Lima, NY · Livingston County
Fence Permit Application
Property owners or fence installers use this application to request a Town or Village of Lima permit before erecting a fence.
What this form is
Use this application to request approval for a proposed fence in the Town or Village of Lima; the instructions say no fence may be erected before approval and permit issuance. It asks for the work address, parcel, owner and installer details, fence description, and insurance information. Applicants must include a property map showing structures and the proposed fence, and provide proof of insurance or the specified exemption form.
Who needs it
A property owner or fence installer proposing to erect a fence in the Town or Village of Lima needs this application.
How to submit it
Mail or deliver the application to 7329 East Main Street, Lima, NY 14485, with the required map, fence description, insurance documentation, and appropriate fee. Make the check payable to the Town or Village of Lima.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; the applicant signs and dates the certification, and no notarized attachment or related step is specified.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the Fence Permit Application PDF.
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Complete the Application
Provide the proposed work address, parcel, owner and installer details, fence description, and requested insurance information.
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Gather Required Attachments
Include a property map showing structures and the proposed fence, a fence description, and insurance proof or Form BP-1, as applicable.
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Submit to the Town or Village
Mail or deliver the application and appropriate fee to 7329 East Main Street, Lima, NY 14485.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Fence Permit Application?
- No. The application has a certification for the applicant to sign and date, and it does not specify a notarized attachment or related step.
- How do I submit the Fence Permit Application?
- Mail or deliver it to 7329 East Main Street, Lima, NY 14485. Include the required property map, fence description, insurance documentation or exemption form, and appropriate fee.
- What attachments are required with the application?
- Include a tape location map or instrument survey map showing structures and the proposed fence, plus a fence description. Submit proof of the installer’s workers’ compensation insurance or Form BP-1 stating coverage is not required.
- Can I erect the fence before the permit is issued?
- No. The application instructions state that no fence may be erected before approval and issuance of a permit.
Need something notarized?
This Fence Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Lima form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.