Groton, NY · Tompkins County
Building Demolition Application / Permit
Property owners or applicants use this form to apply for a Village of Groton permit to demolish a building or structure.
What this form is
The Village of Groton uses this application to review a request to demolish a building or structure and issue or deny a permit. It asks for the applicant and owner names, the structure’s address, the reason for demolition, insurance information, and comments. The form says to file it in duplicate and requires written notice to the Director of Public Works at least 48 hours before demolition begins.
Who needs it
An applicant seeking a Village of Groton permit to demolish a building or structure should complete this form.
How to submit it
File the application in duplicate: one copy for the Code Enforcement Officer and one for the Director of Public Works. The form lists the Village Office at 308 Main Street, P.O. Box 100, Groton, New York 13073-0100.
About notarization
This application is signed without a notary; it lists no notarized or sworn attachment, so the signer just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Building Demolition Application / Permit PDF.
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Complete The Form
Enter the applicant and owner names, structure address, reason for demolition, insurance information, and any comments.
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Prepare Two Copies
File the application in duplicate: one copy for the Code Enforcement Officer and one for the Director of Public Works.
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Submit To The Village
Submit the copies to the Village Office. Give the Director of Public Works written notice at least 48 hours before demolition begins.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Building Demolition Application / Permit?
- No. This application is signed without a notary, and it lists no notarized or sworn attachment; the signer just signs and dates it.
- How do I submit the demolition application?
- File it in duplicate: one copy for the Code Enforcement Officer and one for the Director of Public Works. The form lists the Village Office address in Groton.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for the applicant and owner names, the structure’s address, the reason for demolition, insurance information, and comments.
- When must the Director of Public Works be notified?
- The form says the Director of Public Works must receive written notice at least 48 hours before demolition of the building or structure begins.