Hanover, NY · Chautauqua County
Porch / Deck Permit
This application is for property owners seeking a Town of Hanover permit to build or alter a deck, porch, or related structure.
What this form is
The Town of Hanover Department of Code Enforcement application requests details about the property, owner, builder, proposed construction, materials, dimensions, and work value. It covers new decks or porches, additions, roofs, enclosures, and other work. The form states that a certificate of compliance must be obtained before the described use can begin; applicants must provide a detailed sketch if plans are not accompanying the application.
Who needs it
Property owners applying to build or alter a deck, porch, or related structure in the Town of Hanover need this application.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; the applicant provides plans or a detailed construction sketch, but no sworn or notarized attachment is listed.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Town of Hanover Porch / Deck Permit PDF.
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Complete The Application
Fill in the owner, property, builder, project, materials, dimensions, and work value details requested on the form.
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Gather Project Attachments
Indicate whether plans accompany the application; if not, provide a detailed construction sketch on an additional sheet.
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Submit To The Town
Submit the completed application 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 Porch / Deck Permit?
- No. The applicant signs and dates this application without a notary. The form requests plans or a detailed construction sketch, but does not list a sworn or notarized attachment.
- How do I submit the Porch / Deck Permit?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for owner and property details, builder information, the type and dimensions of the proposed work, materials, foundation details, and the total value of the work.
- Do I need to include plans with my application?
- The form asks whether plans by a New York State licensed architect or engineer accompany the application. If they do not, it says a detailed sketch of the proposed construction must be provided on an additional sheet.