Commercial or residential applications for permits for new construction.

Note: The Code Enforcement Office is authorized to:

1) Require that the applicant meet to discuss plans for the proposed work or change of occupancy prior to the issuance of a permit in order to establish the specific applicability of the provisions of the New York State Building Code and/or local codes.

        Exception: Group R-3 dwellings (one and two family) that are not undergoing extensive alteration or a change of occupancy

2) Require an existing building to be investigated and evaluated by a registered design professional based on the circumstances agreed upon at the preliminary meeting to determine the existence of any potential nonconformances with the provisions of the New York State Building Code.

What to bring

Bring four (4) sets of construction drawings (projects may require an architect or engineer's stamp) with supporting material as needed. Supporting materials may include items such as: soil reports, structural calculations, energy calculations or statement, drainage calculations, etc..

Plan sets must include a complete a survey and detailed 'site plan' showing elevations (contours if requested), proposed building location, adjacent structures, water service, sewer and storm drainage disposal. Structural plans must have complete foundation details, elevation views, section views, framing details, etc.. You must also submit a filled out Plan Review Form for your specified occupancy. Click this link for download.

Contact the Permit Desk at (315) 448-8600 for specific information required for your project.

Where and when?

Location:
201 East Washington Street, Room 101, Syracuse, NY 13202
The permit Desk is located on the ground floor of City Hall Commons.
Free parking for up to 2 hours is available for customers using the Permit Office.

Hours:
Monday thru Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

All applications that cannot be reviewed over the counter and are left for review shall have plan review fees paid at the time of application. All other fees will be paid at time of issuance. Payment is by check or money order. Credit cards, debit cards and cash are NOT accepted.

Over the Counter

Renovations to existing buildings may vary due to the scope of work. Simple renovations may include drywall removal and replacement, modifications to existing layout of interior walls, minor repairs to steps, storefronts, decks, pools and garages.

For smaller projects, both commercial and residential, it may be possible to obtain approval "over the counter", if plans can be reviewed in under 20 minutes by a Code Enforcement Plans Examiner, and no other agency outside of the Permit Desk needs to review the project.

In either case, making applications or getting a permit over the counter, please allow approximately 15 minutes(minimum) and possibly up to 1/2 hour to complete the basic application or recieve approval for a simple permit.

How to Pay

All applications left for plan review shall have their plan review fees paid at the time of application. All other fees will be paid at time of issuance. Payment is by check or money order. Credit cards, debit cards and cash are NOT accepted.

If you have questions or comments, contact us at: DOCEPermits@ci.syracuse.ny.us