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Agriculture Use1 document

• Agricultural Data Statement Form
  document Header Agricultural Data Statement Form
  In accordance with Section 283-a. of the Town Law, the Town of Penfield will use the data in this statement to assist in evaluating the impacts of proposed development projects on farm operations in Agricultural Use Districts.

LivestockNo documents

Chickens1 document

• Application - Residential Chicken permit
  document Header Application - Residential Chicken permit

STAR2 documents

• Application - Enhanced STAR exemption
  document Header Application - Enhanced STAR exemption
  (RP-425E) For residents who currently have the Basic STAR exemption and are eligible for the Enhanced STAR and will be 65 years of age as of December 31, 2021. If the property is owned by a married couple or siblings, at least one of the spouses or siblings must be 65 years of age as of December 31, 2021.
• Application - Supplement to Form RP-425-E (Mandatory)
  document Header Application - Supplement to Form RP-425-E (Mandatory)
  (RP-425-IVP) To apply for the Enhanced STAR exemption, submit this application and Form RP-425-E, Application for the Enhanced STAR Exemption to your assessor.

Exemptions8 documents

• Application - Agricultural Assessment
  document Header Application - Agricultural Assessment
  (RP-305) For properties that are actively farmed. Must be seven acres or more and produce an average of $10,000 in gross sales of agricultural products for the last two years. Exemption applies only to land assessment and is value-based on soil type. There is a rollback penalty if converted for development.
• Application - Agricultural Assessment Renewal Certification
  document Header Application - Agricultural Assessment Renewal Certification
  The landowner may use Form RP-305-r to renew an application for an agricultural assessment on parcels for the current year's assessment roll if the last initial application (Form RP-305) filed for the parcels was approved and the conditions which determine the parcels' eligibility have not changed.
• Application - Agricultural Written Lease Affidavit for Rented Land
  document Header Application - Agricultural Written Lease Affidavit for Rented Land
  (RP-305-c) Agricultural land which has been used as a single operation for the production of crops, livestock, or livestock products during the preceding two years but whose production does not independently satisfy the average gross sales requirement of Agriculture and Markets Law Article 25AA may nevertheless qualify for an agricultural assessment if the land is rented to another party for a minimum of five years for use in conjunction with other land which qualifies for an agricultural assessment.
• Application - Alternative American Veteran Real Property Tax
  document Header Application - Alternative American Veteran Real Property Tax
  (Form RP-458-a) New York State Department of Taxation and Finance Office of Real Property Tax Services for alternative veterans exemption from real property taxation. Must be an honorably discharged american veteran who actively served during a time of conflict.
• Application - Cold War Armed Force Veterans
  document Header Application - Cold War Armed Force Veterans
  (RP-458-b) Must have served on active duty (exclusive of training) for at least one year in the United States armed forces between September 2, 1945, and December 26, 1991. Must have been honorably discharged and been awarded the Cold War Recognition Certificate.
• Application - Partial Tax Exemption for Real Property of Senior Citizens
  document Header Application - Partial Tax Exemption for Real Property of Senior Citizens
  (RP-467) Available for primary residences of property owners age 65 or older with a maximum gross income of less than $37,400. Discounts apply to school, town, and county taxes.  Must be renewed annually.
• Application - Persons with Disabilities and Limited Incomes
  document Header Application - Persons with Disabilities and Limited Incomes
  (RP-459-c)Partial exemption for persons with disabilities and limited incomes.  Must meet definition of disabled person.  Similar to Senior Citizen exemption.
• Information: Exemptions
  document Header Information: Exemptions
  All owners must be at least 65 years of age as of December 31, 2021, or, if the property is owned by a husband and wife or by siblings, at least one of the spouses or siblings must be at least 65 years of age as of December 31, 2021.

Real Property Assessment3 documents

• Application - Complaint on Real Property Assessment
  document Header Application - Complaint on Real Property Assessment
  Form (RP-524). Any person aggrieved by an assessment (e.g., an owner, purchaser or tenant who is required to pay the taxes pursuant to a lease or written agreement) may file a complain.* You may complete the complaint yourself or your representative or attorney may complete it for you.
• Info Sheet - Board of Assessment Review Requirements (Non-Residential)
  document Header Info Sheet - Board of Assessment Review Requirements (Non-Residential)
  The Board of Assessment Review deems information as necessary to properly review a complaint. additional information should accompany the grievance form and should be filed on or before Grievance Day.
• Info Sheet - RP524 Complaints on Real Property Assessments
  document Header Info Sheet - RP524 Complaints on Real Property Assessments

Basements1 document

• Info Sheet - Basements Finished
  document Header Info Sheet - Basements Finished
  Building Permits Required for the conversion of any non-habitable (unfinished basement) into habitable space. This includes, but not limited to; playrooms, bedrooms, recreation rooms, home offices, etc...

Building Permit Process5 documents

• Application - Building Permit
  document Header Application - Building Permit
  Updated 2023-09-26
• Application - Residential Structures - Utilization of Certain Constructions
  document Header Application - Residential Structures - Utilization of Certain Constructions
  Notice of Utilization of Truss Type Construction, Pre-engineered Wood Construction and/or Timber Construction in Residential Structures. In accordance with Title 19 NYCRR PART 1265.
• Info Sheet - Certificate of Exemption CE-200
  document Header Info Sheet - Certificate of Exemption CE-200
  Instructions for obtaining and filling a CE from Workers' Compensation and/or
  Disability and Paid Family Leave Benefits
• Info Sheet - Hiring a Contractor
  document Header Info Sheet - Hiring a Contractor
  The Building Department hopes this information will provide you valuable insight as to some do's and don't when planning a construction project for your home. It is not all inclusive as to steps you should take when hiring a contractor.
• Info Sheet - How to Apply for a Building Permit
  document Header Info Sheet - How to Apply for a Building Permit
  Documents needed to apply for a building permit

Electrical3 documents

• Building Permit Application
  document Header Building Permit Application
  Updated 2023-04-27 to include Electrical.  Electrical Permits are required for work done.
• Info Sheet - Electrical Brochure
  document Header Info Sheet - Electrical Brochure
  Updated June 2023
• Info Sheet - Electrical Inspection Companies
  document Header Info Sheet - Electrical Inspection Companies
  All electrical installations must be installed and inspected by one of the following agencies in this document

New Home Construction1 document

• Info Sheet - Building Permit: Construction of new home:
  document Header Info Sheet - Building Permit: Construction of new home:
  Requirements to obtain a building permit to build a new home

Pools, Hot Tubs, Spas1 document

• Pools, Hot Tubs and Spa Info. Sheet
  document Header Pools, Hot Tubs and Spa Info. Sheet

Accessory Structures, Decks, Patios, Fence4 documents

• Info Sheet - Accessory Structures Residential
  document Header Info Sheet - Accessory Structures Residential
  Accessory structures include tool, garden or utility sheds, storage buildings, detached garages, pool houses, gazebos, barns and other farm buildings and other similar buildings that are incidental and subordinate to the principal building on the same lot.
• Info Sheet - Decks Residential
  document Header Info Sheet - Decks Residential
• Info Sheet - Fence Installations
  document Header Info Sheet - Fence Installations
  Requirements for installing a fence
• Info Sheet Residential Patios
  document Header Info Sheet Residential Patios
  Requirements for concrete, paver, and hard surface patios.

Right of Way1 document

• Application - Right of Way Permit
  document Header Application - Right of Way Permit
  A "Work within the Right-of-Way Permit" must be obtained by anyone wishing to use or work within any part of the right of way of a class 3 and class 4 roadway and a separate request must be filled out for each roadway cut within the right of way.

Fill and Excavation1 document

• Application - Fill and Excavation Permit
  document Header Application - Fill and Excavation Permit

Ponds1 document

• Application - Self Inspection of Stormwater Management Ponds
  document Header Application - Self Inspection of Stormwater Management Ponds
  Stormwater ponds are bodies of water in commercial and residential developments that collect and store stormwater runoff. These ponds improve water quality and control water quantity. Stormwater ponds reduce pollution and prevent downstream flooding. Stormwater ponds can be attractive or can become eyesores depending on how they are managed.

Environment2 documents

• Application - Full Environmental Assessment Form
  document Header Application - Full Environmental Assessment Form
  Applicants/sponsors must complete all items in Sections A & B. In Sections C, D & E, most items contain an initial question that must be answered either "Yes" or "No". If the answer to the initial question is "Yes", complete the sub-questions that follow. If the answer to the initial question is "No", proceed to the next question. Section F allows the project sponsor to identify and attach any additional information. Section G requires the name and signature of the project sponsor to verify that the information contained in Part 1is accurate and complete.
• Application - Short Environmental Assessment Form
  document Header Application - Short Environmental Assessment Form
  Responses become part of the application for approval or funding, are subject to public review, and may be subject to further verification. Complete Part 1 based on information currently available. If additional research or investigation would be needed to fully respond to any item, please answer as thoroughly as possible based on current information. (zoning)

Fuel Burning Appliances4 documents

• Application - Fuel Burning Appliance Permit
  document Header Application - Fuel Burning Appliance Permit
  Includes Wood/Coal and Pellet Stove – Fireplace Insert - Generator
• Info Sheet - Fireplace Guidelines
  document Header Info Sheet - Fireplace Guidelines
• Info Sheet - Gas, Wood, Coal Burning Fireplace
  document Header Info Sheet - Gas, Wood, Coal Burning Fireplace
  Yes, a permit is required for fireplace inserts (gas/wood/coal). The following is a list of documents required to be submitted for a permit application:
• Info Sheet - Generator Guidelines
  document Header Info Sheet - Generator Guidelines

Fuel Storage1 document

• Application - Fuel Storage Permit
  document Header Application - Fuel Storage Permit
  Fuel Storage Gas, Gasoline, Diesel, Heating Oil,

Open Burn1 document

• Info Sheet - Recreational Outdoor Fires
  document Header Info Sheet - Recreational Outdoor Fires
  A recreational fire is an outdoor fire not contained in an enclosed structure. A backyard fire pit is the most common example of a recreational fire. Recreational fires are a PRIVILEGE and are allowed at the discretion of the Fire Marshal provided the following guidelines are met. An inspection by the Fire Marshal is recommended before burning for the first time

Tent1 document

• Application - Temporary Tent permit
  document Header Application - Temporary Tent permit
  Tent or temporary structure that is a minimum of 400 square feet in size. Since tents are usually erected for a special occasion or event, a Temporary Event Permit Application is also required to be submitted. The following is a list of documents required to be submitted for a Temporary Tent Permit.

Events1 document

• Application - Temporary Event Permit
  document Header Application - Temporary Event Permit
  A Temporary Event is any time a commercial business or establishment wishes to have an event that is not covered by their conditional use permit. Therefore a Temporary Event Permit is required. Private homeowners are not required to obtain a Temporary Event Permit for events on their personal property. However, if a personal event is to impact town wide services, such as closing a road for a block party, OR including the use of a tent 400 square feet or larger, then a Temporary Event Permit is required.

Outdoor Fireworks Display1 document

• Application - Outdoor Fireworks Display
  document Header Application - Outdoor Fireworks Display