Online Building Permit Application Complete this application, attach all required submittals and return with the required fee. The work requested by this application may require Planning Board Approval. Please check the Orchard Park Village website municipal calendar for the date of the next Planning Board meeting. The deadline for the completed application with the required submittals and fee is one (1) week prior to the scheduled meeting. The Code Enforcement Official will review this application to determine if the application can be placed on the Planning Board agenda or if a variance is required. See Additional Information section below. IT IS A VIOLATION OF THE ORCHARD PARK MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROCEED WITH ANY WORK BEFORE THIS APPLICATION IS APPROVED BY THE CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICIAL.Property InformationType of Property(Required) Residential Non-Residential Multi-Family Property Address(Required) Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code Property Owner InformationProperty Owner Name(Required) First Last Property Owner Email(Required) Enter Email Confirm Email Phone(Required)Is the Property Address (above) the same as the Property Owner's Mailing Address? Yes No Property Owner Mailing Address(Required) Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code Occupant InformationIs the Occupant the same as the Property Owner? Yes No Occupant Name(Required) First Last Occupant Email(Required) Enter Email Confirm Email Occupant Phone(Required)Applicant InformationIs the Applicant the same as the Property Owner? Yes No Applicant Name(Required) First Last Applicant Email(Required) Enter Email Confirm Email Applicant Phone(Required)Applicant Mailing Address(Required) Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code Contractor InformationAre you using a Contractor? Yes No Contractor Name(Required) First Last Contractor Email(Required) Enter Email Confirm Email Contractor Phone(Required)Contractor Address(Required) Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Licensed Design Professional InformationAre you using a Licensed Design Professional? Yes No Name of Licensed Design Professional(Required) First Last Licensed Design Professional Email(Required) Enter Email Confirm Email Licensed Design Professional Phone(Required)Licensed Designer Mailing Address(Required) Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Application/Project InformationSelect the permit(s) you need ...(Required)Please check all that apply. Erect a Shed -- $50 Erect a Fence -- $50 Install a Pool -- $50 Install a Generator -- $50 Plumbing -- $50 Install a Driveway -- $10 Re-Roof a Building -- $10 This field is hidden when viewing the form$50 Permit Selected(Required)Construction Type(Required)Please check all that apply ... Frame Steel Block Concrete Asphalt Estimated Value of Work (exclusive of land)(Required)DimensionsHeightIn feet.WidthIn feet.DepthIn feet.AreaCalculated for you (in sq. ft.)Distance from Lot LinesFrontIn feet.BackIn feet.LeftIn feet.RightIn feet.File UploadsUpload Your Survey/Site PlanA survey must be submitted with all building permits.Max. file size: 128 MB. Construction drawings and/or information specific to the requested work must be submitted in order for a determination to be made that such work is compliant with the applicable codes of New York State and the Village of Orchard Park. Information will be accepted for manufactured items such as a fence, fireplace insert, or a shed. Construction drawings are required for work that involves construction and shall list all the necessary features required by the NYS Residential Code. Requested work not covered by the Residential Code shall be designed by a licensed design professional in accordance with the NYS Building Code.Upload Your Construction Drawings and/or Information Drop files here or Select files Max. file size: 128 MB, Max. files: 10. Submit one form from each category for each contractor. "Accord" forms will not be accepted. Upload the Worker's Compensation Insurance Form(s)All of the following forms are required: C-105.2, U26.3, SI-12, and GSI-105.2. If they are already on file with the Village, you can skip this step. Drop files here or Select files Max. file size: 128 MB. Upload the Disability Insurance Form(s)The following forms are required: DB120.1, DB-820/829; DB-155. If they are already on file with the Village, you can skip this step. Note: The Owner/Occupant of a single, two, three or four family dwelling may use form BP-1 for work to be performed by the Owner/Occupant. BP-1 forms are available upon request. Drop files here or Select files Max. file size: 128 MB. Property Owner ResponsibilitiesFor and in consideration of the granting of the permit hereby petitioned for, the applicant does agree to exercise such permission in strict accordance with the conditions listed below: To comply with the terms of the permit, the New York State Fire Prevention and Uniform Building Code, the Village of Orchard Park Municipal Code, the rules and regulations of the Erie County Sewer District #3 and all rules and regulations of the various departments of the Village. To give full notification to the Code Enforcement Official for inspections: (1) work site prior to the issuance of a Building Permit; (2) footing and foundation; (3) preparation for concrete slab; (4) framing; (5) building systems, including underground and rough in; (6) fire resistance construction; (7) fire resistance penetrations; (8) solid fuel burning heating appliances, chimneys, flues or gas vents; (9) Energy Code compliance; and (10) a final inspection after all work authorized by the Building Permit has been completed and (11) any Special Inspections required by the NYS Fire Prevention and Uniform Building Code. Upon completion of all authorized work, a Certificate of Occupancy will be issued. It is unlawful to use any structure in whole or in part for any purpose whatsoever until a Certificate of Occupancy has been issued. To supply such other information as the Code Enforcement Official, the Board of Appeals, the Planning Board or the Village Board may require. No person shall make any change in plans herewith submitted or specifications herein contained, or in the structural part of the building without written consent of the Code Enforcement Official. Property Owner's Acknowledgment of Responsibilities(Required)For and in consideration of the granting of the permit hereby petitioned for, the applicant does agree to exercise such permission in strict accordance with the conditions listed above:Additional InformationThe Code Enforcement Official will review this application. Once the required submittals are received, the fee is paid and a determination is made that the requested work is in compliance with all applicable codes and regulations, a permit will be issued. Please refer to our Residential and Commercial Building Additional Information Form.All contractors must have a valid insurance certificate on file with the Village Office. Should a person violate a provision of the Village Municipal Code by failing to submit the required application or obtain a license or permit prior to commencing work, a fee of $500 in addition to the cost of the permit application will be required. The information listed in this section is intended to provide guidance in order to minimize the need for a variance. A variance may be required even if these guidelines are followed. If a variance is required, a Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) application, six (6) additional copies of the site plan and six (6) additional copies of drawings/information must be submitted and an additional $150 fee paid for Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals review. It is suggested the Code Enforcement Official be contacted when completing the ZBA application. New Dwelling Unit - Consult the Code Enforcement Official Addition - Can be constructed in a rear yard to within 50 feet of a rear lot line or in a side yard to within 8 feet of a side lot line. If an addition is desired beyond these parameters or in a front yard, a variance is required. It is recommended that the addition be located a minimum of 10 feet away from privately owned underground utilities. Alteration/Remodel - No guidelines if the building footprint does not increase.Driveway - The apron must be 5 ft. of asphalt. Driveway setback to side lot line is 3 ft. The driveway may be constructed of asphalt or concrete (non-dust producing). A survey must accompany the permit application along with a description of the work to be performed. Driveway cannot extend into front yard set back. Check with office for details.Deck - Can be constructed in a rear yard to within 50 feet of a rear lot line or in a side yard to within 8 feet of a side lot line. If an addition is desired beyond these parameters or in a front yard, a variance is required. It is recommended that the deck be located a minimum of 10 feet away from privately owned underground utilities. Porch - Can be constructed in a rear yard to within 50 feet of a rear lot line or in a side yard to within 8 feet of a side lot line. If a porch is desired beyond these parameters or in a front yard, a variance is required. It is recommended that the deck be located a minimum of 10 feet away from privately owned underground facilities. Re-Roof - Permits are required along with a description of the work to be performed. Fence - Maximum height of 3 feet in a front or side yard. Maximum height of 6 feet in a rear yard. A fence can be placed up to but not over the property line. The property owner determines as to which side of the fence faces adjacent property. Detached Garage or Shed - Must be in a side or rear yard, 8 feet from any lot line, maximum footprint of 600sf, maximum height of 14 feet and maximum door opening height of 8 feet. It is recommended that the structure be located a minimum of 10 feet away from privately owned underground utilities. Pool - Must be in a rear yard, 8 feet from any lot line, minimum of 3 feet away from any existing structure, and have a minimum 48" high NYS Building Code compliant pool enclosure. The pool may not be located near overhead electrical power lines per NYSEG (see Attachment). It is recommended that the pool be located a minimum of 10 feet away from privately owned underground utilities. PaymentI will pay ...(Required) Online using a Credit Card or Debit Card By Check, via US Mail By Check, Cash, or Credit Card in Person at the Orchard Park Village Office If you prefer to pay using a check or money order, send them to: Orchard Park Building and Code Enforcement Village of Orchard Park 4295 S. Buffalo Street Municipal Building – 1st Floor Orchard Park, NY 14127 Checks should be made payable to: Village of Orchard Park You can also pay in-person at the Village Office. The Village of Orchard Park accepts the following methods of payment: -- Cash -- Credit Cards -- Personal Checks and Money Orders -- eChecks Note: We do not accept American ExpressCheck the box below and then hit the "Submit" button to continue.Permit Fees Price: $0.00 TOTAL AMOUNT DUEThis is the total amount due for your permit application. This field is hidden when viewing the formPayment Amount (Hidden - Used for Calculation)CAPTCHA
