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When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Dansville
No covered work may begin without first obtaining a permit from the village Code and Zoning Enforcement Officer.
Note: The village's building-code chapter provides for certificates of occupancy and compliance orders, stop-work orders, operating permits, and civil penalties.
- Building permit application
- Drawings, plans, plats, plot plans, or specifications as needed
- Building code
- New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code; State Energy Conservation Construction Code
- Permit validity
- Contact village office for permit expiration periods.
- Owner-builder
- Owner-builders may be permitted; confirm with Code and Zoning Enforcement Officer.
- Contractor requirements
- Check with code office for contractor requirements.
Source: Village of Dansville Code and Zoning Enforcement Officer ↗
Application process
Typical processing: Contact village office for timeline information.
- 01 Apply for a building permit before construction, enlargement, alteration, renovation, improvement, removal, or demolition of a building or structure.
- 02 Obtain permits before electric, plumbing, heating, solid-fuel appliance, chimney, or flue work.
- 03 Submit enough information and supporting documents for the Code and Zoning Enforcement Officer to determine Uniform Code compliance.
- 04 Provide owner information, property identification, proposed use, work description, estimated cost, fee payment, and any additional information requested by the code office.
- 05 Complete inspections and secure the required certificate of occupancy or certificate of compliance before use or occupancy.
Typical processing time: Contact village office for timeline information.
Source: Village of Dansville Code and Zoning Enforcement Officer ↗
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
- 585-335-5330 (phone)
- Scheduling deadline
- Contact village office for deadline information.
- Inspection hours
- Contact village office for hours of operation.
- Time windows
- Contact village office for inspection windows.
Typical sequence: Contact village office for inspection sequence requirements.
Contact village office for remote inspection availability.
Frequently asked
Common questions about Dansville permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Dansville, NY? ▸
02 How do I apply for a building permit in Dansville, NY? ▸
03 How long does it take to get a building permit in Dansville, NY? ▸
04 How do I schedule a building inspection in Dansville, NY? ▸
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Village of Dansville Code and Zoning Enforcement Officer before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.