Local Government

Code Enforcement Office

Doug Barber
Code Enforcement Officer
​(585) 889-6050
​code@scottsvilleny.org
 
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Issuance of building, sign, plumbing and electrical permits
• Review of plot plans and surveys pursuant to zoning compliance
• Response to complaints
• Assist applicants with regard to Zoning Board of Appeals review
• Building plan review for new construction, additions and remodeling
• Issuance of Certificates of Compliance, Occupancy and Capacity
• Issuance of zoning compliance letters and related correspondence
• Registration of home improvement, electrical, plumbing and mechanical contractors
• Landlord Rental and Property Owner Registration

Zoning Map

Commonly Used Forms

Building Permit Application
Automatic Fire Alarm Permit Application
Basement Emergency Escape and Rescue Openings
Building Permit Requirements For Automatic Standby Generators
Building Permit Requirements for Decks
Building Permit Requirements for Demolition of Structure
Building Permit Requirements for Residential Additions and Interior Remodeling
Building Permit Requirements for Sheds
Guidelines for Handrails and Guards
​Hot Tubs and Spas Electrical Wiring Requirements
​NY Electrical Inspection
Permanently Installed Swimming Pools Electrical Wiring Requirements
Procedure for Fireplace, Fireplace Insert, Wood Stove, Chimney, Pellet Stove, Gas Stove Log Set
Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm Requirements
Storable Swimming Pools, Spas and Hot Tube Requirements
Underground Utility Pipe Installation Specifications
Per New York State regulations, the Village of Scottsville requires permits for the following:
  • Any new buildings
  • Additions
  • Demolitions
  • Renovations
  • Structural alterations
  • Conversions or Change of Use
  • Accessory & Storage Buildings
  • Signs
  • Sewer hook ups
  • Sheds
  • ​Standby generators
  • Swimming Pools (above and in-ground)
  • Fireplaces, wood stoves, and gas fireplace inserts
  • Fences
  • ​Roofs/roof repairs
  • Decks
Besides Village permits, any homes in the Rochester Street Historic District may need a Certificate of Appropriateness from the Historic Preservation Commission. For more information, refer to the Rochester Street Historic Board page.

For any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact the Village Office at 889-6050.

Link to:  Zoning Summary