Building Department

• Building Dept. Complaint mailbox available
• Permit Fee Report
• Annual Permit Report
• Yearly Permit Fee Report

Downloadable Forms

• Permanent Home Generator Requirements
• In-ground Pool Installation Regulations/Permit Application
• Above-ground Pool Installation Regulations/Permit Application
• Exemption from Workers' Compensation
• Sewer Contractor Application
• Accessory Building Permit Application (sheds, pole barns, detached garages etc.)
• Master Plumbers Application
• Compensation Board Notice
• Demolition Permit Application

BUILDING PERMIT PROCESS REQUIRED FOR HOME - FEE SCHEDULES, HWY. PERMIT...

• Building Permit Process Requirements for New Homes
• Building Permit Application for new homes
• Smoke-C/O Code - Page 1
• Smoke -C/O Code - page 2
• Town of Clarence Building Department Fee Schedule
• Highway Work Permit
• Required Information on Residential Plans
• Final Inspection List for Permit Requirements
• Web Plumbing Fee Schedule
• Building within a Flood Plain
• Concrete Testing
• Home Owner Insurance Waiver Form
• Residential Inspections Required
• Smoke Detector Letter
• Soil Test Requirements
• Residential (non-subdivision) Lot Grading Plan Requirements
• Residential (subdivision) Lot Grading Plan Requirements

Addition/Remodel Forms

• Building Permit Application for Addition/Remodel
• Required Information on Residential Plans
• Smoke Detector Requirement Letter
• Building Permit Process Requirements for Additions/Remodel
• Smoke-C/O Code - Page 1
• Smoke -C/O Code - page 2

The Building Department administers and enforces regulations, pertaining to use of property and the construction of building. It reviews plans and conducts filed inspections for compliance with various local, state, and federal codes and standards, particularly the Town Zoning Code and the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code (NYSUFPBC). These codes apply to planning, zoning, building, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, fire, health and the environment.

All building projects ranging from a small addition to a major commercial structure must meet certain standards of safety. The Building Department receives and processes all applications for construction, alterations, additions, accessory structure for residential and commercial projects, for compliance with the Town of Clarence Code, and Building Department requirements in addition to the requirements of the New York State Fire Prevention and Building Code.  Projects under review by the department are not permitted to begin prior to the issuance of the permit.

Quick Reference Facts

• Building Permits are required for new construction, additions, conversions, alterations, decks, swim pools, driveways, fences, walls, etc.
• Plumbing Permits are required for all plumbing work. Town of Clarence plumbing license is required.
• Certificate Of Occupancy required for all new buildings.
• Certificate Of Compliance required upon completion of all other building permit work, except walls & fences.
• Zoning Board Of Appeals considers requests for variance from Town Zoning Law (including Schedule Controlling Land and Buildings). Board meets second Tuesday of each month.
• Planning Board approves site plans, subdivisions, redivisions, and architectural review. Board meets first and third Wednesday's of each month.
• Permits are not required for resurfacing existing blacktop.
• Permits are not required for re-roofing.
• Inspection requests should be made twenty-four hours before needed.
• Fees are made payable to the Town of Clarence.