Applications and Permits Documents
- Board Application Fees
- Engineering Review Fees
- Residential Construction Fees
- Non-Residential Construction Fee
- Miscellaneous Building and Zoning Fees
- Fire Marshal Operating Permit Fees
- Fire Marshal Construction and Special Fees
- Department of Public Works Fees
- Town Clerk's Office Fees
- Recreation Department Fees
- Community TV and AV Services
| 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 | $125.00 |
| Conditional Use Permit Application | $125.00 |
| Conditional Use Permit Issuance | $100.00 |
| Conditional Use Permit App/Issue - Residential (1-3 unit structures) | $125.00 |
| Public Information Meeting (Applicant Requested) | $125.00 |
| Special Use Permit Application | $125.00 |
| Special Use Permit Issuance | $100.00 |
| Special Permit (Historic District/Structure) | $125.00 |
| Rezoning/Map Amendment (per acre) - Residential | $50.00/ acre2 |
| Rezoning/Map Amendment (per acre) - Non-Residential | $500.00/ acre2 |
| Sketch Conference - Residential | $150.00 |
| Sketch Conference - Non-Residential | $300.00 |
| Preliminary/Final Site Plan - Residential | $400.00 + Eng Review |
| Preliminary/Final Site Plan - Non-Residential | $600.00 + Eng Review |
| Planning Board | Applications and Permits | Fee 1 |
| Administrative Review - Residential (1 lot) | $150.00 |
| Administrative Review - Non-Residential/ Mixed-Use | $300.00 |
| Conditional Use Permit Issuance | $100.00 |
| Preliminary/Final Subdivision - No Site Plan | $150.00 |
| Prelim/Final Site Plan and/or Subdivision - Residential 3 | $400.00 + Eng Review |
| Prelim/Final Site Plan and/or Subdivision - Non-Residential / MUD 3 | $600.00 + Eng Review |
| Sketch Plan - Residential (1-3 family dwelling) | $150.00 |
| Sketch Plan - Non-Residential / Mixed-Use | $300.00 |
| Additional Public Hearing (per hearing) | $150.00 |
| Zoning Board of Appeals | Applications and Permits | Fee 1 |
| Conditional Use/Special Use Application | $150.00 |
| Conditional Use Permit / Special Use Permit | $100.00 |
| 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) | $250.00 |
| Use Variance - Non-Residential / Industrial / Mixed-Use (per lot) | $500.00 |
| Signage Review Application | $75.00 |
| Itinerant Vendor License Application | $125.00 |
| Temporary Recreational Use Permit | $150.00 |
| Outdoor Storage and Display Request | $150.00 |
| Town Code Interpretation Request | $75.00 + ($25.00/ type) |
| 1 Sign posting fees included if required. | |
| 2 Minimum fee: $500; maximum fee: $2,500 | |
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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) | $50.00/ lot |
| Plan Review - Residential Subdivision (Final) | $75.00/ lot |
| Plan Review - New Non-Residential / Mixed-Use | $200.00 / 1,000 bldg Sq Ft.(minimum: $200) |
| Plan Review - Redevelopment & Miscellaneous 1 | $100.00 / 1,000 Sq. Ft. (minimum: $100) |
| Plan Review - Other (Telecom, Non-Inhabited Structures, etc.) | $1,200.00 (up to 1 acre) + $200.00 per additional acre |
| Sidewalk Waiver Fee | See Engineering Dept. 2 |
| Grade and Fill Permit | See Engineering Dept. 2 |
| Trust and Agency/Letter of Credit | See Engineering Dept. 2 |
| Easements, Inspections, Etc. | See Engineering Dept. 2 |
| 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
| New Construction Residential 1 - Required | Fee |
| Building Department | Applications and Permits | |
| Principal Structure | * $50 + $0.25 / sf ($400 minimum) |
| Plumbing (new or relocated fixtures) | $50.00 |
| Plumbing (per fixture) | $10.00 / fixture |
| Certificate of Occupancy | $50.00 |
| Accessory Structure (e.g., decks, patios, sheds, etc.) | * $50 +$0.20 / sf ($50 minimum) |
| Recreation Fee | $1,000.00 / dwelling |
| Perinton Sewer + County Hook Up | $850.00 |
| Penfield Sewer Connection + County Hook Up | $500.00 |
| Webster Sewer Connection + County Hook Up | $1,000.00 |
| Sidewalk Waiver Fee | See Engineering Dept |
| Trust and Agency/Letter of Credit | See Engineering Dept |
| Permit Renewal | $50.00 |
| Existing Residential and Other Projects | |
| Addition / Interior Remodeling | * $50 + $0.25 / sf ($75.00 min.) |
| Accessory Structure (e.g., decks, patios, sheds, etc.) | * $50 + $0.20 / sf ($70.00 min.) |
| Plumbing Permit (new or relocated fixtures, each) | $10.00 |
| Certificate of: Occupancy (C/O) or Compliance (C/C) | $50.00 |
| Fireplace / Decorative Fuel Burning Appliance | $100.00 |
| Swimming Pool / Hot Tub (inc. C/C) | $100.00 |
| Underground Utility Repair/Replacement (inc. C/C) | $50.00 |
| Permit Renewal | $50.00 |
| Perinton Sewer + County Hook Up | $900.00 |
| Penfield Sewer Connection + County Hook Up | $550.00 |
| Webster Sewer Connection | $1,050.00 |
| Demolition - Primary Structure (s) >1.200 sq. ft. | * $50.00 + $0.10 / sq. ft. |
| Demolition - Accessory Structure (s) | * $50.00 + $25.00 per accessory |
| EV Charging Station (inc C/C) | $50.00 each + $50.00 C/C |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Code Compliance/Reinspection Fee (after 2nd failure) | $25.00 |
| Generators | See Fire Marshal fees |
| Roof | $100.00 |
| Solar / Geothermal | $100.00 |
| Electrical | $100.00 |
| Mobile Home (New or Relocated Unit) C/O Included | $300.00 |
| Customary Home Occupation - Sign Permit | $20.00 |
| Property Maintenance Re-Inspection (after 2 failed visits) | $50.00 |
| EPOD Permit + Engineering Review | Contact Engineering Dept. |
| Grade and Fill Permit | Contact Engineering Dept. |
| * Certificate of Occupancy or Compliance fee in addition to any other applicable fees required.For projects requiring third party electrical inspection, owners/applicants pay the selected third party agency directly; inspection fees rates vary. | |
| 1 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
| 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) | * $100.00 + $0.25 / sq. ft. |
| Addition and/or Interior Remodeling | * $100.00 + $0.25 / sq. ft. ($200 min.) |
| Plumbing Permit (new or relocated fixtures) | * $150.00 |
| Plumbing (per fixture) | $20.00 / fixture |
| Certificate of: Occupancy (C/O) / Compliance (C/C) | $100.00 |
| Accessory Structure (e.g., decks and sheds, ...) | * $100.00 + $0.20 / sq. ft. ($100 min.) |
| Perinton Sewer + County Hook Up | $950.00 |
| Penfield Sewer Connection + County Hook Up | $600.00 |
| Webster Sewer Connection | $1,000.00 |
| Underground Utility Repair/Replacement | $100.00 |
| Demolition - Primary Structure(s) or Structure(s) >1,200 SF | * $100.00 + $0.10 / sq. ft (min: $100) |
| Demolition - Accessory Structure(s) (e.g. deck, patio, etc.) | * $100.00 + $50.00 per. accessory |
| EV Charging Station (inc C/C) | $200.00 / each + $100.00 C/C |
| Miscellaneous Fees | |
| Fire Suppression, decorative appliances, fuel related, etc. | See Fire Marshal fees |
| Generators (Residential and Non-Residential) | See Fire Marshal fees |
| Going Out of Business Permit | See Town Clerk |
| New Residential Dwelling Recreation Fee (per dwelling) | $1,000.00 / dwelling unit |
| Roof | $300.00 |
| Solar / Geothermal | $300.00 |
| Electrical | $300.00 |
| Permit Renewal | $200.00 |
| Telecommunication Tower (including small cell) 1 | * $100.00 + $500.00 |
| Telecommunication Antennae (new and replacement) 1 | * $100.00 + $200.00 / antennae |
| Telecommunication Accessory (new and replacement) 2 | * $100 + $200.00 / type |
| Sidewalk waiver fee | Contact Engineering Dept. |
| Trust and Agency/Letter of Credit | Contact Engineering Dept. |
| Grade and Fill Permit | Contact Engineering Dept. |
| EPOD Permit + Eng Review (See Eng Review Fees) | Contact Engineering Dept. |
| Reinspection Fee (after 2nd failure by type) | $50.00 |
| Sign Installation Permit | |
| Temporary Sign | $50.00/per 1-7 days |
| Permanent signage (free-standing, building mounted) | $25.00 + $4.00 / sq. ft. ($50.00 min) |
| * Certificate of Occupancy or Compliance fee in addition to any other applicable fees required.For projects requiring third party electrical inspection, owners/applicants pay the selected third party agency directly; inspection fees rates vary. | |
| 1 Located on private property. For telecommunications proposed in the Right of Way (ROW), see the Department of Public Works fee schedule. | |
| 2 For communication facilities, ground mounted units and antennae shall be counted separately. | |
Miscellaneous Building and Zoning Fees
| Type | Fee |
| Change of Occupancy / Owner / Operator (no construction) for occupancies < 3000 Sq Ft * |
$60.00 |
| Change of Occupancy / Owner / Operator (no construction) for occupancies > 3000 Sq Ft * |
$120.00 |
| Vacant and Defaulted Mortgage Registry (annual) | $75.00 per property |
| Re-Inspection Fee after 2nd Failure (Construction and/or Code Compliance) | $90.00 |
| * Includes fire safety inspection | |
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Fire Marshal Operating Permit Fees
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| Building Department | Applications and Permits | ||||
| Fee Type | Base Permit | Aggregate |
INSP |
Special |
| Tents & Membrane Structures | $60.00 | Temp Use (180 Days Max) | ||
| Blasting | $60.00 | Motor Vehicle Repairs - Annual | ||
| Chemical Storage | $60.00 | Construction / Demolition Sites - Per Week |
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| Explosives / Fireworks | $60.00 | |||
| Fuel Storage | $60.00 | |||
| Public Assembly / > 50 persons | ||||
| Public Assembly (> 50 persons) | $60.00 | |||
| * Multiple Residency Group > 3 family | $120.00 | $60.00 | Aggregate Fee - per building |
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* Multiple Residential Occupancy permits are calculated in whole, but billed 1/3 annually for billing and revenue stability. |
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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 Alarm 1 | $300.00 | Separate Permit Applications: NYS Licensed Installer |
| Fire Sprinkler, Non-Residential | $300.00 | Separate Permit Application: Per Riser or Fire Dpt. Connection (FDC) |
| Fire Sprinkler, Residential | $100.00 | Separate Permit Application: Per Riser or Fire Dpt. Connection (FDC) |
| Fire Suppression Systems, Non-Residential | $300.00 | Type I Hoods, Canopy Systems, Clean Agent Systems |
| Fire Suppression Systems, Residential | $100.00 | |
| Decorative Appliances | $100.00 | Solid & Gas Fuel Appliances; free standing, inserts, replacements |
| Generators - Non-Residential | $300.00 | Standby & Emergency Powering fire life safety device |
| Generators - Residential | $100.00 | Standby electric power systems (fixed) |
| 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) |
| 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 / Other | 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 | |
| Temp Recreational Permit (Town Code: 250-14.6: carnivals, fairs, block parties, etc.) | $60.00 | |
| 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 Type 1 | 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 / Aerial 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 1 | $5.00 per year |
| License for Not Spayed/Neutered | $20.00 per year |
| License for Not Spayed/Neutered - Senior Owner 1 | $15.00 per year |
| Dog License Renewal Late Fee 2 | $5.00 per month (per dog) |
| Replacement Tag | $3.00 each |
| Dog Pick-Up | Fee |
| First Occurrence | $30.00 |
| Second Occurrence | $50.00 |
| Third Occurrence | $75.00 |
| Fourth Occurrence | $150.00 |
| Fifth Occurrence or more | $200.00 |
| 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 |
| Copies 4 | $1.00/ page |
| Selling Permits | $250.00 plus $100 per selling rep. |
| Town Map | $3.00 per map |
| 1 For dog owners who are 65 and older. Please inform Town Clerk staff. | |
| 2 Late fee will be applied 30 days from renewal date and for each month following until license(s) are renewed. | |
| 3 Dog pick-up fees are based on an individual dog's past history. |
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| 4 Up to 8.5 " x 14" pages. This fee does not apply to copies for a FOIL request, which is set by state law. | |
| 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
| Town of Penfield Community TV - PCTV | |
| Resident - Community Studio Production | Fees |
| 15 - 30 Min Completed TV Production Services provided by CTV staff 60 min. of studio access 60 min. of staff post-production editing One DVD/USB Drive w/ final video |
$150.00 |
| 45 - 60 Min TV Production Services provided by CTV staff 90 min. of studio access 90 min. of staff post-production editing One DVD/USB Drive w/ final video |
$275.00 |
| Resident - Field Production | |
| 1 Videographer with Camera and mic. | $90.00 first HR. $75.00 each additional |
| Multi Camera / Live Event | By Quote, call 585-340-8661 |
| Resident - Post-Productions | |
| Non-Liner Editor with Staff Operator 1 Cam. field shoot / 2hr minimum Multi Camera field event / 4hr minimum |
$55.00 / Hour |
| Additional AV Services | |
| Duplication - DVD | $6.00 |
| Inked DVD with paper sleeve | $1.00 |
| Clam-Case | $2.00 |
| Album Case | $2.00 |
| Artwork | |
| Digital Media / Distribution | |
| USB | $8.00 per 8GB |
| Media hosting for download, | $10.00 per month |
| Advertisement / Sponsorship | |
| Digital Display Graphic Ad Spot | $500.00 / 3 Months |
| Production Underwriting | Quoted by production/event, call 585-340-8661 |
| Government-to-Government | |
| Government AV/production services and fees are identified within an internuncial contract or quoted based on event/production needs. Call 585-340-8661 for assistance. | |
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