Grove, NY · Allegany County
Building/Zoning Permit Application
The Town of Grove Building/Zoning Permit Application is for property owners or agents seeking approval for construction, alterations, additions, repairs, or other listed work.
What this form is
Use this application to request a building or zoning permit for work such as a new building, addition, alteration, repair, relocation, or demolition. The form asks for applicant and project details, contractors, project specifications, and a signed statement; the instructions require a parcel sketch or survey and project-specific plans or other listed documents. It also describes inspection responsibilities for permitted work.
Who needs it
Property owners or their agents applying for a Town of Grove permit for construction or other work listed on the application should complete it.
How to submit it
Include the required documents and a check payable to the Town of Grove. Mail the application and check to Jim Myers, Code Enforcement Officer, PO Box 89, Swain, NY 14884, or deliver them to the Grove Town Clerk, 2287 County Road 24, PO Box 6, Swain, NY 14884.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the separate BP-1 homeowner exemption affidavit included in the document must be notarized to serve as an exemption.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Town of Grove Building/Zoning Permit Application.
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Complete The Application
Fill in all applicable applicant, project, contractor, and building specification information, then sign and date the application.
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Gather Required Documents
Include a parcel sketch or survey and the plans, certificates, or exemption affidavits required for your project.
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Submit To The Town
Include a check payable to the Town of Grove and mail the application to the Code Enforcement Officer or deliver it to the Grove Town Clerk.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Building/Zoning Permit Application?
- No. The application itself is signed and dated without a notary. The separate BP-1 homeowner exemption affidavit included in the document must be notarized to serve as an exemption.
- How do I submit the Building/Zoning Permit Application?
- Send the completed application, required documents, and a check payable to the Town of Grove by mail to the Code Enforcement Officer or deliver them to the Grove Town Clerk at the addresses listed in the instructions.
- What documents must accompany the application?
- The instructions require a sketch or survey showing the proposed structure and its distances from boundaries, structures, and utilities. Plans and workers’ compensation and disability benefits certificates or exemption affidavits may also be required.
- What information does the application request?
- It asks for applicant, property, project, contractor, and project specification details, along with information about utilities, sewage, water supply, and the proposed construction.