Patterson Town Hall
1142 Route 311
Patterson, NY 12563
845-878-6500
At A Glance
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Nick Lamberti, Director of Code Enforcement Cheryl Smith, Secretary to the Building Department Patterson Town Hall 845-878-6319 ext. 20/21 Office Hours: Monday through Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
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The Building Dept. is responsible for enforcing the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention & Building Code [(Title 19 NYCRR)] and the local code of the Town of Patterson. The enforcement of these codes ensures that construction projects are completed safely, and in accordance with current building industry standards, utilizing commonly accepted materials. Depending on the scope of the project, the Building Dept. may work in conjunction with the Putnam County Health Dept., the Putnam County Office of Consumer Affairs, the New York City Dept. of Environmental Protection, the Patterson Planning Board, and the Patterson Zoning Board of Appeals.
The Code Enforcement Officers enforce building and zoning codes and regulations, and inspect properties for compliance. These Officers have the authority to issue Notices of Violation and Appearance Tickets to violators. The duties of the Code Enforcement Officer include but are not limited to:
Projects that are not in comformance with Town zoning regulations can be appealed to the Town Zoning Board of Appeals. It must be noted that zoning regulations will be enforced, and exceptions are made on a case-by-case basis, and are not automatic.
Building permits are required for such things as new construction, additions, alterations, renovations, decks, pools, garages, carports, tent-like structures, and solid fuel burning appliances. Building permits are renewable, but a new fee may be assessed if the original permit has expired.
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| building | blasting | demolition |
| installation of solid fuel burning appliance | moving of building | plumbing |
| swimming pool | chimney or flue | accessory structure |
The Building Inspector will inspect all major construction projects to ensure that the work is being conducted in accordance with building codes and in compliance with the plans and drawings filed with the Building Permit Application.
The Building Inspector will issue a Certificate of Occupancy and Compliance after the final inspection of a new construction project. The "CO" indicates that the Inspector found the property to be built in accordance with building codes, and is in compliance with the site plan and building plans filed with the Planning Board (if required).
Permit application criteria, Certificate of Occupancy and Compliance requirements, and the schedule of periodic inspections for new construction, can be found in the Forms and Publications section of this page.
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| Building Permits | building permit application fee | $75 non-refundable |
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| building permit fee is based on anticipated construction cost (as may be determined by the building inspector) |
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| building permit renewal |
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| Construction must commence within 12 months, otherwise permit will be null and void and a new application
must be filed.
Fees are payable to the Town of Patterson Any permit issued by this office must be finalized with the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy / Compliance |
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| Construction prior to obtaining a building permit | twice the regular fee |
| General Application and Permit Fees | |
| Application fee | $75 non-refundable |
| blasting permit | $150 |
| demolition permit | $150 |
| installation of solid fuel burning appliance, chimney or flue | $100 |
| moving of building | $150 |
| plumbing permit | $75 |
| certificate of occupancy and compliance | $50 |
| Swimming Pool | |
| application fee | $75 non-refundable |
| $1 to $10,000 | base fee of $100 |
| $10,001 or more | a fee in an amount as set forth in §87-G(2), excepting that the base fee shall be $100 |
| certificate of occupancy / compliance | $50 |
| municipal search fee | $100 |
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Requirements for a Building PermitThe following form is provided for reference only. The Building Permit is a numbered, 3-part form that must be obtained from the Building Department:
Application for a Building Permit (sample only)
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1) My deck needs to be replaced. Do I need a building permit?
General deck repairs do not require a permit. A permit is required if the deck requires new footings or will be replaced or enlarged.2) Do I need a building permit to build a fence?
Building permits are not required to build a fence. However, a fence must be installed as per section § 154-15 of the Zoning Code. Please contact the Building Department for more information.Property owners are reminded that stone walls are an important part of Patterson's history, and should be left undisturbed whenever possible. Property owners are encouraged to maintain the walls on their property.
3) Do I need a building permit to erect a small garden shed?
A permit is not required for sheds provided the gross floor area does not exceed 144 sq. ft.; however, zoning setback requirements must be maintained (schedule of regulations §154-7).
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Accessory Apartments (Rental Apartments)
The Town Board of the Town of Patterson has determined that there exists in the Town of Patterson serious conditions arising from the renting of dwelling units that are substandard or that are in violation of the Multiple Residence Law, New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code, or a violation of Patterson's Zoning Code, or other chapters of the Patterson Town Code; that such dwelling units are inadequate in size, overcrowded and dangerous; that such dwelling units pose hazards to life, limb and property of residents of the Town and others; that such dwelling units tend to promote or encourage deterioration of the housing stock of the Town; that such dwelling units create blight, excessive vehicle traffic and parking problems; and that such dwelling units overburden municipal services.
Chapter 129 of the Town Code governs the registration of rental units and contains regulations intended to halt the proliferation of such conditions and to enhance the public health, safety, welfare and good order and governance of the Town.
The following documents are provided for your reference:
Chapter 129 Rental Registration Law
Rental Registration / Accessory Apartment Frequently Asked Questions
Rental Registration Application
Accessory Apartment Compliance Checklist
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Ongoing Building Department Business
Numbers should be easily seen from the road, and should be a minimum of 4" high and no less than 0.5" wide, and should be made of reflective material that can be easily seen after dark.
Please note that displaying the property number on your mailbox alone may be insufficient to identify your property, especially if your mailbox is not directly in front of your property.
In an emergency, every second counts, and the life you save may be your own.
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