Russell, NY · St. Lawrence County
Application for a Building Permit
This application is for property owners, lessees, agents, and building professionals seeking a building permit for construction in the Town of Russell.
What this form is
Use this application to request a Town of Russell building permit for buildings, additions, alterations, pools, and fences. It asks for the project location, applicant and parcel details, type and estimated cost of work, dimensions, and construction information, including a floor plan. The form notes that projects of 1,500 square feet or greater require stamped blueprints from an engineer or architect.
Who needs it
Applicants seeking a building permit for construction, additions, alterations, pools, or fences in the Town of Russell should complete this application.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The form lists a $25 residential fee and a $200 commercial fee.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; it references an Affidavit of Exemption to place in the packet but does not say that it must be sworn or notarized.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Town of Russell building permit application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Enter the applicant, property, work, cost, dimensions, construction, and floor plan information requested.
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Gather Required Materials
For buildings of 1,500 square feet or greater, the form requires stamped blueprints by an engineer or architect.
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Submit To The Town
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Russell building permit application?
- No. The application has a signature and date line but no notary block. It references an Affidavit of Exemption without saying that it must be sworn or notarized.
- How do I submit the building permit application?
- The document does not provide submission details. Submit it to the city department named on the form and check the city website for current contact details.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for applicant and property details, the nature and estimated cost of the work, construction dimensions, and information about the building, systems, and floor plan.
- Are blueprints required with this application?
- The form says applicants constructing buildings of 1,500 square feet or greater must submit stamped blueprints by an engineer or architect.