Applications and Permits Documents
| Before you submit payment to the Town, please contact the applicable department to verify the required fee(s) |
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| Town Board | Fee 1 |
| Administrative Conditional Use Permit | $125 |
| Conditional Use Permit Application | $125 |
| Conditional Use Permit Issuance | $100 |
| Conditional Use Permit App/Issue - Residential (1-3 unit structures) | $125 |
| Public Information Meeting (Applicant Requested) | $125 |
| Special Use Permit Application | $125 |
| Special Use Permit Issuance | $100 |
| Special Permit (Historic District/Structure) | $125 |
| Rezoning/Map Amendment (per acre) - Residential | $50/ acre2 |
| Rezoning/Map Amendment (per acre) - Non-Residential | $500/ acre2 |
| Sketch Conference - Residential | $150 |
| Sketch Conference - Non-Residential | $300 |
| Preliminary/Final Site Plan - Residential | $400 + Eng Review |
| Preliminary/Final Site Plan - Non-Residential | $600 + Eng Review |
| Planning Board | Applications and Permits | Fee 1 |
| Administrative Review - Residential (1 lot) | $150 |
| Administrative Review - Non-Residential/ Mixed-Use | $300 |
| Conditional Use Permit Issuance | $100 |
| Preliminary/Final Subdivision - No Site Plan | $150 |
| Prelim/Final Site Plan and/or Subdivision - Residential 3 | $400 + Eng Review |
| Prelim/Final Site Plan and/or Subdivision - Non-Residential / MUD 3 | $600 + Eng Review |
| Sketch Plan - Residential (1-3 family dwelling) | $150 |
| Sketch Plan - Non-Residential / Mixed-Use | $300 |
| Additional Public Hearing (per hearing) | $150 |
| Zoning Board of Appeals | Applications and Permits | Fee 1 |
| Conditional Use/Special Use Application | $150 |
| Conditional Use Permit / Special Use Permit | $100 |
| Area Variance - Residential (+ each variance type) | $75.00 (+ $25.00/ type) |
| Area Variance - Non-Residential / Mixed-Use (+ each variance type) | $150.00 (+ $50.00/ type) |
| Use Variance - Residential Use (per lot) | $250 |
| Use Variance - Non-Residential / Industrial / Mixed-Use (per lot) | $500 |
| Signage Review Application | $75 |
| Itinerant Vendor License Application | $125 |
| Town Code Interpretation Request | $75 + ($25.00/ type) |
| 1 Sign posting fees included if required. | |
| 2 Minimum fee: $500; maximum fee: $2500 | |
| 3 Conditional Use application, if applicable, is included in the site plan application fee. | |
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Engineering Review Fees
| Before you submit payment to the Town, please contact the applicable department to verify the required fee(s) |
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| Engineering Review | Applications and Permits | Fee |
| Plan Review - Residential Subdivision (Preliminary) | $50/ lot |
| Plan Review - Residential Subdivision (Final) | $75/ lot |
| Plan Review - New Non-Residential / Mixed-Use | $200 / 1,000 bldg sqft (minimum: $200) |
| Plan Review - Redevelopment & Miscellaneous 1 | $100 / 1,000 sqft (minimum: $100) |
| Plan Review - Other (Telecom, Non-Inhabited Structures, etc.) | $1,200 (up to 1 acre) + $200 per additional acre |
| Sidewalk Waiver Fee | See Engineering Dept2 |
| Grade and Fill Permit | See Engineering Dept2 |
| Trust and Agency/Letter of Credit | See Engineering Dept2 |
| Easements, Inspections, Etc. | See Engineering Dept2 |
| 1 Redevelopment includes additions or major interior renovation to existing buildings and/or any site work on an existing developed lot. Any project involving the demolition of more than 50 percent of the existing structure(s) will be deemed new development. | |
| 2 When required, these fees are calculated separately on forms provided by the Penfield Engineering Department. | |
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Residential Construction Fees 1, 2
| New Construction Residential3 - Required | Fee |
| Building Department | Applications and Permits | |
| Principal Structure | |
| Plumbing (per fixture) | |
| Certificate of Occupancy | |
| Accessory Structure (e.g., decks, patios, sheds, etc.) | |
| Recreation Fee | |
| Perinton Sewer + County Hook Up | |
| Penfield Sewer Connection + County Hook Up | |
| Webster Sewer Connection + County Hook Up | |
| Sidewalk Waiver Fee | |
| Trust and Agency/Letter of Credit | |
| Permit Renewal | |
| Existing Residential and Other Projects | |
| Addition / Interior Remodeling | |
| Accessory Structure (e.g., decks, patios, sheds, etc.) | |
| Plumbing Permit (new or relocated fixtures) | |
| Certificate of Occupancy / Compliance | |
| Fireplace / Decorative Fuel Burning Appliance | |
| Swimming Pool / Hot Tub | |
| Underground Utility Repair/Replacement | |
| Permit Renewal | |
| Demolition - Primary Structure(s) | |
| Demolition - Accessory Structure (s) | |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Reinspection Fee (after 2nd failure by type) | |
| Mobile Home (New or Relocated Unit) C of O Included | |
| Customary Home Occupation - Sign Permit | |
| EPOD Permit + Engineering Review | |
| Grade and Fill Permit | |
| 1 Total permit fee is based on scope of project. Unless noted, all permits require a Certificate of Occupancy and or Compliance fee in addition to any other applicable fees required. | |
| 2 For projects requiring third party electrical inspection, owners/applicants pay the selected third party agency directly; inspection fees rates vary. | |
| 3 Per New York State Uniform Code, projects subject to the requirements of the Residential Code of NYS are classified as a residential permits and projects subject to the requirements of the NYS Building Code are classified as commercial permits. | |
Non-Residential Construction Fees 1, 2
| Before you submit payment to the Town, please contact the applicable department to verify the required fee(s) |
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| Non-Residential Construction | Fee |
| Building Department | Applications and Permits | |
| New Construction (i.e., new building) | |
| Addition and/or Interior Remodeling | |
| Plumbing Permit (new or relocated fixtures) | |
| Certificate of Occupancy / Compliance | |
| Accessory Structure (e.g., decks and sheds) | |
| Perinton Sewer + County Hook Up | |
| Penfield Sewer Connection + County Hook Up | |
| Webster Sewer Connection + County Hook Up | |
| Underground Utility Repair/Replacement | |
| Demolition - Primary Structure(s) | |
| Demolition - Accessory Structure(s) (e.g. deck, patio, etc.) | |
| Miscellaneous Fees | |
| Fire Suppression, decorative appliances, fuel related, etc. | |
| Going Out of Business Permit | |
| Recreation Fee (for residential dwellings only) | |
| Permit Renewal | |
| Telecommunication Tower (including small cell) | |
| Telecommunication Antennae (new and replacement) | |
| Telecommunication Accessory (new and replacement) | |
| Sidewalk waiver fee | |
| Trust and Agency/Letter of Credit | |
| Grade and Fill Permit | |
| EPOD Permit + Eng Review (See Eng Review Fees) | |
| Reinspection Fee (after 2nd failure by type) | |
| Sign Installation Permit | |
| Temporary Sign | |
| Permanent signage (free-standing, building mounted) | |
| Sign Certificate of Compliance | |
| 1 For projects subject to NYS Building Code. The total permit fee is based on the scope of the project. Unless noted, all permits require a Certificate of Occupancy and/or Compliance fee in addition to any other applicable fees required. | |
| 2 For projects requiring third-party electrical inspection, owners/applicants pay the selected third-party agency directly; inspection fee rates vary. | |
| 3 For communication facilities, ground-mounted units and antennae shall be counted separately. | |
Fire Marshal Operating Permit Fees
| Before you submit payment to the Town, please contact the applicable department to verify the required fee(s) | ||||
| Building Department | Applications and Permits | ||||
| Fee Type | Base Permit | Aggregate |
INSP |
Special |
| Tents & Membrane Structures | $60.00 | Temp Use (180 Days Max) | ||
| Cutting & Welding (IFC Chapter 31) | $60.00 | Motor Vehicle Repairs - Annual | ||
| Hot Works - Temporary use | $60.00 | Per week | Construction / Demolition Sites - Per Week | |
| Explosives / Fireworks | $60.00 | $120.00 | ||
| Compressed Gas | $60.00 | $20.00 | Oxygen, Acetylene, Helium, etc. | |
| CO2 - Systems | $60.00 | $20.00 | Beverage Systems | |
| LPG (Liquified Propane Gas) | $60.00 | $20.00 | Storage / Refill / Exchange | |
| Hazardous Materials | $60.00 | |||
| Battery Systems | $120.00 | Electrolyte capacity >50 gallons | ||
| Spraying and Dipping Operations | $60.00 | Per Booth / Operation | ||
| Flam. / Comb. Fuel-Dispensing | $120.00 | Primary Operation | ||
| UST / AST - Tanks | $60.00 | $30.00 | Aggregate Fee = per tank | |
| Public Assembly / > 50 persons | ||||
| 100 - 500 Persons | $60.00 | |||
| > 500 Persons | $120.00 | |||
| Multiple Residency Group > 3 family * | $120.00 | $60.00 | Aggregate Fee = per building | |
| * Multiple Residential Occupancy permits are calculated in whole, but billed 1/3 annually for billing and revenue stability. Multiple Residential inspections are required once every 3 years | ||||
| Fire Protection Systems | ||||
| Periodic Inspection (All Fire Protection Systems) | $60.00 | |||
| Periodic Re-Inspection | $120.00 | If the inspection fails on 3rd inspection | ||
| PROFESSIONAL SERVICES | ||||
| Qualified - Certified - Licensed/issued annually | $30.00 | $10.00 | Where Code calls for qualified persons/contractor per Authorized Official Having Jurisdiction (AOHJ) | |
Fire Marshal Construction and Special Fees
| Before you submit payment to the Town, please contact the applicable department to verify the required fee(s) | ||
| Building Department | Applications and Permits | ||
| Construction Permit Fees (Applies to installation, alteration, repairs, extension, and/or removal of the equipment & structures) | ||
| Permit Type | Base Permit | Notes and Additional Fees (if applicable) |
| Fire Alarm1 | $300.00 | Separate Permit Applications: NYS Licensed Installer |
| Fire Sprinkler (IFC Section 903)1 | $300.00 | Separate Permit Application: Per Riser or FDC |
| Fire-Water Systems 1 | $300.00 | Private Water Mains, Fire Hydrants, Fire Pumps, Stand Pipes |
| Fire Suppression Systems 1 | $300.00 | Type I Hoods, Canopy Systems, Clean Agent Systems |
| Decorative Appliances | $100.00 | Solid & Gas Fuel Appliances; freestanding, inserts, replacements |
| Chimney Repairs | $100.00 | Changing Fuel, Fire Damage Repair, Reliner |
| Generators - Non-Residential | $300.00 | Standby & Emergency Powering fire life safety device |
| Generators - Residential | $100.00 | Standby electric power systems (fixed) |
| Egress Windows | $100.00 | Emergency Escape and Rescue Windows |
| Petroleum Storage Tanks - Residential | $100.00 | * $50.00 / additional tanks (add or remove) |
| Petroleum Storage Tanks - Non-Residential | $300.00 | * $50.00 / additional tanks (add or remove) |
| Carbon Dioxide Systems | $200.00 | Liquified Carbon Dioxide Beverage Systems |
| Compressed Gas | $300.00 | Installation of Compressed Gas Storage or Use of Systems |
| Heat Applied Roofing | $300.00 | Any Installation, Repairs, or Roof Treatment where heat is applied |
| Remove Fire Protection Systems / Equipment | $300.00 | Prior to any removal of any Fire Protection System / Equipment |
| Miscellaneous - Residential | $100.00 | For any permit not provided elsewhere |
| Miscellaneous - Non-Residential | $300.00 | For any permit not provided elsewhere |
| 1 Does not apply to any projects that are subject to review under the New York State Residential Code. | ||
| Special Fees | ||
| Inspections/ Corrective Actions | Fee | Notes and Additional Fees (if applicable) |
| Tagged Appliances & Equipment | $100.00 | Additional fees may apply for after-hours services or special contractors required. |
| Posted Properties (or portions thereof) | $100.00 | |
| Orders Issued (Stop Work, Etc.) | $100.00 | |
| Special Events (Carnivals, Fairs, block parties, etc.) |
$60.00 | |
| Change of Occupancy / Owner / Operator (no construction) < 3000 SF |
$60.00 | For occupancies under 3,000 SF |
| Change of Occupancy / Owner / Operator (no construction) > 3000 SF |
$120.00 | For occupancies 3,000 SF and greater |
| Fire safety Inspection | $60.00 | Home Occupation (no construction) |
| Re-Inspection Fee | $90.00 | After 2 prior failures of same category |
| Large Project Inspection - Extended Review Fee | $60.00 | When review/inspection exceeds two (2) hours for same category or system, this fee applies to the additional time needed (prorated). |
Department of Public Works Fees
| Dpt. Public Works | Applications and Permits | |
| Permit Type1 | Fee |
| Residential Driveway (new, replace, enlarge) | $25.00 / curb cut |
| Non-Residential Driveway (new, replace, enlarge) | $75.00 / curb cut |
| Temporary Driveway / Commercial Entrance(s) | $50.00 |
| Underground Utility Installation | $50.00 + $0.50 per LF |
| Road Cutting | $50.00 + $0.50 per SQFT |
| Permit Renewal (Utility)2 | $100.00 |
| Subdivision - New Roads (per street) | $200.00 |
| Annual Contract for Routine Maintenance on Applicant's Infrastructure (excludes replacement or installation of new equipment or infrastructure) | $2,000.00 |
| Small Cell Telecommunication Poles (Replacement) | $500.00 |
| Small Cell Telecommunication Poles (New Pole) | $750.00 |
| Small Cell Telecommunications Mounted on Existing Pole | $250.00 |
| 1 Applies to town roads and rights-of-way only. For properties accessed from state and county roadways, check with NYSDOT and MCDOT, respectively, for permitting requirements and fees. | |
| 2 Applied when a previously issued permit can't be completed within one year of original issuance and an extension is granted by the DPW Director. | |
| Town Clerk's Office | |
| Dog Related | Fee |
| License - Dog Spayed/Neutered | $10.00 per year |
| License for Dog Spayed/Neutered - Senior Owner 3 | $5.00 per year |
| License for Not Spayed/Neutered | $20.00 per year |
| License for Not Spayed/Neutered - Senior Owner 3 | $15.00 per year |
| Dog License Renewal Late Fee1 | $5.00 per month (per dog) |
| Replacement Tag | $3.00 each |
| Dog Pick-Up | $30.00 |
| Dog Impound | $50.00 per day |
| Other | Fee |
| Marriage License (Includes Certified Copy of License) | $50.00 |
| Certified Copy of Marriage License | $10.00 |
| New York E-Zpass | $25.00 |
| Copies2 | $1.00/ page |
| Selling Permits | $250.00 plus $100 per selling rep. |
| Town Map | $3.00 per map |
| 1 Late fee will be applied 30 days from the renewal date and for each month following until license(s) are renewed. | |
| 2 Up to 8.5 " x 14" pages. This fee does not apply to copies for a FOIL request, which is set by state law. | |
| 3 For owners who are 65 and older. Please inform the Town Clerk staff. | |
| Recreation Dpt. | Applications and Permits | |||||
| Structures (Flat / Per day) | Tier 1 1 | Tier 2 2 | Tier 3 3 | Additional Fees | |
| Dolomite Lodge | NC | $200.00 | $300.00 | ||
| HW Lodge | NC | $150.00 | $250.00 | ||
| HWP Open Shelter | NC | $30.00 | $40.00 | ||
| VMP Open Shelter | NC | $20.00 | $30.00 | ||
| CPP Open Shelter | NC | $20.00 | $30.00 | ||
| Amphitheater | NC | $200.00 | $400.00 | $100.00 | Electric |
| Park & Property Event/Tournament (Park Event, Disc Golf Tournament, etc.) | NC | $150.00 | $300.00 | $100.00 | Electric |
| Event Vendor (Food Truck or Cart): Amphitheater | NC | $50.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 | Electric |
| Event Vendor (Food Truck or Cart): Independence Day | NC | $150.00 | $150.00 | $50.00 | Electric |
| Food Truck/Cart (per park/property location, seasonal, May-Oct) | NC | $750.00 | $750.00 | ||
| 2023 Town of Penfield Structures Fee (Hourly Fee) |
Tier 1 1 | Tier 2 2 | Tier 3 3 | Additional Fees | |
| Grass Rectangle Field * (Soccer, Lacrosse, Football, etc.) |
No Charge | $10.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | Field Lining (if applicable) |
| Diamond Field * (Softball & Baseball) |
No Charge | $10.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | Field Lining (if applicable) |
| Box Turf Field * | No Charge | $10.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | Field Lining (if applicable) |
| Tennis & Pickleball Courts (Per Court) |
No Charge | $10.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | Lights |
| 1 Tier 1: Penfield Town & School District | |||||
| 2 Tier 2: Penfield Residents; Community Groups or Partners with 80% or more Penfield residents; and/or 5013c Non-Profits | |||||
| 3 Tier 3: Non-Residents; Community Groups or Partners with 79% or less Penfield residents; and/or For-Profit organizations | |||||
Community TV and AV Services
Call Penfield TV at 585-340-8661 for a quote.