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Building & Zoning

Office Address

Town Hall
3833 West Main Street Road
Batavia, NY 14020

Phone: 585-343-1729, Option 3
Fax: 585-343-8461
Email: dlang@townofbatavia.com

Hours of Operation

Monday – Friday: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

Frequently Asked Questions

Dan Lang

Building Inspector/Department Head

Department Staff

Mission Statement

The Building Departments mission is to protect and promote public health, safety, morals and general welfare for all residents in the Town of Batavia. We strive to achieve these goals by guiding future growth and development in accordance with the comprehensive land use plan. Our aim is to provide adequate light, air and privacy, to promote safety from fire, flood and other dangers. We extend our services to protect and conserve the value of land in various districts and to prevent the pollution of streams, ponds and to preserve the integrity, stability, and beauty of the community.

Residential

One and two family dwellings and townhouses not more than three stories above-grade in height with a separate means of egress and their accessory structures.

Note: All Manufactured and Mobile home applicants must have an attached letter from Management of the mobile home park approving the work listed on the application.

Services Offered:

  • Zoning Review
  • Residential Building Plan Review
  • Permits Issued
  • Onsite inspections
  • Certificate of Compliance and Certificate of Occupancy Issued
  • Flood Plain Information
  • Application – Board of Review
  • Special Use Permit

Commercial

Real estate approved and designed for retail or wholesale trade, hotel, restaurant, offices, clinics, warehouses, light manufacturing, Industrial and other such uses but not for residential purposes.

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Permits are REQUIRED for the following:

  • New Construction
  • Alternations, additions and repairs
  • Storage Sheds, barns and garages
  • Swimming pool
  • Decks
  • Generators
  • Fencing
  • Demolition
  • Wood Burning Devices
  • Change of use in land or building/businesses
  • Sign

Building & Zoning – Documents + Forms

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