Code Enforcement/Zoning
Jim Millington
Zoning Officer
Office Hours:
Tuesdays and Wednesday afternoons. 12-4.
Phone: (315) 777-6115
Email: zeo@townoflyme.com
Zoning Officer
Office Hours:
Tuesdays and Wednesday afternoons. 12-4.
Phone: (315) 777-6115
Email: zeo@townoflyme.com
| Lyme Zoning 2017 Final |
From The Lyme Building & Codes Office
As a reminder to all our residents and contractors, a Zoning and Building Permit is required for most
types of construction and change of property use projects. Some examples are: Some types of remodeling, New construction, Roof replacement, Fence construction, Heating equipment installation, Wood burning stoves, Wind and Solar Generation Systems, and Demolition. Please check with our office regarding your project for further information. As your Zoning and Building Code Enforcement Officer, I am always available to assist our residents and contractors in assuring that your building projects are safe, successful, and code compliant. When you “Build to Code” your project will be safe, and have lasting value. Our regular hours are: Tuesdays and Wednesday afternoons. 12-4. My office phone number is (315) 649-2788. My cell phone number is: (315) 777-6115. I look forward to serving our residents and contractors in this place we call “Paradise”, The Town of Lyme.
Jim Millington, ZEO/CEO
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 smart phone, 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
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.
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.