[Amended 11-13-1989 by L.L. No. 9-1989; 6-24-1996 by L.L. No. 5-1996]
A. Permits required.
(1) No person or entity shall excavate, or construct,
erect, alter, repair or commence or continue the construction, erection
or alteration of a building, structure, driveway or parking area,
including plumbing, heating, ventilating, air conditioning or electrical
work, within the Village of Great Neck Estates without first having
obtained a permit therefor from the Building Inspector after having
duly applied therefor.
(2) No person or entity shall commence, continue or perform
any construction, development, improvement or other similar work on
any property within the Village of Great Neck Estates for which a
permit is required by any agency of any government unless all such
permits first have been obtained.
(3) No person or entity shall commence, continue or perform
any sandblasting of any building or structure without first obtaining
a permit from the Building Department under conditions of safety specified
by the Building Department in each case.
(4) Additions or alterations. When the cost of any addition
or alteration, as estimated by the Building Inspector, exceeds $3,000,
or the volume of such addition or alteration exceeds 2,000 cubic feet,
such work shall be deemed an addition or alteration subject to all
of the provisions of this chapter, regardless of whether the same
shall affect the structure of the building.
B. Form. An application for a permit to be obtained from
the Village of Great Neck Estates pursuant to this chapter shall be
submitted in such form and number of copies as may be prescribed by
this Code or by the Building Inspector. Except for an application
for a permit related to one single-family residence, each such application
also shall include, at a minimum, one electronic copy of all documents
submitted in support of the application in a format approved by the
Building Official.
[Amended 8-12-2019 by L.L. No. 5-2019]
C. Applications. Application for permits shall be made
by the owner or lessee of property, or by the agent of the owner or
lessee, or the architect, engineer or builder employed by the owner
or lessee in connection with the proposed work. Such application shall
contain such information as reasonably may be required by the Village,
including, without limitation, the following:
(1) A statement of the full name and residence of each
of the persons having an interest in the premises as owner, tenant
or otherwise.
(2) The use to which the building or premises is to be
put.
(3) If the application is made by any person other than
the fee owner of the property, an affidavit of the fee owner that
the proposed work is authorized by the fee owner and that the person
making the application is authorized by the fee owner to make such
application.
(4) Information satisfactory to the Building Inspector
to demonstrate that the applicant proposes to control and prevent
soil erosion resulting from construction methods and procedures during
the course of construction. No building permit shall issue unless
the plans for which the permit is sought affirmatively demonstrate
the existence and intended use of methods satisfactory to the Building
Inspector for such soil erosion control purposes.
D. Plans and specifications. Applications for permits
shall be accompanied by three sets of drawings of the proposed work,
drawn to scale, including floor plans, elevations, structural details,
an accurate plot plan or diagram of the lot showing the exact location
of all existing and proposed buildings and structures and all other
characteristics of the site which will permit the Village to determine
whether the proposed alteration or use conforms to all applicable
legal requirements. Except for an application for a permit related
to one single-family residence, each such application also shall include,
at a minimum, one electronic copy of all documents submitted in support
of the application in a format approved by the Building Official.
[Amended 8-12-2019 by L.L. No. 5-2019]
(1) Where a lot or premises has an area equal to or in
excess of two times the minimum area required for a lot in the district
where the property is located, the application shall indicate whether
it is intended that the property be a site for more than one dwelling,
and if so, the application shall indicate the proposed subdivision
of the property for each such dwelling. In such cases, the application
for a building permit shall not constitute an application for a subdivision
of the property, and a separate application for such subdivision shall
be required if such subdivision of the property has not been approved
previously.
E. Certifications. When the proposed work involves structural
alterations, heating or plumbing, or where the cost of the work to
be done under a permit, as estimated by the Building Inspector, exceeds
$2,500 or the volume thereof exceeds 2,000 cubic feet or the work
involves earth moving of more than 50 cubic yards, the plans and specifications
shall be certified and filed by a registered architect or registered
professional engineer, duly licensed in and by the State of New York.
F. Amendments to plans. Amendments to an application
may be filed at any time before the completion of the work for which
the permit is sought, and such amendments shall constitute part of
the application and shall be filed as such. Such amendments shall
be made in the same form and manner as the original application, and
shall be accompanied by similar plans and drawings relevant to the
changes proposed. After approval of such amendment, the amended application
shall be filed with and be deemed a part of the original application.
G. Fees for applications.
(1) Applications for the issuance of building permits
or certificates of occupancy shall be accompanied by the payment to
the Village, through the Building Inspector, of the building permit
fees and the certificate of occupancy fees as established from time
to time by the Board of Trustees, by resolution.
(2) The Board of Trustees, by resolution, may establish
minimum cost standards for the computation of value in establishing
permit fees based upon current building cost standards.
H. Review of applications. The Building Inspector shall
examine each application within a reasonable time after filing. If,
after such examination, it appears that the proposed work will be
in compliance with the provisions of this Code, and the Uniform Fire
Prevention and Building Code, and other applicable laws, rules and
regulations, the application shall be approved and the permit issued.
If the examination reveals otherwise, the Building Inspector shall
supply the applicant with a written report of findings as to the manner
in which the said application does not so comply and shall deny the
application. If an application is withdrawn before issuance of a permit,
or before commencement of work pursuant to such permit, upon authorization
of the Board of Trustees, after written application, not more than
75% of the fee paid for such application may be returned to the applicant.
I. Disposition of fees. All fees paid for any permit
application, or for any other purpose, shall be paid to the Village
Treasurer.
J. Removal or moving of buildings or structures. A bond
may be required by the Building Inspector to indemnify the Village
for damages caused by the removal or moving of a building or structure.
If such a bond is required, no permit for the removal of such building
or structure shall be issued until such bond is filed with, and accepted
by, the Village Clerk.
K. Signature and conditions of permit. All work performed
under a permit issued by the Building Inspector, signed by the Building
Inspector or an authorized assistant, shall conform to the approved
application and the plans and specifications and approved amendments
thereto. No person or entity shall perform any work other than in
conformity with the approved application and the plans and specifications
and approved amendments thereto.
(1) Foundation survey. It shall be a condition of each
building permit for a project which involves the construction, alteration
or relocation of the framing of a building or structure, that a foundation
survey shall be submitted to, and approved by, the Building Inspector
after completion of the foundation and before commencement of any
work on the framing of the structure. Such condition shall be endorsed
upon the building permit; provided, however, that this condition shall
be applicable even where such endorsement is omitted or incomplete.
No person, firm or entity shall commence or permit framing of a building
or structure without first submitting such foundation survey and obtaining
the approval of the Building Inspector.
[Added 11-5-2001 by L.L. No. 6-2001]
(2) Landscaping and/or grading plans. Where an application
for a building permit includes plans for landscaping and/or grading,
the approval of a building permit shall be deemed to include a condition
requiring the proper completion of such landscaping and/or grading
before a certificate of completion or compliance may be issued.
[Added 7-14-2008 by L.L. No. 4-2008]
L. Limitations of time.
[Amended 7-10-2000 by L.L. No. 4-2000; 1-10-2005 by L.L. No. 1-2005; 7-11-2016 by L.L. No. 7-2016]
(1) A building permit under which no work is commenced within six months
after issuance shall expire by limitation. All other building permits
shall expire by limitation if the work authorized thereby has not
been completed within the following periods of time after permit issuance:
(a)
New construction and alterations/additions and/or repair/renovations
having an estimated cumulative cost in excess of $750,000: 15 months.
(b)
New construction and alterations/additions and/or repair/renovations
having an estimated cumulative cost of at least $100,000, but not
more than $750,000: nine months.
(c)
New construction and alterations/additions and/or repair/renovations
having an estimated cumulative cost not more than $100,000; six months.
(2) The Building Official may extend the foregoing periods of time, upon
written application and payment of any fee required by law, for one
period of no more than three additional months. Thereafter, no building
permit shall be renewed or extended except upon approval of the Board
of Trustees, after written application and payment of any required
fees and deposits. If any excavation shall have been made or construction,
alteration, renovation or removal of a building or structure commenced
pursuant to a lawfully issued permit, but the same is not diligently
prosecuted and completed within the required time, the person to whom
the permit is issued (or the owner of the property for which the permit
was issued, if the permit was issued to another person) shall, upon
due notice from the Building Inspector, take such action as directed
in such notice to restore the premises to its condition within the
time directed in such notice.
(a)
No extension shall be granted by the Building Official or the Board of Trustees pursuant to Subsection
L of this section unless:
[1]
The permit is in good standing at the time the application for
renewal is made;
[2]
The relevant information in the application is current and accurate;
and
[3]
All required fees, including permit renewal fees, have been
paid.
(b)
No extension shall be granted by the Board of Trustees pursuant to Subsection
L of this section unless the Board of Trustees, in its sole discretion, shall determine the duration of the extension, after having considered the following criteria in determining whether to grant such extension and whether to impose conditions upon any such grant of an extension:
[1]
The reason for delay in construction;
[2]
The adverse impact which the delay has had upon adjacent property
owners and the community, and which may occur during the extension
period;
[3]
Methods and/or conditions to mitigate the adverse impacts of
the delay in construction, including, without limitation, requiring
regrading or other stormwater drainage controls and/or requiring landscaping
or other screening;
[4]
The status of the construction, and the time anticipated to
be required to complete construction;
[5]
Whether requiring a completion bond, cash deposit or other financial
security is appropriate to assure that the construction is pursued
with diligence and completed by the approved extension date;
[6]
Any other factor which the Board, in its sole discretion, determines
to be relevant.
(c)
Any extension granted by the Board of Trustees pursuant to the provisions of this Subsection
L shall expire on the earliest of the extension date approved by the Board of Trustees, expiration of the permit as provided in Subsection
L(2)(d) below, or revocation by the Building Inspector.
(d)
As a condition of an extension of a building permit granted by the Board of Trustees pursuant to the provisions of Subsection
L of this section, the Board of Trustees may establish a date during the extension period after which the owner and permittee shall jointly be responsible for a civil penalty in an amount to be determined by the Board of Trustees for each day, excluding weekdays and holidays, from such date until completion of the work, payment of which daily penalty shall be made from a bond, cash deposit or other financial security to be provided by the applicant before the extension shall become effective. If the bond, cash deposit or other security is depleted to an amount equal to 25% of its original amount prior to the expiration of the extension period authorized by the Board of Trustees, the bond, cash deposit or other security shall be replenished to 100% of such original amount upon written notification from the Village Clerk, in default of which the permit shall forthwith expire without further notice to the permittee, and shall not be further extended. Work is not deemed complete until certified by the Building Inspector as complete.
M. Revocation of permits. The Board of Trustees or the
Building Inspector may revoke a permit or approval issued under the
provisions of this chapter in case there has been any false statement
or misrepresentation as to a material fact in the application or plans
and specifications upon which the permit or approval was based, or
where the holder of the permit has violated or has suffered or permitted
a violation of any stop-work order issued with respect to work to
be performed pursuant to said permit.
N. Posting of permit; plans. A copy of the permit shall
be kept on the premises, open to public inspection, during the prosecution
of the work and until the completion of the building or structure.
A certified copy of the approved plans and specifications shall be
kept on the premises at all times until the completion of the work.
O. Stop-work orders.
(1) Whenever the Building Inspector is satisfied that
the execution of any work for which a permit is issued is contrary
to the provisions of this Code and/or the permit for such work and/or
the plans, specifications and application submitted for such permit,
the Building Inspector shall serve notice or order upon the persons
responsible, directing the discontinuance of such illegal action and
the remedying of the condition that is in violation of the provisions
of this Code.
(2) Whenever, in the opinion of the Building Inspector,
the continuance of construction is contrary to the public health,
safety or welfare by reason of defective or illegal work in violation
of a provision or requirement of this Code or any permit, or by reason
of conditions on the property which adversely affect the public health
or safety, the Building Inspector may issue a written or oral order
directing remediation of such condition, or directing that all further
work be stopped or suspended until the condition which is the cause
of the order is remediated.
[Amended 1-10-2005 by L.L. No. 1-2005]
(3) No person shall perform, or permit the performance
of, any work in violation of, or contrary to the provisions of, a
stop order issued by the Building Inspector pursuant to this chapter.
[Added 4-12-1999 by L.L. No. 2-1999; amended 3-12-2007 by L.L. No. 5-2007; 5-12-2014 by L.L. No.
7-2014]
A. Notwithstanding
any other provision of this chapter, no building permit shall be issued
for a new building or structure, or for any alteration or addition
to an existing building or structure, used or to be used for nonresidential
purposes, unless the Board of Trustees first has approved a site plan
for the premises upon which such building or structure is located
or proposed to be located.
B. Notwithstanding
any other provision of this chapter, no building permit shall be issued
for a new building or structure, or any alteration or addition to
an existing building or structure, used or to be used for residential
purposes other than a one-family dwelling, or used or to be used for
both residential and nonresidential uses, unless the Board of Trustees
first has approved a site plan for the premises upon which such building
or structure is located or proposed to be located.
C. No property used or to be used for nonresidential purposes, or for
residential purposes other than a single-family dwelling, or for both
residential and nonresidential purposes shall be modified or changed
with respect to the manner, scope or dimension of use, or contrary
to the conditions of a special use permit for such use, unless a building
permit is issued for such change, if required pursuant to this chapter,
and unless a site plan for such use or special permit amendment has
been approved by the Board of Trustees. The changes for which such
permit or approval shall be required include, but are not limited
to, changes in impervious surfaces on such property, changes in direction
of traffic flow on such property, changes in parking or other vehicular
areas on such property, and changes in the topography or drainage
on such property. This subsection shall not be interpreted or applied
to require such permit or approval for landscaping or ordinary maintenance
activities, or replacement of existing features in kind.
D. In approving a site plan pursuant to this section, or otherwise as
authorized by law, the Board of Trustees shall have power to grant
waivers as provided in Village Law § 7-725-a(5), and to
impose such reasonable conditions as the Board of Trustees may determine
are appropriate in the interest of the public health, safety and general
welfare, or as may be appropriate to the particular site.
E. No site plan approval shall be granted pursuant to this section without
a public hearing.
F. Pursuant to the authority granted in Municipal Home Rule Law § 10,
the provisions of Village Law § 7-725-a(8) are hereby superseded
and amended in their application to the Village of Great Neck Estates,
and with respect to such Village, said section is amended to read
as follows:
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8. Public hearing and decision on site plans. Where a public
hearing is required prior to approval of a site plan, the Board of
Trustees shall commence a public hearing with respect to any such
site plan within 62 days from the day a complete application is received
by the Board with respect to any matter referred to it or within its
jurisdiction. Where review of such application is required pursuant
to the State Environmental Quality Review Act, and the Board of Trustees is the lead agency, no such
application shall be complete until the latest issuance of a negative
declaration or acceptance of a final environmental impact statement
by the lead agency. Where the Board of Trustees is not the lead agency,
no such application shall be complete until a determination by the
Mayor that the application is complete, or the issuance of a negative
declaration or a findings statement by the lead agency, whichever
last occurs. At least 14 days prior to the commencement of such hearing,
the applicant shall mail notice of said hearing to all persons and
in the same manner as required for notice of a public hearing with
respect to a zoning variance. The Village shall publish and post notice
of such hearing in the official newspaper at least 10 days prior to
the hearing date, and shall give such other notice as may be required
by law and such additional notice as the Board of Trustees shall determine.
The Board of Trustees shall make a decision with respect to such application
within 62 days after the conclusion of such public hearing. No decision
with respect to such application shall be made by operation of law,
and all decisions shall require the affirmative vote of at least a
majority of the members of the Board of Trustees. The time periods
to commence a hearing or to render a decision may be extended by mutual
consent of the applicant and the Board of Trustees. The decision of
the Board shall be filed in the office of the Village Clerk within
five business days after such decision is rendered, and a copy thereof
shall be mailed to the applicant and to any other person requesting
the same and providing a postage-paid mailing envelope. Nothing herein
shall preclude the holding of a public hearing on any matter on which
a public hearing is not so required.
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[Added 5-8-1989 by L.L. No. 6-1989]
A. Legislative intent, policy and findings.
(1) The Board of Trustees of the Village of Great Neck
Estates hereby finds that there is a direct relationship between the
preservation and the planting of trees in sufficient number in the
Village and the health, safety and welfare of Village residents and
that trees are related to the natural scenic and aesthetic values
and the physical and visual qualities of the environment which the
Village is obligated to protect. It is hereby found and determined
that:
(a) Trees are proven producers of oxygen, a necessary
element for the survival of mankind.
(b) Trees appreciably reduce the ever-increasing and environmentally
dangerous carbon dioxide content of the air and play a vital role
in purifying the air.
(c) Trees play an important role in the hydrologic cycle,
transpiring considerable amounts of water each day, thereby precipitating
dust and other particulate airborne pollutants from the air.
(d) Trees play an important role in neutralizing wastewater
which passes through the ground from the surface to groundwater tables
and the lower aquifers.
(e) Trees, through their root systems, stabilize the soil
and play an important and effective part in soil conservation, erosion
control and flood control, thereby preserving stormwater and ultimately
recharging the aquifers.
(f) Trees are an invaluable physical and psychological
addition to the Village, making life more comfortable by providing
shade and cooling both air and land, tempering the force of winds,
reducing noise levels and glare and breaking the visual monotony of
development on the land.
(g) Trees provide natural wildlife habitat and play other
important ecological roles.
(2) The indiscriminate removal and destruction of trees
causes increased Village costs for proper drainage control, impairs
the benefits of occupancy of existing residential properties and impairs
the stability and value of both improved and unimproved real property
in the area of the destruction and adversely affects the health, safety
and general welfare of residents of the Village.
B. Definitions. For the purposes of this section, the
following terms, phrases and words shall have the following meanings:
APPLICANT
The owner, contract vendee or lessee of real property or
its duly authorized agent.
HABIT
The natural growing characteristics of any tree, which includes
branch spread and distribution, branch height above ground and root
spread and distribution.
PERSON
Any individual, firm, partnership, association, corporation,
company, public agency, public utility or organization of any kind,
or agent thereof.
REAL PROPERTY
Includes all unimproved or improved real property within
the Village of Great Neck Estates.
ROOT AREA
The entire root system and its environment, measured from
the trunk of a tree out to the dripline, which is an imaginary vertical
line running from the limits of the outermost branch tips to the ground.
SUBSTANTIAL ALTERATION
Any cutting or drastic pruning or elevating of the branches,
or other alteration of the habit of a tree which impairs or endangers
the life of such tree or destroys its natural symmetry, and shall
include but not be limited to, heavy or unnecessary cutting of top
branches (topping) and cutting of major lower limbs (severe elevating).
TREE
Any living woody plant (with a diameter of six inches or
more at the height of four feet, six inches) and its root system and
the environment within the area defined by the outermost limits of
its branches.
VILLAGE OFFICIAL
Refers to the Building Inspector or other Village official
designated by the Board of Trustees as the Code Official.
C. Prohibition.
(1) No building permit shall be issued for the construction
of any new building or structure or any alteration or improvement
to any existing building or structure, which construction or alteration
could reasonably be foreseen to cause or require the removal, destruction
or substantial alteration of the habit of any tree of six inches or
more in diameter (measured at four feet, six inches in height) on
any real property within the Village of Great Neck Estates, except
in conformity with the provisions of this section.
(2) In order to effectuate the provisions of Subsection
C(1) of this section, all applications for building permits shall include a tree plan, showing the location of all trees and root systems, in whole or in part, within 50 feet of any point on real property where construction, alteration or improvement of a building or structure is proposed to be done. Such tree plan shall also include a specific listing of each tree or root system which may reasonably be expected to be adversely affected by any aspect of the construction, alteration or improvement work and a specific statement as to the manner in which the applicant intends or proposes to protect each such tree and root system.
(3) The provisions of Subsection
C(1) and
(2) of this section shall not prohibit the removal, destruction or substantial alteration of any tree whenever and to the extent it is necessary to prevent imminent danger to human life or to property.
(4) Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit
the alteration of habit of any tree made in accordance with customarily
accepted ornamental procedures according to National Arborist Association
Standards for pruning trees.
(5) Any tree plan required by this section shall include
a plan of the lot indicating the following:
(a) All existing trees on the site.
(b) The location, type and size of tree(s) which it is
reasonably expected will be removed or substantially altered or of
which the root system would be damaged by compaction, change of grade
or otherwise disturbing the root area.
(c) The location of any existing and proposed improvements
on the real property.
(d) Any additional information that the Village official
may deem necessary for evaluation of the application.
(6) The Village official shall not approve any application
for a building permit to which this section is applicable, unless
he is satisfied that all reasonable efforts have or will be made to
protect the trees and root systems which would be adversely affected
by the construction, alteration or improvement or any construction
work or construction methods which will be followed in furtherance
thereof. In making such determination, the Village official shall
take into account the following factors, and any other factors which
he deems to be pertinent:
(a) The condition of the trees with respect to disease
and danger of falling, proximity to existing or proposed structures
and interference with utility services.
(b) The necessity of the removal or alteration of the
tree in question.
(c) The effect of the removal or alteration thereof on
ecological systems.
(d) The character established at the proposed site of
removal or alteration with respect to existing vegetation management
practices.
(e) The impact of any removal or alteration upon existing
screening of any road or highway bordering the property.
D. Appeals.
(1) Any person aggrieved by any act or determination of
the Village official in the exercise of the authority granted in this
section shall have the right to appeal to the Board of Trustees, the
decision of which shall be final and conclusive.
(2) An appeal shall be in writing, stating the decisions
appealed from and reasons for the appeal, and shall be taken within
30 days of the determination being appealed.
[Added 9-13-1982 by L.L. No. 7-1982]
A. Permit required. Any person, firm or corporation hereafter
installing a central air-conditioning unit within the Village of Great
Neck Estates shall comply with the requirements of this section and
obtain a central air-conditioning permit from the Building Inspector.
Such permit and compliance shall not be required for the installation
of the standard window-mounted unit.
B. Installation application; information required; fee.
(1) Any person, firm or corporation desiring to install
a central air-conditioning unit or units on or in any structure within
the Village shall submit to the Building Inspector a sketch plan of
the proposed location of the condenser installation, indicating thereon
the distances, in feet, to all property lines and the structures in
existence on adjoining properties.
(2) In addition, there shall also be submitted a brief
description of the type of unit, approximate area to be cooled, British-thermal-unit
capacity and such other information that may from time to time be
requested by the Building Inspector.
(3) A permit fee shall accompany said application. The
amount of the permit fee shall be as provided for in this Code.
C. Issuance of a central air-conditioning permit.
(1) The Building Inspector shall review the plans and
specifications and, if necessary, make a visual inspection of the
proposed installation and site. He shall have the power to designate
any changes he deems necessary as consistent with the public health
and welfare, including the power to designate where appropriate screening
of the unit may be required.
(2) If the Building Inspector deems said application and
proposed installation to be satisfactory, he shall issue a central
air-conditioning permit to the applicant.
(3) If exterior cooling towers are required or proposed
in connection with the proposed installation, either such towers shall
be equipped with silencers or no permit shall be issued for such installation
until the owner or applicant posts with the Village a bond with corporate
surety, or cash deposit, in the sum of $1,000, to the effect that,
if required by the Village within the period of one year after the
completion of the installation, such owner or applicant will forthwith
install such silencers at his sole cost and expense.
[Added 12-3-2003 by L.L. No. 5-2003]
A. Permit required. Any person, firm or corporation hereafter
installing outdoor generator equipment, or other outdoor machinery
(other than central air-conditioning or pool equipment) within the
Village of Great Neck Estates shall comply with the requirements of
this section, and obtain a permit from the Building Inspector prior
to any such installation. No person shall maintain or operate any
such equipment installed without a permit as required by this section.
B. Installation application; information required; fee.
(1) An application for a permit pursuant to this section
shall include a sketch plan of the proposed location of the equipment
to be installed, indicating thereon the distances in feet to all property
lines. Equipment to be installed or maintained pursuant to this section
shall be located a distance from the nearest property line not less
than that required for individual yard setbacks, but need not comply
with requirements for aggregate setbacks.
[Amended 1-9-2012 by L.L.
No. 1-2012; 2-13-2012 by L.L. No. 3-2012]
(2) Such application shall also include a brief description
of the equipment proposed to be installed, and such other information
as may from time to time be requested by the Building Inspector.
(3) Such application shall also be accompanied by payment
of a permit fee, in an amount established from time to time by resolution
of the Board of Trustees.
C. Review of application; issuance of permit.
(1) The Building Inspector shall review the application,
and the plans and specifications included therein, and, if necessary,
shall make a visual inspection of the proposed installation and site.
The Building Inspector shall have the power to designate any changes
deemed necessary as consistent with the public health and welfare,
including the power to require or designate where appropriate screening
of the equipment may be required. In issuing a permit hereunder, the
Building Inspector may include such conditions as may be reasonable
and proper to protect the public health, safety and general welfare,
including protection of adjoining properties from visual impacts,
noise and odors.
(2) If the Building Inspector determines that the application
and the proposed installation are satisfactory, and in accord with
the public health, safety, and general welfare, the Building Inspector
shall issue a permit pursuant to this section, with such conditions
as may be required as provided herein.
Ordinary repairs to buildings, structures or
the plumbing and drainage thereof may be made without notice to the
Building Inspector, but such repairs shall not be construed to include
the cutting away of any wall or any portion thereof, the removal or
cutting of any beams or supports or the removal, change or closing
of any stairway or required means of exit, the alteration of any house
sewer, private sewer or drainage system or the construction of any
waste pipe.
Any application for permit for the construction
or alteration of any building which is required to conform to the
requirements of the New York State Labor Law shall be accompanied
by evidence of approval by the Industrial Commissioner of the State
of New York.
[Added 2-14-2004 by L.L. No. 2-2005]
A. All construction, including alterations, of structures
which have or shall have upon completion of the proposed work a total
floor area in excess of 2,000 square feet shall be performed under
the inspection of a licensed architect or engineer.
B. The driving of piles shall be inspected by a licensed
architect or engineer, who shall keep a written record of the drivings
and who shall certify to the bearing capacity of each pile. A copy
of said record and the certification shall be filed with the Building
Inspector prior to the placement of pile caps.