DO I NEED A PERMIT?

Per Town Law #1 of 2007, building permits are required for any work that must “conform to the Uniform Code and or the Energy Code, including but not limited to: the construction, enlargement, alteration, improvement, removal, relocation or demolition of any building or structure or any portion thereof, and the installation of a solid fuel burning heating appliance, chimney or flue in any dwelling unit.” We also require permits for solar or wind electricity-generating installations.

The most common exceptions to the permit requirement include:

• One-story detached structures associated with a one- or two-family dwelling or multiple single-family dwellings which are used for tool and storage sheds, playhouses or similar uses, provided the gross floor area doesn’t exceed 144 square feet;
• Swings or playground equipment;
• Above-ground swimming pools less than 24” deep;
• Fences not part of a swimming pool enclosure;
• Repairs that do not affect structural elements or means of egress.

Note: A complete list of exceptions is in Town Law #1 of 2007.

Questions? Email the Code Enforcement Officer: code@danby.ny.gov