1. How much are fees for…?
2. When is the Town Hall open?
3. When is a development permit needed?
4. What about solid waste/refuse/recycling services?
5. When do boards/commissions meet?
6. How can I get help for sewer problems?
7. How do I initiate an inquiry or complaint?
8. What can be done about water in my yard/basement?
9. Do I need an electrical or plumbing permit?
10. How do I get an electrical or plumbing permit/inspection?
11. How do I obtain floodplain or wetlands information?
12. How do I obtain a Certificate of Compliance or Zoning Compliance letter?
13. How can I obtain information about utility availability?
How much are Building, Planning and Zoning fees for…?
Permits and Certificates
Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals application fees can be found at:
When is the Town Hall open?
General hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM weekdays, except holidays.
Events Calendar
When is a development permit needed?
Generally, a permit is needed for any building construction; any structural or architectural improvement or alteration; or installation or replacement of a fence, pool, shed, heating devices, signs, etc.
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What about solid waste/refuse/recycling services?
Residential garbage for one, two or three family dwellings is collected weekly by the current hauler, Syracuse Haulers Waste Removal, along with recyclables. Brush and yard waste is collected by the Town Highway Department from May through October with leaves vacuumed thereafter.
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When do boards/commissions meet?
Each month the following boards and commissions meet on the following days.
Town Board 2nd and 4th Mondays (7:30 PM)
Advisory Conservation Commission 1st Wednesday (7:30 PM)
Parks and Recreation Commission 3rd Monday (7:30 PM)
Planning Board 2nd and 4th Thursdays (7:00 PM)
Police Commission 2nd Thursday (8:30 AM)
Zoning Board of Appeals 3rd Monday (7:30 PM)
Events Calendar
How can I get help for sewer problems?
If you suspect the problem is outside your home/building you may call a plumber or the Onondaga County Sewer Maintenance office at 435-3157. This number is staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week. If the problem is on the “public side” – ie, in the street or in the sewer lateral to your property line, then the County and Town are responsible for repairs. The Town will generally assume responsibility for these situations and the County – as the Town’s contractor - will take care of the problem.
If the sewer problem is on the private property side, the owner is generally responsible for repairs or maintenance.
How do I initiate an inquiry or complaint?
Call or email the Development & Operations office and we will respond as soon as possible.
(315) 446-3910 x 3
dev_oper@townofdewitt.com
FOR COMPLAINTS, the following form must be downloaded, completed and sent to us at:
Building, Planning and Zoning
Town of DeWitt
5400 Butternut Drive
East Syracuse, NY 13057
(315) 449-0620 fax
Complaint Policy of Development Operations and Complaint Form
What can be done about water in my yard/basement?
Seasonal water on a property or in a below-grade room such as a basement is common and is generally the responsibility of the property owner. IF another property owner is directly placing water on your property by way of piping OR the water is dirty as a result of soil erosion the Town may be able to help you.
Call or email the office: (315) 446-3910 x 3
dev_oper@townofdewitt.com
or
Highway Department (315) 437-8331
Do I need an electrical or plumbing permit?
Electrical work involving circuit additions or extensions and a new or replacement panel box requires a permit. In the Town of DeWitt such permits and inspections are provided by a Town-authorized inspection agency that you will hire. Currently there are two town-authorized agencies.
Electrical Inspection –
Commonwealth Electrical Inspection Service (315) 633-0027
or
Atlantic-Inland, Inc. (315) 532-0110
Plumbing work involving the extension, relocation or addition of any fixture or line requires a permit from
Plumbing Control of Onondaga County (315) 435-6614
How do I get an electrical or plumbing permit/inspection?
Call or email the agencies listed below:
Electrical Inspection –
Commonwealth Electrical Inspection Service (315) 633-0027
or
Atlantic-Inland, Inc. (315) 532-0110
Plumbing Permits:
Plumbing Control of Onondaga County (315) 435-6614
How do I obtain floodplain or wetlands information?
Call or email the Building, Planning and Zoning office at: (315) 446-3910 x 3
dev_oper@townofdewitt.com
How do I obtain a Certificate of Compliance or Zoning Compliance letter?
To obtain a current letter of compliance, please send a letter with your specific request, name and a way to contact you; identify the property (its address and/or tax parcel number), and; a $30.00 check written to the “Town of DeWitt”. Please allow ten business days for completion of the research and inspection.
Building, Planing and Zoning
Town of DeWitt
5400 Butternut Drive
East Syracuse, NY 13057
How can I obtain information about utility availability?
Sanitary Sewers O’Brien & Gere Engineers
(315) 437-6100
Sidewalks Highway Department
(315) 437-8331
Street Lights Development & Operations
(315) 446-3910 x 3
Water Water Department
(315) 446-3734 OR after hours 437-8331
Questions... Building, Planning & Zoning
(315) 446-3910 x 3
dev_oper@townofdewitt.com
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