Palmyra, NY · Wayne County
Building Permit Application
The Village of Palmyra Building Permit Application is for owners, builders, or applicants seeking approval for proposed residential, commercial, or industrial construction or work.
What this form is
Use this application to request a building permit from the Village of Palmyra for work such as new construction, additions, remodeling, accessory structures, or a change of use. The form asks for owner, builder, and project details, work specifications, and zoning information. It requires dimensioned plans with energy code and roof truss certifications, and proof of specified insurance; work cannot begin before the permit is issued.
Who needs it
Property owners, builders, or other applicants planning residential, commercial, or industrial work in the Village of Palmyra need to complete this application.
How to submit it
Complete the entire application and submit it to the Building Inspector for approval. The form lists the Village at 144/149 E. Main St., Palmyra, N.Y. 14522, and says plans and proof of insurance must accompany the application.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; it identifies 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 Village of Palmyra Building Permit Application.
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Complete the Application
Fill in the application, including the property, applicant, project, work specifications, and zoning information.
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Gather Required Materials
Include dimensioned building plans with the required certifications and proof of the specified insurance.
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Submit for Approval
Submit the entire application and accompanying materials to the Building Inspector for approval.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Building Permit Application?
- No. This application is signed and dated without a notary, and it identifies no notarized or sworn attachment; the signer just signs and dates it.
- How do I submit the Building Permit Application?
- Complete the entire application and submit it to the Building Inspector for approval. Include the required dimensioned plans and proof of the specified insurance.
- What plans and documents must accompany the application?
- The form requires a complete set of accurately dimensioned building plans, including energy code and roof truss certifications stamped by an architect or licensed engineer. It also requires proof of General Liability, Workers’ Compensation/Liability, and NYS Disability insurance.
- Can work begin before the permit is issued?
- No. The application states that work must not commence before the building permit is issued. It also says a building cannot be occupied until the Building Department issues a Certificate of Occupancy.