[HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Village
of New Hartford as indicated in article histories. Amendments noted
where applicable.]
[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:
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.
A certificate issued pursuant to § 61-7B of this chapter.
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.
The State Energy Conservation Construction Code, as currently
in effect and as hereafter amended from time to time.
An order issued in the form of a letter by the Code Enforcement Officer pursuant to § 61-17A of this chapter.
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.
The person to whom a building and/or site grading permit
has been issued.
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.
An order issued by the Code Enforcement Officer pursuant to § 61-6 of this chapter.
A certificate issued pursuant to § 61-7I of this chapter.
The New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code,
as currently in effect and as hereafter amended from time to time.
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;
(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.
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.
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:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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;
(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]
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.
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
| ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
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.
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.
