Office of Zoning and Building Inspection
"On April 27, 1833 the Village of Penn Yan was incorporated, and from this time on the village officials have found themselves faced with fundamental changes involving every aspect of community life. While only a few simple laws were necessary in the early days, the complexity of modern life has created the need for detailed laws or ordinances for the government of a progressive village." - 1965
Office Hours
Monday - Friday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Phone 315-536-6397
Monday - Friday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Phone 315-536-6397
The provisions of the Building Code of New York State shall apply to the construction, alternation, relocation, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, change in use or occupancy classification, maintenance, removal and demolition of every building or structure or any appurtenances connected to attached to such buildings or structures.
Below is a list of items to include with a building permit application. Some projects may need to be reviewed and approved by either or both the Planning Board and Historic Preservation Commission prior to a building permit being issued.
Incomplete applications may be delayed or not accepted. Applicants whose building permit was denied may appeal the decision to the Zoning Board of Appeals.
- Building Permit Application or fillable Building Permit Application.
- Plot plan on survey map.
- Project scope of work, specifications and drawings.
- Insurance certificates for Workers' Compensation (C-105.2 or U26.3) AND Disability & Paid Family Leave (DB-120.1) OR a Certificate of Attestation of Exemption (CE-200).
- Fee - see Fee Schedule. Payment may be made in the form of a check made payable to the Village of Penn Yan or cash.
- For Municipal electric service, complete and submit an Application for Residential or Commercial Electric Service.
Incomplete applications may be delayed or not accepted. Applicants whose building permit was denied may appeal the decision to the Zoning Board of Appeals.
Supporting Materials
Fire Prevention
The Village of Penn Yan is required by the New York State to conduct Fire Safety and Property Maintenance Inspections of places of public assembly, multi-family dwellings and all non-residential properties. Local law §92-31.
The intent is to "establish minimum requirements consistent with nationally recognized good practice for providing a reasonable level of life safety and property protection from the hazards of fire, explosion, dangerous conditions in new and existing buildings, structures and premises and to provide a reasonable level of safety to fire fighters and emergency responders during emergency operations." FCNYS 101.3
Inspections are conducted by a Code Enforcement Officer. Occupancy use is used to determine the frequency of inspections, every one or two years. It is necessary to have a building representative accompany the inspector during the inspection. A fee will be charged for this service. An invoice and letter will be sent after the inspection. Where violations have been identified, the letter will serve as a Notice of Violation and Order to Remedy Violation(s).
Fire Safety and Property Maintenance Inspection Checklist - a checklist of commonly found fire safety violations that serves as a guideline in identifying and correcting potential violations prior to scheduling an inspection.
The intent is to "establish minimum requirements consistent with nationally recognized good practice for providing a reasonable level of life safety and property protection from the hazards of fire, explosion, dangerous conditions in new and existing buildings, structures and premises and to provide a reasonable level of safety to fire fighters and emergency responders during emergency operations." FCNYS 101.3
Inspections are conducted by a Code Enforcement Officer. Occupancy use is used to determine the frequency of inspections, every one or two years. It is necessary to have a building representative accompany the inspector during the inspection. A fee will be charged for this service. An invoice and letter will be sent after the inspection. Where violations have been identified, the letter will serve as a Notice of Violation and Order to Remedy Violation(s).
Fire Safety and Property Maintenance Inspection Checklist - a checklist of commonly found fire safety violations that serves as a guideline in identifying and correcting potential violations prior to scheduling an inspection.
Safety Information from National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
Property Complaint
Short-term Rental
A short-term rental (STR) permit is required for a property used as a short-term rental, defined as sleeping rooms with a bathroom facility, offered for compensation for periods of less than 30 consecutive days per occurrence. Each property or parcel that is used for a short-term rental is required to obtain a Special Use Permit from the Planning Board. §202-20.1 Special use permit procedure. A revocable STR permit is valid for one year and must be renewed prior to its expiration. STR permits expired for more than three (3) months will pay the initial permit fee when renewing. A short-term permit is not transferrable to a new owner. §202-20.16 Short-term rentals.
Lot Line Adjustment, see § 176-6.1
Operating Permit where required, see § 92-30
Operating Permit Application
Mobile Food Preparation Vehicles 2020 FCNYS Section 319 - Peddler's Permit and Operating Permit required
Mobile Food Preparation Vehicle Inspection Form
Mobile Food Preparation Vehicles 2020 FCNYS Section 319 - Peddler's Permit and Operating Permit required
Mobile Food Preparation Vehicle Inspection Form
Additional Resources
Deck Spec Sheet and Guidelines
Grease Trap Cleaning & Maintenance
Pool and Hot Tub Code Requirements
Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria, Yates County
Specifications for the Installation of Electric Services & Meters
Digging, contact UDIG.NY. Safe digging starts here. 811 before you dig.
New York Building Codes 2020
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
EPA Guide to Mold, Moisture and your Home
Grease Trap Cleaning & Maintenance
Pool and Hot Tub Code Requirements
Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria, Yates County
Specifications for the Installation of Electric Services & Meters
Digging, contact UDIG.NY. Safe digging starts here. 811 before you dig.
New York Building Codes 2020
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
EPA Guide to Mold, Moisture and your Home
