Ossian, NY · Livingston County
Application for Building and/or Zoning Permit
Property owners and contractors use this application to request a building or zoning permit for proposed work in the Town of Ossian.
What this form is
The application requests a building or zoning permit for proposed construction, additions, alterations, signs, and other listed work. The Town says work covered by the application cannot begin before a building permit is issued, and commercial permits require Planning Board review. Applicants provide project, property, and contact details, describe the work and estimated cost, and include a plot plan; contractors must also provide insurance certification or a CE-200 exemption form.
Who needs it
Property owners or contractors proposing construction or other listed work in Ossian should complete this application before beginning work.
How to submit it
Submit a completed copy to the Code Enforcement Office. The form lists the Code Enforcement Officer's phone and email, but does not specify an electronic submission method.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; the applicant and property owner sign, and contractors provide insurance certification or a CE-200 exemption form.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Application
Download the building and zoning permit application for the proposed work in Ossian.
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Complete the Application
Provide applicant and property details, describe the proposed work, and fill in the requested project information.
- 3
Gather Required Attachments
Include a plot plan and, if applicable, contractor insurance certification or a CE-200 exemption form and stamped architectural drawings.
- 4
Submit to the Code Enforcement Office
Submit the completed application to the Code Enforcement Office. The form lists the Code Enforcement Officer's contact information.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Ossian building and zoning permit application?
- No. The application has signature and date fields but no notary block. Contractors must provide insurance certification or a CE-200 exemption form.
- How do I submit the Ossian permit application?
- Submit a completed copy to the Code Enforcement Office. The form lists the Code Enforcement Officer's phone and email but does not specify an electronic submission method.
- What attachments are required with the application?
- Include a plot plan. Contractors must provide liability and workers’ compensation insurance certification or a CE-200 exemption form. Stamped architectural drawings are required for construction, additions, renovations, or rehab costing $20,000 or more.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for applicant, contractor, and property-owner details; the work location and proposed work; project dimensions and estimated cost; and plot-plan details, among other information.