Town of Niagara
Building Permits
The Town of Niagara Building Inspection Office ensures that all construction and major renovation projects in the Town comply with the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention & Building Code and Town of Niagara Zoning Ordinance. The Office reviews building plans, issues work permits, conducts building and site inspections, issues certificates of compliance and certificates of occupancy, and conducts other work in support of the Building Code and Zoning Ordinance. Some projects that require a work permit may also require Town of Niagara Planning Board or Zoning Board of Appeals review (see below).
Please contact the Town of Niagara Building Inspection Office if you are planning a construction or major renovation project in order to obtain the necessary work permits.
Town of Niagara Building Inspection Office
Town Hall - 7105 Lockport Road
Niagara Falls, New York 14305
Phone: (716) 297-2150
Fax: (716) 297-9262
Zoning Map & Ordinance
The Town of Niagara Zoning Ordinance establishes allowable land uses in each zoning district identified in the Zoning Map and sets forth requirements for site design, building heights and setbacks, subdivision of land, issuance of special permits, and the administrative processes for project review including review by the Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals, among other regulations.
Town of Niagara Zoning Ordinance
Town of Niagara Zoning Map
Planning Board Review Process
The Town of Niagara Planning Board reviews and approves site plans and requests to subdivide or combine tracts of land. It also reviews and makes recommendations on any matters referred by the Town of Niagara Zoning Board of Appeals. In addition, the Planning Board reviews and makes recommendations to the Town Board on special permits and zoning amendments. Some projects that require Town Planning Board review may trigger Niagara County Planning Board review and/or New York State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR).
Please contact the Town of Niagara Building Inspection Office if you have any questions regarding the Planning Board review process.
Town of Niagara Building Inspection Office
Town Hall - 7105 Lockport Road
Niagara Falls, New York 14305
Phone: (716) 297-2150
Fax: (716) 297-9262
Town of Niagara request for board action form
Zoning Board of Appeals Process
The Town of Niagara Zoning Board of Appeals reviews and approves requests for use variances and area variances, which are exceptions to the Zoning Ordinance. Some projects that require Zoning Board of Appeals review may trigger Niagara County Planning Board review and/or New York State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR).
Please contact the Town of Niagara Building Inspection Office if you have any questions regarding the Zoning Board of Appeals process.
Town of Niagara Building Inspection Office
Town Hall - 7105 Lockport Road
Niagara Falls, New York 14305
Phone: (716) 297-2150
Fax: (716) 297-9262
Town of Niagara request for board action form
Community Plans
The Town of Niagara Comprehensive Plan establishes goals and priorities for the development and redevelopment of land, which serves as the basis for the Town's Zoning Ordinance.
Town of Niagara Comprehensive Plan
Data
The U.S. Census Bureau publishes a variety of data products that are useful for planning and development purposes.
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