Building & Code Enforcement
STAFF:
Kyle Doyle
Code Enforcement Officer
Joel Kie
Deputy Code Enforcement Officer
Ronald Lake
Town Engineer
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Building & Code Enforcement Department
531 Old Front St.
Binghamton, NY 13905
Building Phone: (607) 723-9401 x212
Fax: (607) 723-0922
E-Mail: kdoyle@townofdickinson.com
OFFICE HOURS:
The Code Enforcement Officer's position is a part-time position. Callers are encouraged to leave a phone number where they can be reached in the evening. Code staff will make every effort to return calls in a timely manner. If an emergency occurs, the Code Enforcement Officer can usually respond to the emergency. Business hours are 9am-4pm.
The Building and Code Enforcement Department enforces the New York State Building Codes and the Town of Dickinson Zoning Ordinance as well as other local town laws. The Department's responsibilities include:
- Inspecting and monitoring commercial properties for compliance with sanitation, sign and
- Landscaping, and other Town codes
- Inspecting and monitoring all other properties for compliance with City codes
- Investigating complaints and ensuring correction of violations by property owners
- Presenting cases to the Town of Dickinson Court for disposition
- Issuing permits for special events within the Town
- Assisting the Town Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals
Building Permit Application
BUILDING PERMIT FEES
The following are the current Building Permit Fees in the Town of Dickinson
I. Building Permits - New Construction Fee Schedule
| Single Family |
$100.00 plus $0.02 per sq. ft. |
| Two Family |
$150.00 plus $0.02 per sq. ft. |
| Three or More Family |
$100.00 plus $0.03 per sq. ft. |
| Mobile Home |
$100.00 |
| New Commercial or Industrial |
$100.00 plus $0.05 per sq. ft. |
| Accessory Sheds - 1 and 2 Family |
$20.00 plus $0.05 per sq. ft. |
| Garages, Patios, Decks, Swimming Pools, Siding, Roofing |
$50.00 |
II. Building Permits - Additions/Alterations
| One and Two Family |
$15.00 plus $0.03 per sq. ft. |
| Multi-Family |
$30.00 plus $0.03 per sq. ft. |
| Commercial & Industrial |
$30.00 plus $0.10 per sq. ft. |
III. Building Permits - Other
| Signs |
$50.00 |
| Temporary Signs |
$10.00 |
| Demolitions |
$50.00 |
| Fence Permit |
$15.00 |
Solar Permits
| Per Megawatt for all Solar Projects |
$200.00 |
In the event any work is commenced prior to the issuance of a permit pursuant to the terms of this section, the permit fee shall be twice the amount of the regular fee shown above.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event any property owner or contractor has commenced any work prior to the issuance of a permit, and within twelve-months of such instance, again commences work prior to the issuance of a permit, the applicable fee shall be increased by $150, in light of the additional time and expense incurred.
IV. Letters of Compliance
| One and Two and Three Family |
$15.00 |
| Multi-Family (4 or more) |
$25.00 |
| Commercial & Industrial |
$25.00 |
