Collins, NY · Erie County
Code Enforcement Complaint Form
This form lets people submit a complaint about a suspected property or zoning violation to the Town of Collins Code Enforcement Office.
What this form is
Use this form to report concerns such as garbage, zoning violations, substandard buildings, junk vehicles, or other complaints. The form says a signed complaint is necessary before the Code Enforcement Office can investigate, unless a life-threatening issue exists or the office otherwise deems it appropriate to act. It asks for the property location, complaint details, complainant contact information, and confidentiality preference.
Who needs it
A person reporting a possible code enforcement issue in Collins should complete and sign this form before the office investigates, subject to the stated exceptions.
How to submit it
Complete and sign the form, then return it to the Code Enforcement Office, Town of Collins, 14093 Mill Street, PO Box 420, Collins, New York 14034.
About notarization
This complaint is signed and dated without a notary; the form does not identify any notarized or sworn attachment or related step.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Form
Download the Code Enforcement Complaint Form.
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Complete The Complaint
Enter the property location, complaint details, your contact information, and confidentiality preference.
- 3
Review Site Access Choices
Indicate whether the Code Enforcement Office may view the site from your property and whether you want an acknowledgement.
- 4
Sign And Date
Sign and date the complaint before returning it.
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Return It To The Office
Return the form to the Code Enforcement Office at the address printed on it.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Code Enforcement Complaint Form?
- No. The form calls for a signature and date, not notarization, and identifies no notarized or sworn attachment or related step.
- How do I submit the Code Enforcement Complaint Form?
- Complete and sign the form, then return it to the Code Enforcement Office at 14093 Mill Street, PO Box 420, Collins, New York 14034.
- What information does the complaint form ask for?
- It asks for the complaint property's location, complaint summary and details, your contact information, a confidentiality preference, and whether the office may view the site from your property.
- Does the complaint need to be signed?
- The form says a signed complaint is necessary before the Code Enforcement Office can investigate, unless a life-threatening issue exists or the office otherwise deems it appropriate to act.