[Amended 11-13-2014 by L.L. No. 3-2014]
It shall be unlawful for any person, partnership, association or corporation to construct, relocate or alter any structure as to the outside dimensions, electric, plumbing, insulation and structural changes so as to permit a change in its structure unless a valid permit has been issued by the Building Inspector or Code Enforcement Officer. Also, no excavation for any building shall begin unless and until a permit therefor has been issued. Installation, modification, alteration, extension, repair or replacement of on-site septic/wastewater treatment systems may require the involvement of a licensed design professional and may not be undertaken until the property owner or contractor has consulted with the Code Enforcement Officer as required by Town Code Chapter 95.
[1]
Editor's Note: The building permit fees, as
set forth from time to time by resolution of the Town Board, are on
file in the Town offices.
Each application for a permit shall be filed
with the Town of Corinth Building Department Office.
Each building permit application shall be typewritten
or legibly printed and signed by the applicant. All applications shall
contain a minimum of the following information:
A.
The name and address of the applicant.
B.
The location and description of the land and Tax Map
number, if available or appropriate.
C.
For
construction of a new building or structure, or alteration or modification
of an existing building or structure, evidence that the water and
sewage systems are safe and comply with all New York State Department
of Health requirements.
[Amended 11-13-2014 by L.L. No. 3-2014]
D.
A plan drawn to scale. The plan must show the following:
(1)
Boundaries of the land.
(2)
Lot dimensions.
(3)
Locations of structures on the lot.
(4)
Setbacks and dimensions.
(5)
Locations of all other structures on premises.
(6)
The location of and plan for the proposed water supply
and sewage disposal systems.
(7)
Locations of structures and wells of adjacent properties
if within 100 feet of the property line.
E.
Two sets of plans. If over $10,000 in cost, plans
must be stamped by a New York State licensed engineer or architect.
F.
Certificate of insurance, naming the Town of Corinth
as the insured.
G.
A septic design.
H.
Any other forms or drawings that may be applicable
to obtaining a building permit.
I.
When granted, all permits must be posted in full view
of a public right-of-way on location where construction is taking
place.
All permits under this chapter shall be issued
by the Building Department.
A.
The Building Inspector or Code Enforcement Officer
is hereby authorized and directed to review the application's compliance
with the provisions of this chapter and the New York State Uniform
Fire Prevention and Building Code,[1] NFPA, ANSI Standards and the NEC.
B.
The Building Inspector or Code Enforcement Officer
shall have the authority to inspect, at reasonable times, any private
or public property for the purpose of investigating conditions relating
to enforcement of this chapter, the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention
and Building Code, NFPA, ANSI Standards and the NEC.
C.
The Building Inspector or Code Enforcement Officer
will check the application for compliance with the minimum requirements
as established by the applicable rules and regulations of the New
York State Department of Health, Adirondack Park Agency, the Town
of Corinth and the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building
Code, NFPA, ANSI Standards and the NEC.
D.
A copy of the permit application will be on file with
the Town of Corinth Town Clerk.
If the application was disapproved, the applicant
shall have the right to appear before the Town Board for an appeal.
A.
Petition. Any person affected by any notice which
has been issued in connection with the enforcement of any provision
of this chapter or of any regulation adopted pursuant thereto may
request and shall be granted a hearing on the matter before the Town
Board, provided that such a person shall file in the office of the
Town Clerk a written petition requesting such hearing and setting
forth a brief statement of the grounds therefor within 21 days after
the notice was served. The filing of the request for a hearing shall
operate as a stay of the notice and the suspension. Upon such petition,
the Town Board shall set a time and place for such hearing and shall
give the petitioner written notice thereof. Notice of the hearing
shall be published in the official newspaper at least 10 days prior
to the hearing date.
B.
Hearing. At such time, the petitioner shall be given
an opportunity to be heard and to show why such notice should be modified
or withdrawn. The hearing shall be commenced not later than 21 days
after the day on which the petition was filed, provided that, upon
application of the petitioner, the Town Board may postpone the date
of the hearing for a reasonable time beyond such twenty-one-day period
when, in the judgment of the Town Board, the petitioner has submitted
valid reasons for such postponement.
C.
Order of Town Board. After such hearing, the Town
Board shall make findings as to compliance with the provisions of
this chapter, regulations and the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention
and Building Code[1] issued thereunder and shall issue an order, in writing,
sustaining, modifying or withdrawing the notice which shall be served
in writing. Upon failure to comply with any order sustaining or modifying
a notice, the permit shall be revoked.
For purposes of this chapter, mobile homes,
modular homes and/or any other building shall be a structure, as designated
by this chapter.
Nothing in this chapter shall prohibit the filing
of amendments to any applications at any time before the completion
of the work for which a permit was sought, and such amendments, after
approval, shall be made a part of the application and filed as such.
Any variance issued by the Town Board under
provisions of this chapter but under which no work is commenced within
one year from the time of the issuance shall expire by limitation.
A certificate of occupancy for the permit filed
shall be obtained before habitation or use of the structure. Such
certificates shall be granted by the Building Inspector or Code Enforcement
Officer upon compliance with the regulations set forth in this chapter
and the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code,[1] NFPA, ANSI Standards and the NEC.
The Building Department or the Town Board may
reject or revoke any permit or approval issued under the provisions
of this chapter in which any false statement or misrepresentation
as to a material fact of the application on which the permit or approval
was based.
All applications, notices and signed statements
required by this chapter shall be presented to and kept on file in
the office of the Building Department.[1]
