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When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Lima
A building permit is required for covered construction work within the Village of Lima.
Note: The official village site maintains a dedicated Applications and Forms page with a building permit application and multiple trade- or project-specific permit forms. Because the public website exposes forms more clearly than narrative instructions, applicants should confirm current filing mechanics, required plans, and fee amounts directly with code enforcement before submission.
- Building permit application
- Site plans or drawings as needed
- Specialized forms for fences, fuel-burning equipment, pools, signs, etc.
- 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
- Confirm owner-builder requirements with Code Enforcement.
- Contractor requirements
- Check with code office for contractor requirements.
Application process
Typical processing: Contact village office for timeline information.
- 01 Use the village's published building permit application and any specialized permit forms for fences, fuel-burning equipment, pools and hot tubs, signs, and similar work.
- 02 Submit building-inspector forms through the village's code-enforcement process.
- 03 If the project also requires planning review, use the village's site plan, subdivision, environmental assessment, or related planning forms.
- 04 Complete required inspections and any certificate or signoff required by the code office.
Typical processing time: Contact village office for timeline information.
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
- 585-624-7911 (phone)
- codes@townoflima.org (email)
- 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 Lima permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Lima, NY? ▸
02 How do I apply for a building permit in Lima, NY? ▸
03 How long does it take to get a building permit in Lima, NY? ▸
04 How do I schedule a building inspection in Lima, NY? ▸
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Village of Lima Code Enforcement before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.