[Amended 2-15-1977 by Ord. No. 77-CE-2; 6-3-2003 by L.L. No. 20-2003; 9-25-2007 by L.L. No. 33-2007; 12-10-2013 by L.L. No. 32-2013]
A. 
It shall be unlawful to construct, install, alter, repair, modify, remove or demolish, or to cause the construction, installation, alteration, repair, modification, removal or demolition of a building or structure; or to own, maintain or operate a building or structure which has been constructed, installed, altered, repaired, modified, removed, or demolished, in whole or in part, without a building permit having been issued by the Department of Engineering Services.
B. 
Telecommunications facilities. It shall be unlawful to install, deploy, maintain, repair, alter, expand or operate telecommunications facilities, or any part thereof, without a building permit having been issued by the Department of Engineering Services.
C. 
Repaving of Commercial Parking Lot. A permit shall not be required for work consisting of only re-paving an existing commercial parking lot or re-striping existing park stall lines. A permit shall be required for paving, or repaving, of a commercial parking lot when: (1) the paving contains new striping where there previously was no striping or a change in striping; or (2) the paving involves new curbing; or (3) the paving involves drainage. Such issuance of a permit will be in accordance with any and all local, state, and federal laws, regulations, and standards. It shall be a violation of this Chapter to conduct such paving, repaving, construction, or modification of a commercial parking lot without such permit.
[Added 5-5-2015 by L.L. No. 22-2015[1]]
[1]
Editor's Note: This local law also redesignated former Subsection C as Subsection D.
D. 
Exemptions. An exemption from the requirement of a permit shall not be deemed authorization for work to be performed in violation of the Code of the Town of Huntington or the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code. Unless otherwise provided in this chapter, the following categories of work shall not require a building permit.
(1) 
Ordinary repairs to buildings and structures may be made without filing an application or obtaining a permit so long as such repairs include only the replacement of existing work and do not include additional work involving structural changes to any part of the building, exit facilities, open spaces or the size of rooms, or any work that would be a violation of a provision of law or ordinance.
(2) 
Construction or installation of detached structures associated with one or two family dwellings which are used for tool and storage sheds, playhouses, greenhouses or similar uses, but excluding arbors, gazebos, pergolas and other similar ornamental or decorative structures, provided:
[Amended 9-12-2023 by L.L. No. 20-2023; 3-12-2024 by L.L. No. 14-2024]
(a) 
The gross floor area does not exceed one hundred forty-four (144) square feet;
(b) 
The maximum height does not exceed twelve (12) and one-half feet from grade;
(c) 
There are no more than two (2) such structures on the property at the same time and no more than one (1) of these structures is a shed or greenhouse.
(d) 
The location of the structures shall be subject to the following:
[1] 
On an interior lot, no accessory structure shall be located within the required or existing front yard setback, whichever is greater, or within two (2) feet of the side and rear yard property lines.
[2] 
On a corner lot, no accessory structure shall be located within the required or existing setbacks for the front-yard and long street side yard, whichever is greater, or within two (2) feet of the interior-side yard and rear yard property lines.
[3] 
On a through lot, no accessory structure shall be located within the required or existing front-yard setback, whichever is greater, the required rear-yard setback, or within two (2) feet of the side yard property lines.
(3) 
Installation of swings and other playground apparatus and equipment associated with one or two family dwellings provided the gross floor area does not exceed one hundred and fifty (150) square feet and the height does not exceed fifteen (15) feet from grade;
(4) 
Installation of window awnings supported by an exterior wall of a one or two family dwelling.
(5) 
Replacement of any equipment provided the replacement does not alter the equipment’s listing or render it inconsistent with the equipment’s original specifications.
[Amended 3-25-2003 by L.L. No. 13-2003; 4-19-2005 by L.L. No. 9-2005; 9-25-2007 by L.L. No. 33-2007]
All applications for a permit shall be accompanied by the requisite application fee and shall include the following:
A. 
Pre-application conference. A pre-application conference is required in all instances where the project has received site plan or subdivision approval and bonded improvements have not been completed in their entirety, or in any instance deemed appropriate by the Director. An applicant must attend a pre-application conference before an application for a building permit is accepted for filing by the Department of Engineering Services. These meetings shall be scheduled by the applicant in order to review the proposed development of the site with representatives of all applicable town departments. Proposed applicants shall provide such documents and plans as the Director may reasonably require in advance of the conference for the purpose of providing comments and recommendations. The pre-application conference shall be held as soon as practicable after the Department receives a written request for such conference from the applicant and all documents and plans requested by the Director in preparation for the meeting are submitted.
[Added 5-7-2013 by L.L. No. 9-2013[1]]
[1]
Editor's Note: This local law also redesignated former Subsections A through D as Subsections B through E, respectively.
B. 
New work, alterations or repairs. Each application for a permit for new work, alteration or repair shall be signed by the applicant, and shall:
(1) 
Contain the full name and address of the owner, and, if the applicant is his representative, the full name and address of the applicant also. If the owner is a corporation, the full names and addresses of its responsible officers shall be given.
(2) 
Describe fully the lot and premises, either by lot number, street number or by exact description.
(3) 
Give separately the estimated cubage or value, according to whichever serves as a basis for computing fees, of the proposed work and the value of existing improvements, if any.
(4) 
Describe existing buildings and structures on the lot.
(5) 
Describe the proposed work, giving dimensions of the new construction, setting forth the character of the construction and the kinds of material to be used, the loads for which each floor is designed and such other information as may be required.
(6) 
State fully the lawful uses for which existing buildings are used at the time of making the application and the uses for which the new work will be put after the proposed work is completed.
(7) 
Include an original, notarized affidavit signed by the owner attesting to the Town of Huntington that (a) the proposed work will be faithfully carried out as described in the application and as shown on the accompanying plans and specifications and not otherwise; (b) all laws and regulations applicable to the premises and to the proposed work will be complied with, whether stated in the application and plans or not; (c) the statements contained in the application are true; (d) the premises will not be maintained, operated, occupied or utilized for any purpose other than as set forth in the application, plans, and specifications; (e) the premises will not be maintained in violation of the zoning ordinance; and (f) that said representations are made with full knowledge that the Town of Huntington is relying on same in issuing a building permit. Said affidavit shall be filed and kept by the Department of Engineering Services.
(8) 
Any additional information or documents requested by the Department of Engineering Services shall be submitted in a timely fashion. An application which remains incomplete for one (1) year after it has been filed shall be deemed abandoned by the Director. No work shall commence until an application for a permit is refiled by an applicant and a permit is issued. Buildings or structures must conform to all applicable laws at the time of reapplication and upon the issuance of a permit.
C. 
Telecommunications Facilities. The application shall consist of the same certifications, documents, specifications and drawings submitted to the Planning Board or Department of Planning and Environment pursuant to the Town’s Telecommunications Act in Chapter 194, together with any other document deemed necessary by the Director of Engineering Services.
[Added 12-10-2013 by L.L. No. 32-2013[2]; amended 4-13-2021 by L.L. No. 16-2021; 7-13-2021 by L.L. No. 35-2021]
[2]
Editor’s Note: This local law also redesignated former Subsections C through E as Subsections D through F, respectively.
D. 
Moving of buildings and structures. If the application contemplates the moving of an existing building or structure from one location to another, it shall be accompanied by a description of the method to be used and the route to be followed. Permits from the state, county, Town and village authorities, if required by them, shall be submitted at the time of making application for a permit.
[Amended 12-10-2013 by L.L. No. 32-2013]
E. 
Demolition of buildings. An application to demolish a building shall include the following:
(1) 
The full names and addresses of the owner(s), the applicant and the person and/or company that is to do the work.
(2) 
The current Suffolk County Tax Map number, street address and description of the property.
(3) 
Where an existing one-family dwelling is to remain until replaced by a new one-family dwelling on the same lot, a sworn affidavit shall be provided by the owner(s) that represents (a) the existing dwelling is owner-occupied; (b) it will not be rented or leased for profit during construction of the new dwelling or anytime thereafter; (c) the existing dwelling will be demolished no later than one (1) year following the issuance of a building permit for the new dwellings; (d) failure to demolish the original structure as required by this section shall be deemed to be the granting of permission to the Town to enter the premises and demolish the original dwelling; (e) the Town shall be held harmless for such action; (f) the Town shall be entitled to any and all legal fees, costs and expenses that may be incurred by enforcement of this section; and (g) acknowledges an understanding that this provision does not intend to allow two (2) occupied dwellings to exist on one (1) lot as otherwise prohibited by the Town Code.
(4) 
Where (3) above is applicable, the provision of a performance bond in the amount of fifty thousand ($50,000) dollars to guarantee the timely demolition of the existing dwelling and full compliance with the provisions of this section. In the event the Town must exercise its rights pursuant to paragraph (3) above, the performance bond shall be deemed forfeited.
(5) 
Proof that applicant has obtained all necessary permits from the Department of Engineering Services and compliance with all conditions as set forth by the Director of Engineering Services.
F. 
Accessibility for the handicapped. In addition to the foregoing, all applications for construction shall comply with and contain a sworn statement by the owner and engineer/architect, if any, that said construction complies with the federal and New York State laws which govern accessibility for the handicapped and are applicable to construction of the type and extent proposed. Said laws include, but are not limited to, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Fair Housing Act, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Architectural Barriers Act and the New York State Human Rights Law, as subsequently amended.
[Added 3-16-2021 by L.L. No. 11-2021]
The Department of Engineering Services may establish an electronic filing system for the receipt of building permit applications and accompanying documents. Where documents are filed electronically pursuant to this subsection, the provisions of this Chapter regarding the physical submission of hard copy documents and original wet ink signatures shall not apply. The Department of Engineering Services may require courtesy copies of oversized documents.
[Amended 2-3-1970 by Ord. No. 69-CE-14]
A. 
Contents of application. Every application for a building permit and for approval of a subdivision map shall contain the following statements duly sworn to, which shall contain, among other information required, the following:
(1) 
Whether applicant, if an individual, is or has been within the last five (5) years an officer, stockholder or employee of any corporation, partnership, association or other entity that has acted as a developer, general contractor or builder in the construction of buildings in the Town of Huntington.
(2) 
Whether applicant, if a corporation or partnership, has any officers, stockholders or members of the board of directors or principals who have been within the last five (5) years an officer, stockholder or member of the board of directors or principal of any other corporation, association, partnership or other entity which has acted as a developer, general contractor or builder in the construction of buildings in the Town of Huntington.
(a) 
Name and address of all such entities, whether corporation, partnership or association, with which applicant has been affiliated as an officer, stockholder, member of the board of directors, principal or employee of any such entity.
(b) 
The names of all stockholders and officers and directors of a corporate applicant.
(c) 
The names of all parties or principals of the partnership or other unincorporated association.
(3) 
If the applicant has previously built within the Town of Huntington, the names of all subdivisions within the Town of Huntington which the applicant is now building or developing and all subdivisions within the Town of Huntington which have been built or developed by the applicant during the last five (5) years.
(4) 
If the applicant has not previously built within the Town of Huntington, the names of all subdivisions in Suffolk County and Nassau County which the applicant is now building and has built within the past five (5) years.
(5) 
The names of any subdivisions upon which performance bonds have been declared in default by the Town Board and in which the applicant or any person required to be named has an interest, setting forth the date of default.
(6) 
Whether or not applicant has applied for building permits from the Town of Huntington within the last five (5) years which are not within a subdivision, and a list of all sites presently owned by the applicant for which permits have been applied for and for which certificates of occupancy have not been issued.
B. 
Exemption from disclosure of past activity.
(1) 
The provisions herein shall not apply to an applicant for a dwelling building permit for repairs, alterations or an extension to a building owned and occupied by the individual applicant.
(2) 
The applicant shall not be required to disclose any stockholding when the stock of the corporation is listed on either the New York or American stock exchange or less than five (5%) percent of the outstanding stock is owned or controlled by the applicant.
C. 
Applicant who is not builder. If the applicant is not the builder, the applicant shall include information required herein with respect to the builder and owner.
D. 
Preparation of forms. The Director of Engineering Services of the Town of Huntington is hereby required to prepare the necessary forms and documents to implement this section.
[Amended 7-13-2021 by L.L. No. 35-2021]
E. 
Penalty. In addition to the penalties provided in this chapter and the Penal Law of the State of New York, a stop-work order may be issued and the building permit revoked by the Director if he finds that there has been a failure to disclose in full the information required by this section.
[Amended 4-19-2005 by L.L. No. 9-2005]
F. 
Additional information. Nothing in this section shall prevent the Director from requiring such additional technical information as may be necessary to the intelligent understanding of any proposed work.
A. 
List of plans. All applications for permits, including alterations, except applications to move or demolish, shall be accompanied by the following plans, in triplicate, on paper and drawn to the scale of not less than one-eighth (1/8) inch equals one (1) foot unless otherwise stated or approved:
(1) 
Basement plan.
(2) 
All floor plans [duplicate floors can be so labeled and one (1) plan filed for each series of duplicate floors].
(3) 
Section showing riser diagram for plumbing and means of sewage disposal. [1]
[1]
Editor's Note: See also Ch. 153, Plumbing.
(4) 
All elevations.
(5) 
Such structural details as the Director may require.
(6) 
Plot diagram (at scale and suitable size for filing). This must show accurately the sizes and exact locations of all proposed new construction, or, in the case of demolition, the building or structures to be demolished and existing buildings or structures that are to remain. Structures on adjoining lots within ten (10) feet of the property lines shall also be shown.
(7) 
Specifications which, together with the plans, will completely describe the proposed work.
B. 
Architects' plans required for certain buildings. For all structures costing more than ten thousand ($10,000) dollars and for all structures exceeding thirty thousand (30,000) cubic feet in volume, and for all alterations costing more than ten thousand ($10,000) dollars to any existing building or structure, and for all alterations involving changes affecting the structural safety of any building or structure, whatever the size or cost, the plans shall be drawn by a registered architect or professional engineer licensed to practice in the State of New York and shall be affixed with his seal.
C. 
Foundation survey. Two (2) copies of a foundation survey by a registered professional engineer or land surveyor shall be required to be approved by the Town of Huntington Department of Engineering Services before any framing is started. This survey shall be made after the footings and foundation walls are completed and shall show the following:
[Amended 7-13-2021 by L.L. No. 35-2021]
(1) 
Foundation location showing setbacks of front, rear and side yards.
(2) 
Elevation of top of foundation and established road grade.
(3) 
Elevation of finished garage floor and established road grade.
(4) 
Approximate driveway layout.
A. 
Filing. Amendments may be filed to an application or to a plan or other record accompanying same, at any time before the completion of the work for which the permit was sought. Such amendments, after approval, shall be attached to and be deemed a part of the original application.
B. 
Alterations in plans. Alterations in or deviations from approved applications and plans during a building operation may be made without amendment, provided they do not involve changes in structural parts, exit facilities, open spaces or reduction in size of rooms nor violate a provision of this chapter or other law or ordinance.
[Amended 6-3-2003 by L.L. No. 20-2003]
A. 
Applications.
[Amended 3-16-2021 by L.L. No. 12-2021]
(1) 
Review and Approval. Following review, the Department of Engineering Services may approve an application for a permit in whole or in part if the proposed work or project meets all applicable laws, rules and regulations, including but not limited to, the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code (Uniform Code), the New York State Energy Conservation Construction Code (ECCC), and the Huntington Town Code.
(2) 
Utilization of Third-Party Design Professional. The Department of Engineering Services may refer any permit application, including all construction and other accompanying documents, to a third-party New York State licensed registered architect or professional engineer ("Third-Party Design Professional"), for review in whole or in part for compliance with the Uniform Code, ECCC, Huntington Town Code, and any other applicable law, rule or regulation. The Third-Party Design Professional selected by the Department of Engineering Services for review of an application shall not be the applicant, property owner or design professional associated with the application. In determining whether to approve a permit application, the Department of Engineering Services may rely in whole or in part on the Third-Party Design Professional's review and recommendation. The ultimate decision to approve a permit application shall be made solely by the Department of Engineering Services.
(3) 
Granted Applications. If an application is granted, it shall be signed in duplicate by the Director or his designee. One (1) copy shall be provided to the applicant and the other shall be kept on file in the Department of Engineering Services, Division of Building and Housing.
B. 
If an application is denied, the reason for such denial shall be given in writing and mailed to the applicant by regular mail to the address shown on the application. A copy of the denial shall be kept on file in the Department of Engineering Services, Division of Building and Housing. In the event the application is denied because the proposed work would violate, in whole or in part, a provision of the Code of the Town of Huntington, the applicant may appeal the decision of the Department to the Zoning Board of Appeals by filing a complete application within sixty (60) days of the date of the denial. If an applicant fails to appeal the decision of the Department within such sixty-day period, the appeal shall not be heard by the Zoning Board of Appeals. The Zoning Board shall provide the Department of Engineering Services and the Department of Public Safety with notice of each application filed as a result of a denial of a permit or other decision of the Department. If such notice is received, the Division of Building and Housing shall provide the Zoning Board of Appeals with copies of the permit application, and the plans, specifications and documents submitted by the applicant in support of the application. Nothing contained herein is intended to prevent an applicant from filing a new application with the Department for the same work if an appeal to the Zoning Board of Appeals has not been filed in a timely manner. Such new application shall be filed and accepted only upon the payment of an application fee and such other documentation as is required by the Department.
C. 
The acceptance of a permit shall constitute an agreement by the property owner and/or permit holder that the work to be performed will comply in all respects with the plans and specifications approved by the Department and that no modification, alteration or deviation from the approved plans and specifications, or the permit, will occur without the prior approval of the Department. A property owner and/or permit holder who performs work, or causes work to be performed, which modifies, alters or deviates from the approved plans, specifications or permit in any way shall be in violation of this article. In addition to any other penalty provided for herein, a stop-work order may be issued by the Town and the permit may be revoked by the Director.
D. 
Display of permit. The permit shall be properly posted in a conspicuous place at the premises for which it was issued so as to be easily inspected. The permit shall be posted at all times during the performance of the work and shall not be removed until the project is completed to the satisfaction of the Town. A property owner and/or permit holder who fails to post a permit as required by this section shall be in violation of this article.
E. 
Nontransferability of permit. No person shall permit or allow a permit to be posted at a premises other than the premises for which the permit was issued. The property owner to whom the permit was originally issued and the owner of the property on whose property the permit is unlawfully posted shall be strictly liable for a violation of this article. In addition to any other penalty provided for herein, a stop-work order may be issued by the Town and the permit may be revoked by the Director.
[Amended 4-19-2005 by L.L. No. 9-2005]
F. 
Alteration of permit. It shall be unlawful to alter, obscure, deface, change or otherwise tamper with any portion of a building permit issued by the Town of Huntington. The property owner and/or permit holder shall be strictly liable for a violation of this section. In addition to any other penalty provided for herein, a stop-work order may be issued by the Town, and the permit may be revoked by the Director.
G. 
Assignment of permit. A property owner and/or permit holder may assign a building permit to the new property owner if the property for which the permit was issued is sold or transferred before the work under the permit is completed. A copy of the new deed and the full name, address and phone number of the new owner(s) of the property shall be provided in writing to the Department within ten (10) days of the transfer.
H. 
A certified copy of the approved plans and specifications shall be kept at the premises at all times from the commencement of the work to the completion thereof. A complete copy of the plans and specifications shall be promptly provided to Town officers and/or inspectors upon request. Any person who fails, neglects and/or refuses to produce a certified copy of the plans and specifications upon demand as required by this section shall be in violation of this article. In addition to any other penalty provided for herein, a stop-work order may be issued by such officer and/or inspector, and the permit may be revoked by the Director.
I. 
The Department of Engineering Services, Division of Building and Housing shall be given at least twenty-four (24) hours' advance notice of the commencement of work under a permit. Failure to provide such notice shall be a violation of this article.
It shall be unlawful to reduce or diminish the area of any lot or plot of which a plot diagram has been filed and used as the basis for a permit, so that the remaining plot fails to conform in every way with Chapter 198, Zoning, of this Code, unless a revised plot diagram showing the proposed change in conditions shall have been filed with and approved by the Zoning Board of Appeals and the Director.
[Amended 5-19-2004 by L.L. No. 17-2004; 9-17-2019 by L.L. No. 47-2019]
A building permit shall expire one (1) year from the date of issuance unless the permit is renewed by the Department of Engineering Services.
[Amended 5-19-2004 by L.L. No. 17-2004; 9-17-2019 by L.L. No. 47-2019]
(A) 
A building permit may be renewed by the Department of Engineering Services for no more than two (2) one-year terms.
(B) 
The renewal fee for each renewal period shall be one-half (1/2) of the application fee paid for the original permit. If at the discretion of the Director, after consultation with the Town Attorney, payment of the renewal fee in full would be unwarranted under the circumstances or constitute a severe hardship to the applicant, the period of renewal and renewal fee may be pro-rated on a monthly basis, provided the project is substantially complete and no hazard to the public health or safety will be created. In no event shall the renewal period and fee be pro-rated beyond three (3) months, nor shall the permit be renewed beyond three (3) years of the date the original permit was issued.
[Amended 12-29-1970 by Ord. No. 70-CE-24; 10-30-1973 by Ord. No. 73-CE-12; 4-20-1982 by Ord. No. 82-CE-10; 5-11-1982 by Ord. No. 82-CE-11; 12-20-1983 by Ord. No. 83-CE-14; 8-27-1985 by Ord. No. 85-CE-11; 12-13-1988 by Ord. No. 88-CE-14; 12-12-1989 by Ord. No. 89-CE-6; 9-10-1990 by Ord. No. 90-CD-6; 3-22-1994 by Ord. No. 94-CE-2; 1-16-1996 by Ord. No. 95-CE-8; 4-4-2000 by L.L. No. 7-2000; 5-19-2004 by L.L. No. 17-2004; 11-5-2008 by L.L. No. 33-2008[1]]
A. 
No building permit shall be issued or released until the fees established in this section have been paid to the Department of Engineering Services.
B. 
Fee exemption. The application fee shall be waived if the owner of the property For which a building permit is sought is a municipality, special improvement district or other entity for which real property taxes are not collected, and if the construction and use is for governmental, municipal or district purposes and is not proprietary in nature.
[Amended 10-6-2015 by L.L. No. 41-2015]
C. 
Computation of application fee. A non-refundable fifty ($50) dollar application fee will be applied to all permit applications.
An application for a building permit shall include payment of an initial minimum fee in addition to a sum based upon the size of project using the following Fee Schedules.
[Amended 1-3-2024 by L.L. No. 4-2024]
(1) 
For residential uses the minimum fee shall be one hundred twenty-five ($125) dollars.
(2) 
For nonresidential uses the minimum fee shall be six hundred twenty-five ($625) dollars.
D. 
Permit Fees — see following Fee Schedules for determination of Residential and Commercial Permit fees.
[Amended 5-9-2017 by L.L. No. 22-2017; 1-3-2024 by L.L. No. 4-2024]
Building Department
RESIDENTIAL FEE SCHEDULE
ITEM
Cents/sf
ATTIC
$0.28
BALCONY
$0.19
BARN
$0.28
BASEMENT SFD - UNFINISHED
$0.45
BASEMENT MFD - UNFINISHED
$0.59
CABANA (seasonal plumbing, no heat, bar sink only)
$0.28
CARPORT
$0.28
CELLAR ENTRANCE
$0.28
CONVERT TO LIVING SPACE
$0.45
DECK/PATIO/MASONRY TERRACE
$0.19
DORMER
$0.45
EGRESS WINDOW
$0.28
NEW FINISHED BASEMENT
$0.63
FENCE OVER 6' Ht.- $1/FT OVER 100 Linear Ft
$62.50
FIRE DAMAGE
$0.19
GARAGE - ATTACHED
$0.45
GARAGE - DETACHED
$0.28
GAZEBO/PAVILION/ROOFED OVER PATIO
$0.28
INTERIOR ALTERATIONS
$0.28
LIVING SPC SFD - 1ST FLR
$0.89
LIVING SPC SFD - 2ND FLR
$0.70
LIVING SPC MFD - 1ST FLR
$0.93
LIVING SPC MFD - 2ND FLR
$0.75
LOFT/MEZZANINE
$0.45
PORTICO/OPEN/SCRN PORCH/UNHEATED
$0.28
PORCH - ENCLOSED UNHEATED (SUNROOM)
$0.33
RESIDENTIAL ALTERATIONS
$0.28
RETAINING WALL/FREE STANDING WALL; + $1 PER LINEAR FT
$125.00
SHED - OVER 240 SQ FT
$0.28
STORAGE SPACE ATTACHED TO DWELLING
$0.28
Building Department
COMMERCIAL FEE SCHEDULE
ITEM
Cents/sf
BASEMENT
$0.45
BUILDING - 1 STORY
$0.93
BUILDING - ADDED STORY
$0.75
CELLAR ENTRANCE/Egress Window/Skylight
$0.39
CLUBHOUSE/COMMUNITY BLDG
$0.93
DECK/BALCONY/PATIO/Entry Ramp
$0.19
DEMOLITION (over 1000 SF)
$0.20
EMERGENCY REPAIR/FIRE DAMAGE
$0.19
EXTERIOR ALTERATIONS
$0.39
GARAGE
$0.45
HOTEL (LESS THAN 15 ROOMS)
$0.93
HOTEL (OVER 16 ROOMS)
$1.05
INTERIOR ALTERATIONS
$0.39
MEZZANINE/LOFT
$0.28
PORCH/ROOFED OVER
$0.28
STORAGE BLDG ADDED STORY
$0.39
STORAGE BLDG UNHEATED
$0.59
E. 
Fixed fees. The following fees are not subject to the minimum fee or based upon size of the project.
[Amended 8-11-2004 by L.L. No. 23-2004; 1-9-2007 by L.L. No. 2-2007; 5-3-2011 by L.L. No. 16-2011; 12-10-2013 by L.L. No. 32-2013; 10-6-2015 by L.L. No. 41-2015; 1-3-2024 by L.L. No. 4-2024]
(1) 
Residential uses:
[Amended 4-11-2024 by L.L. No. 19-2024]
(a) 
Two hundred fifty ($250) dollars for:
[1] 
Gunite or concrete in-ground swimming pool.
[2] 
Vinyl or fiberglass in-ground swimming pool.
[3] 
HVAC Systems.
(b) 
One hundred fifty ($150) dollars for:
[1] 
Shed - one hundred forty-four (144) to two hundred (200) square feet.
(c) 
One hundred twenty-five ($125) dollars for:
[1] 
Radio antenna.
[2] 
Freestanding wall or retaining wall, plus one ($1) dollar per linear foot.
[3] 
Satellite dish.
[4] 
Shed up to one hundred (100) square feet.
[5] 
Solar panel installation.
[6] 
Aboveground swimming pool.
[7] 
Registration of each mobile home being used as a temporary residence.
[8] 
Hot Tubs/Spas.
(d) 
Sixty-two and 50/100 ($62.50) dollars for:
[1] 
Masonry barbeque grill.
[2] 
Masonry or metal chimney.
[3] 
Fence over six (6) feet high, plus one ($1) dollar per linear foot over one hundred (100) feet.
[4] 
Coal, gas and wood-burning fireplace or stove.
(2) 
Nonresidential uses:
(a) 
Seven hundred fifty ($750) dollars for:
[1] 
Foundation.
[2] 
Parking lot.
[3] 
Entry ramp.
[4] 
Communication monopole or tower.
(b) 
Two hundred fifty ($250) dollars for:
[1] 
Accessory antenna installation; Distributed Antenna System (DAS) installations shall be charged per location or pole.
[2] 
Awning, plus one hundred twenty-five ($125) dollars for each additional awning.
[3] 
Elevator, plus one hundred twenty-five ($125) dollars for each additional elevator.
[4] 
Hood and duct system, plus one hundred twenty-five ($125) dollars for each additional system.
[5] 
Kiosk.
[6] 
Satellite dish.
[7] 
Solar panel installation.
(3) 
General applications:
(a) 
Two hundred fifty ($250) dollars for:
[1] 
Amending a building permit with additional construction plans.
[2] 
Certificate of permitted use.
[3] 
Demolition permit.
[4] 
Original letter-in-lieu of a certificate of occupancy.
[5] 
Letter in reference to flood insurance.
(b) 
One hundred twenty-five ($125) dollars for:
[1] 
Interim temporary building permit, plus one ($1) dollar per square foot.
[2] 
Permit to move a building.
[3] 
Permit to repair minor fire damage.
(c) 
Sixty-two and 50/100 ($62.50) dollars for:
[1] 
Original certificate of completion and certificate of occupancy.
[2] 
Each additional certified copy of a certificate of completion, certificate of occupancy or letter-in-lieu.
(d) 
Forty ($40) dollars for:
[1] 
Departmental searches - per property.
(e) 
Seven ($7) dollars for:
[1] 
Each sheet or duplicate microfilm card of construction plans.
[2] 
Each square foot or portion thereof of blueprint copies of plans.
F. 
Unauthorized construction, installation or use. The application fee for a building permit shall be three (3) times the amount established in this article if construction, installation, deployment or a change of use has been commenced or completed at any time before a building permit is issued by the Town.
[Amended 12-10-2013 by L.L. No. 32-2013]
G. 
Expedited Plan Review and Permit Issuance. Upon the availability of applicable personnel, and upon the approval of the Director of Engineering Services, or the Director's designee, applicants shall pay the following additional fees for expedited plan review and permit issuance.
[Added 7-11-2017 by L.L. No. 28-2017]
(1) 
Residential. $750.00 - up to two hours of plan review.
(2) 
Commercial. $2,000.00 - up to four hours of plan review.
(3) 
Each additional hour: $250.00 of plan review.
H. 
Permit Authorizing Saturday Work. Upon the approval of the Director of Engineering Services, or the Director's designee, applicants shall pay the following additional fees for a permit authorizing work to be performed on a Saturday for the construction or repairing of buildings. This permit shall be in addition to the building permit issued for the construction or repairing of the building. The fee for such permit shall be seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00) per Saturday.
[Added 8-6-2019 by L.L. No. 44-2019; amended 4-11-2024 by L.L. No. 19-2024]
[1]
Editor's Note: This local law provided that it take effect 1-1-2009.
[Amended 4-19-2005 by L.L. No. 9-2005]
The Director of Engineering Services or his designee may revoke a building permit in the following instances:
A. 
Where he finds that there has been any false statement or misrepresentation as to a material fact in the application, plans or specifications and any other information upon which the building permit was based.
B. 
Where he finds that the building permit was issued in error and should not have been issued in accordance with the applicable law.
C. 
Where he finds that the work performed under the permit has not been conducted in accordance with the permit or permit application; plans or specifications; New York State Building Codes; zoning code or other regulation of the Town of Huntington.
D. 
Where he finds that the work performed under the permit has not been performed in accordance with any condition, restriction, grant or determination of the Huntington Town Board, Zoning Board of Appeals, Planning Board or Director of Planning and Environment.
[Amended 7-13-2021 by L.L. No. 35-2021]
E. 
Where the person to whom a building permit has been issued fails or refuses to comply with a stop work order.
F. 
Where the owner or other person or entity against whom a notice of violation has been issued has been given an opportunity to comply with a lawful order of the Director of Engineering Services, the Director of Public Safety, or their designee, and has failed or refused to comply with such order.
G. 
As provided in § 87-16, § 87-19 and § 87-44.
[Added 11-9-2011 by L.L. No. 30-2011]
A building permit may be revoked in the same manner as a Certificate of Occupancy or Permitted Use, except if the basis for the revocation is § 87-24(B) in which case such revocation shall be effective upon a mailing advising the property owner, his agent, or person in charge of the property that the permit is revoked and the reason(s) thereof. Such mailing shall be accomplished by regular and certified mail, return receipt requested, and addressed to the last known address of the proposed recipient.