Summerhill, NY · Cayuga County
Building Permit Application
Property owners and applicants use this application to request a Summerhill building permit and provide project details and required supporting materials.
What this form is
The application requests a permit for construction, reconstruction, or alteration of a building or accessory structure, including work such as additions, renovations, and demolition. It asks for applicant, owner, property, and project information and requires a site diagram; the accompanying checklist identifies supporting documents and plans that may be needed. The form says all information must be provided before a permit is issued, and work cannot begin until the permit is issued.
Who needs it
Applicants seeking a Summerhill building permit for construction, reconstruction, or alteration should complete this application and provide the required project information and materials.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
The building permit application is signed without a notary; its attached BP-1 workers’ compensation exemption affidavit must be notarized if used.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Summerhill building permit application PDF.
- 2
Complete The Project Details
Fill in the applicant, owner, property, and project information, and check the applicable work items.
- 3
Gather Required Materials
Prepare a site diagram and the supporting documents, drawings, or specifications that apply to your project.
- 4
Submit The Application
Submit the completed application and applicable materials to the department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Summerhill Building Permit Application?
- No, the building permit application itself is signed without a notary. If you use the attached BP-1 workers’ compensation exemption affidavit, the form says it must be notarized.
- How do I submit the Summerhill building permit application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The form lists the Building and Codes Department and its contact information.
- What should I include with the application?
- The form calls for a site diagram and lists possible supporting items, including a tax map, plans and specifications, and workers’ compensation forms or insurance. Required items depend on the project.
- Can I begin work before the permit is issued?
- No. The application states that no work may start before a building permit is received, and that no permit will be issued until all information is provided.