BUSINESS OWNERS

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 fees for…?
Development & Operations fees for building permits, certificates, Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals application fees can be found at:

Fees of Development & Operations

When is the Town Hall open?
General hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM weekdays, except holidays.

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.

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) 446-3768 
dev_oper@townofdewitt.com

FOR COMPLAINTS, the following form must be downloaded, completed and sent to us at:

Development & Operations
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 Development & Operations office: (315) 446-3768
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 Development & Operations 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.

Development & Operations
Town of DeWitt
5400 Butternut Drive
East Syracuse, NY 13057

                                               
How can I obtain information about utility availability?

                                    dev_oper@townofdewitt.com