Building and Code Enforcement Department
Welcome to the Village of Elmira Heights Code Enforcement page. This is a new site for the Village and we are adding information as we learn the process.
For information regarding Code Enforcement and reporting violations please email [email protected] or call (607) 734-7156 to schedule an appointment or leave a voicemail
Please provide name, address, telephone # and a brief message
Permit applications MUST be completed in full. Please also provide your CE-200 Workman’s comp. insurance/exemption form and a sketch or blueprints with material and dimensions.
Please allow 5 business days to process the application.
IMPORTANT! – a contact name, address and current phone number is required to acknowledge ALL inquiries and complaints, which will be handled in the order they are received.
Contact Code Enforcement Officer for complaints and inquiries:
Office Information
Code Enforcement Officer – Building Permits, Building Construction, Fire Inspections, Property Maintenance
Fax: (607) 7341607
The main responsibility of Code Enforcement is to assist residents and property owners in the Village with complying with the zoning codes and regulations of our municipality and enforcement of the New York State Fire Prevention and Building Codes.
What is Zoning?
Zoning regulates the use of land within its boundaries. The zoning regulations have different zoning districts with each district having different permitted uses and requirements. The purpose of zoning is to:
Promote the health, safety and general welfare of the community
Reduce congestion on the streets and highways
Ensure safety from fire, panic and other dangers
Provide adequate light and air
Prevent overcrowding of land and avoid undue concentration of population
Establish zones wherein regulations concerning the land and structures, the density of development, the size of yards, the percentage of lots that may be occupied and the provisions of parking will be set forth to encourage the most appropriate development
Peddlers Permits
Anyone wishing to conduct door-to-door sales or solicitations must first obtain a Peddlers Permit issued by the Village Board. The application fee is $25 and $10 each additional permit. The license is only good through December 31st of the year in which it was obtained.
Peddling and Soliciting Local Law
Application for Peddler/Solicitor Permit
Swimming Pools
All above ground 24″ in height and over and inground pools must have a building permit. These also include the inflatable pools. There are specific requirements for location, fences, gates, locks and electrical regulations for a pool.
Above ground pools with at least 48″ between pool top and adjoining grade do not need a separate barrier (fence) if the only access to the pool is by a ladder or steps either shall be capable of being secured, locked or removed to prevent access or surrounded by a barrier (fence). Decks attached to pools must meet the barrier requirements.
Inground and above ground pools over 24″ in height (including inflatable pools) are required to have a barrier surrounding them. A four foot fence must be installed with a self closing and self latching gate. See Village of Elmira Heights code section 220-18 section D that covers swimming pool enclosures.
There are also specific requirements for electrical installations for pools. See code requirements for electric.
Remember that pools cannot be erected below electrical power lines or on any easements on your property.