Building Department

What Requires a Permit?

The Village of Plandome Manor requires permits for most alterations to homes, including replacing fixtures and infrastructure. The permit process ensures that all construction done within the Village meets all safety standards of the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building code, as well as the Village Code and zoning requirements. Please call the Village before proceeding with any type of work to find out if a building permit is required.

Please see below for a list of projects that require permits, this is not an all-inclusive list. Please contact the Village with specific questions.

Building Permits:
  • New buildings or structures
  • Additions, alterations, and structural changes
  • Trellises, gazebos, and pergolas
  • Porticos
  • Sports court of any type
  • Roof replacement or repair
  • Install or relocate a driveway
  • Install, replace, or alteration of decks, patios, porches, walkways, stoop/stairs
  • Build or replace a shed
  • Install or repair swimming pools, hot tubs, and saunas
  • Stairs
  • Install, remodel, or replace kitchen or bathroom
  • Finish or remodel a basement
  • Install new or replacing windows and doors
  • Retaining walls or berms
  • Fill
  • Change of use
  • Exterior lighting
Plumbing Permits:
  • All plumbing on new structures or buildings
  • Install, remodel, or replace kitchen or bathroom
  • Replacement of fixtures:
    • Water Closet
    • Lavatories
    • Bathtub
    • Shower
    • Budget
    • Urinal
    • Kitchen sink
    • Sinks
    • Indirect Wastes
    • Dishwasher
    • Laundry Tub
    • Washing Machine
    • Floor Drains
    • Drinking Fountain
    • Water Cooler
  • Infrastructure:
    • Septic Tank
    • Leaching Pool
    • Drywell
    • Main Water Services
    • Fuel Tank
    • Lawn Sprinkler
  • Gas Piping
  • HVAC Unit
  • Furnace Gas/Oil
  • Stove/Oven
  • Boiler Gas/Oil
  • Hot Water Heater Gas/Oil
  • Indirect Storage Tanks
  • Dryer
  • Generator
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Unit Heater
  • Heater Coil
  • Indirect Gas Heater
  • Pool Heater
  • Pool Equipment
  • Barbeque
  • Gas Firepit

 

Other Permit Types:

Demolition Permit:
  • Demolition of any structure
Street Opening Permits:
  • Street opening
Tree Removal:
  • Tree removal
Temporary Structures Permit:
  • Pod/Storage Container
  • Dumpster
  • Tent
Filming Permit:
  • Filming of any type