200 per acre of land area, plus $4 per parking space as required by the Village Planning Board, plus (and/or) $50 per unit for multifamily residential development (apartment, condominium, townhouse and zero lot line), plus (and/or) $100 per space for mobile home development, plus(and/or) $100 per lot for single-family development.
(3) 
Application for final review: $1,500, plus $100 per acre of land, plus $4 per parking space as required by the Village Planning Board, plus (and/or) $25 per unit for multifamily residential development (apartment, condominium, townhouse and zero lot line), plus $50 per space for mobile home development, plus (and/or) $100 per lot for single-family development.
(4) 
In addition, should the Village or its agents require independent construction inspection services for site work and exterior utilities and appurtenances to comply with the requirements of the Village Planning Board, an additional fee will be assessed to the applicant to compensate for the charge incurred by the Village. A prepaid fee will be established by the Village based on the current hourly inspection rate schedule approved by the Village Board.
(5) 
In addition, should the Village require special studies to comply with the requirements of the Village Planning Board, an additional nonrefundable and nontransferable fee will be assessed to the applicant to compensate for any and all charges incurred by the Village in this regard.
(6) 
Should the project for which application is made be subject to other charges, i.e., fees in lieu of mitigation, the applicant shall be solely responsible for payment of the same, and the charges shall be in addition to all other fees or charges associated with said application. Payment of said charges shall be paid in full prior to final approval by the Planning Board.
(7) 
The above fees for planned development are to be used for new planned development applications, subsequent to the calendar date this amendment takes effect. All amendments in an existing planned development zone will be subject to site plan review schedule and fees, plus 10% of the total site plan fee.
[Amended 5-12-2025]
A. 
Building permits. In any situation where work is started before a building permit is issued, the application fee is doubled. All building permits expire one year from the date of issuance.
(1) 
Residential.
Type
Fee
One- and two-family residences (including attached garages)
$0.26 per square foot
Decks 150 square feet or less
$25
Each additional 150 square feet
$10
Three-season rooms
$0.26 per square foot
Fences
$10
Additions
$0.26 per square foot
Detached accessory buildings
$0.26 per square foot
Fireplaces or other solid-fuel-burning appliance
$30
Certificate of occupancy
$50
Certificate compliance
$30
Temporary storage units
$30
(2) 
Multifamily.
Type
Fee
Multifamily residences
$0.30 per square foot
Review and inspection fee: alterations, miscellaneous work
$50 minimum or $0.15 per square foot
Certificate of occupancy
$25 per dwelling unit
Certificate of compliance
$25 per dwelling unit
Decks 150 square feet or less
$25
Each additional 150 square feet
$10
Three-season rooms
$0.30 per square foot
Fences
$10
Detached accessory buildings
$30
Temporary storage units
$30
(3) 
Commercial.
Type
Fee
Commercial building: anything other than a residential occupancy up to 50,000 square feet
$0.35 per square foot
Any remaining portion up to 100,000 square feet
$0.25 per square foot
Any remaining portion over 100,000 square feet
$0.20 per square foot
Commercial plan review
$0.05 per square foot, plus P.E. review
Review and inspection fee: alterations or miscellaneous work
$100 minimum or $0.25 per square foot
Detached accessory buildings
$35 per square foot
Kiosks, temporary
$45
Kiosks, permanent
$250
Temporary storage units
$100
Certificate of occupancy
First 1,000 square feet
$100
Each additional 1,000 square feet
$10
Certificate of compliance
$30
Fences
$50
B. 
Miscellaneous.
Type
Fee
Fire inspection
$150
Demolition permits:
Residential buildings
$100
Commercial
$150
Swimming pools:
Aboveground
$30
In-ground
$50
Permanent signs
$25
Commercial tents not to exceed seven days no more than three times a year
$100
C. 
Fire safety and property maintenance inspections. Fees are assessed per building per tax parcel. Mixed occupancy fees are applied per occupancy designation; in the event that a building contains an area of public assembly, the public assembly fees apply for the entire building.
Type
Fee
Multifamily occupancies with common area
$30 per unit
Multifamily occupancies without common area
$15 per unit
Commercial buildings accept those containing an area of public assembly:
0 to 5,000 square feet
$50
5,001 to 10,000 square feet
$50, plus $0.01 per square foot
10,001 to 100,000 square feet
$150, plus $0.005 per square foot
100,001 square feet +
$600, plus $0.0025 per square foot
Commercial buildings containing an area of public assembly:
0 to 5,000 square feet
$50
5,001 to 10,000 square feet
$50, plus $0.005 psf
10,001 to 100,000 square feet
$75, plus $0.0025 psf
100,001 square feet +
$300, plus $0.00125 psf
Operating permit fee
$10
D. 
Site permits.
Type
Fee
Flood development permit
$100 per acre or part thereof
Site grading permit
$100 minimum or $100 per acre or part
Sewer permit
Residential
$50
Commercial
$100
Septic permit
$50
Driveway permit (new)
$25
Street cut permit
$50
Curb cut
$25
Fence permit
$50
E. 
Construction inspection. When, at the discretion of the Village Code Enforcement Officer, it is determined that an independent construction inspection or services for site work, exterior utilities and appurtenances are required to ensure compliance with the requirement for Village codes and other Village policy, an additional fee will be assessed to the applicant to compensate for the charge incurred by the Village. A prepaid fee will be established by the Village Board based on the current hourly inspection rate schedule approved by the Village Board.
F. 
Reinspection fees.
(1) 
Reinspection fee, each: $75.
(2) 
A reinspection fee is payable in the following circumstances:
(a) 
When a request is made for inspection, an inspector responds to the site and the work is not ready to be inspected.
(b) 
When an inspection is made, corrective measures are directed by the inspector, a schedule is established for reinspection, a reinspection (free of charge) is made but defective work is not properly corrected and a still further inspection is necessitated.
(c) 
When an approved plan is deviated from the field, the deviation is discovered by an inspector and reinspection is necessitated to confirm that the work conforms to the original plan.
(d) 
When work is performed in phases and more than one inspection is required before the work is approved; a maximum charge of $25 would apply for each such inspection.
G. 
Application to Zoning Board of Appeals.
(1) 
Application of area variances.
(a) 
Residential, one-and two-family: $75.
(b) 
Multiple dwellings and other nonresidential uses: $100.
(c) 
Interpretations: $100.
(d) 
Application for use variances (all uses): $300.
(2) 
Applicants appearing before the Zoning Board of Appeals, upon payment of the designated fee, are entitled to only one no-show at a Zoning Board of Appeals meeting, unless otherwise adjourned by said Zoning Board; and after that the applicant must reapply and pay the designated fee.
H. 
Special use permit - application to Planning Board.
(1) 
Special permit application: $100.
I. 
Zoning text or map amendment - application to Village Clerk.
J. 
Request for a paper copy of the Zoning Law from the Village Clerk: $0.25 pp.