How do I submit the Westfield building permit application?

Complete the application in ink or by typewriter and submit it to the Code Enforcement Office with the insurance certificates and required plan review package.

What documents must accompany the application?

The instructions require certificates of insurance and a plan review package. They also list supporting documents such as site plans, structural plans, and mechanical or plumbing plans, depending on the project.

Can work begin before the building permit is issued?

No. The application states that work covered by it must not begin before a building permit is issued.

Westfield, NY · Chautauqua County

No notary required

Building Permit Application for Large Projects

Property owners and contractors use this application to request a Westfield building permit for construction, additions, renovations, or rehabilitation projects.

What this form is

This application requests a building permit from the Westfield Code Enforcement Office and describes the proposed work, property, owner, contractor, and project cost. The form instructs applicants to attach insurance certificates and a plan review package, with additional plans and documents required depending on the project. It states that work must not begin before a permit is issued and that commercial projects require Planning Board review.

Who needs it

Property owners or contractors proposing construction, additions, renovations, or rehabilitation in Westfield use this application to request a building permit.

How to submit it

Complete the application in ink or by typewriter and submit it to the Code Enforcement Office. Attach the insurance certificates and required plan review package and supporting documents.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; the applicant and contractor sign, and the applicant certifies the information provided.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Westfield Building Permit Application for Large Projects PDF.
2
Complete The Application
Fill it in by typewriter or in ink with the property, applicant, contractor, and proposed work information.
3
Gather Required Documents
Attach insurance certificates and the plan review package, including the plans and supporting documents required for the project.
4
Submit To The Code Enforcement Office
Submit the completed application and attachments to the Code Enforcement Office.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Westfield large project building permit application?: No. This application is signed without a notary; the applicant and contractor sign, and the applicant certifies the information provided.
How do I submit the Westfield building permit application?: Complete the application in ink or by typewriter and submit it to the Code Enforcement Office with the insurance certificates and required plan review package.
What documents must accompany the application?: The instructions require certificates of insurance and a plan review package. They also list supporting documents such as site plans, structural plans, and mechanical or plumbing plans, depending on the project.
Can work begin before the building permit is issued?: No. The application states that work covered by it must not begin before a building permit is issued.

Need something notarized?

This Building Permit Application for Large Projects doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Westfield form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.