Zoning Enforcement
Richard Ingerson
Zoning Officer
Phone: (315) 783-4166
Email: ZEOIngerson@townoflyme.com
Code Enforcement
Jefferson Code Fire Prevention and Building Code Department
175 Arsenal Street
Watertown, NY 13601
Telephone: (315) 785-5130
Fax: (315) 785-5131
E-Mail Address: codeenforcement@co.jefferson.ny.us
Website: https://co.jefferson.ny.us/departments/CodeEnforcement
Permit Application:
Office Hours: September – June 7:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., 1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
July – August 7:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
The service objective of the Code Office is to provide adequate enforcement of the International Building Code with NYS Enhancements to meet health and safety goals. Proper enforcement of the Code protects property and encourages quality development that enhances public safety and the economy of the County.
Why Do Some Homeowners Seem To “Get Away” With Zoning Violations While Others Don’t?
(from the Town Zoning Law)
“Whenever a Town Official or aggrieved resident complains of a zoning violation or the Zoning Enforcement Officer notices a violation, the Zoning Enforcement Officer shall conduct an inspection. If an apparent violation exists, as determined by the Zoning Enforcement Officer, the Zoning Enforcement Officer shall issue a Stop Work Order and Notice to Correct Violation, which shall inform the landowner of the nature of the violation and require that the landowner comply with this law within fourteen (14) days”.
The Zoning Officer does NOT drive around looking to find zoning violations. If you see a zoning violation, please contact the ZEO. Before calling, please review our zoning laws posted on this website to make sure your neighbor or a resident is actually in violation.
A message from the Commissioner of NYS Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services
I would like to inform New Yorkers about our free See Something,Send Something app. When you download the app to your smartphone, you will be able to quickly and anonymously inform authorities about suspicious activity. It’s our responsibility to pay attention and take action. Learn more about how to spot, describe, and report suspicious activity at: on.ny.gov/SafeguardNY.
Sincerely,
Roger L. Parrino, Sr.
Commissioner, NYS Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services
Answers to many common questions may be found at the following links:
NYS BUILDING CODES:
https://up.codes/codes/new_york
INTERNATIONAL CODES (as adopted by New York State)
https://codes.iccsafe.org/public/collections/NY
KEEP OUR TOWN CLEAN
PLEASE DO NOT LITTER
NY CLS Veh & Tr § 1220 (2004) Litter Law
Throwing refuse on highways and adjacent lands prohibited (a) No person shall throw, dump, deposit or place, or cause to be thrown, dumped, deposited or placed upon any highway, or within the limits of the right of way of such highway, or upon private lands adjacent thereto, any refuse, trash, garbage, rubbish, litter or any nauseous or offensive matter. (c) A violation of the provisions of subdivision (a) of this section shall be punishable by a fine not to exceed $250 and/or a requirement to perform services for a public or not-for-profit corporation, association, institution or agency not to exceed 8 and for any second or subsequent violation by a fine not to exceed $500 and/or a requirement to perform services for a public or not-for-profit corporation, association, institution or agency not to exceed 8 hours.