Main Function of Department

Issue and inspection of issued building permits for the Town and Village of Lancaster. We enforce International Building Codes, Fire Codes, Local Zoning Codes, Federal Flood Plains. Receive resident complaints with regard to building and zoning issues.

General Information

Before any person shall erect, construct, alter, move, demolish or commence to erect, construct, alter, move or demolish any building or structure within the Town of Lancaster and Village of Lancaster, such person shall first apply for and obtain a building permit from the Building Inspector.

Please contact this department for information and specifications regarding set back, permitted size and height of structures, prior to building permit application submittal.

Inspection Requirements

Please call the office at 684-4171 to schedule inspections listed on customer copy of permit.

Helpful Resources

pdf Lancaster Zoning Map 2019 (826 KB)
pdf General Information Packet (2.20 MB)
pdf Subdivision Regulations (6.03 MB)
Town Site Plan Regulations
Village Site Plan Regulations

Building Permits

pdf SHED PERMITS under 144sf (238 KB)

pdf SHED GARAGE PERMITS over 144 sf (246 KB)

pdf FENCE PERMITS (216 KB)

pdf POOL PERMITS (236 KB)

pdf DECK PERMITS  (190 KB) pdf DECK CODE REQUIREMENTS (402 KB)

pdf DEMOLITION PERMITS (269 KB)  

Notices

Controlling the rodent population in our neighborhoods is a community effort. Code Enforcement and Resident participation is vital. For more information on how to keep our properties free from infestation, please visit this page on our site for more information or the Erie County Department of Health page.

Loads of topsoil, mulch, stone or any other material are not permitted to be deposited on roadways, in the road right of way or impede the use of sidewalks at any time.