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Cattaraugus County, New York

Zoning, building permits and septic rules in Town of Dayton, New York

Town of Dayton is a town in Cattaraugus County, New York. Septic permits inside Town of Dayton come from Cattaraugus County (Cattaraugus County Health Department - Environmental Health Division · 716-373-8050). 3 rules below are quoted from official sources and independently re-checked, most recently on November 9, 2026. Rules for unincorporated land are on the Cattaraugus County page.

Answers from the rulebook for Town of Dayton

Town of Dayton’s own rules

  • Who permits septicCounty (with conditions)

    Onsite wastewater treatment systems inside Dayton town, which is located in Cattaraugus County.

    • Commercial and other large wastewater systems with a design flow of 1,000 gallons per day or greater also require a NYSDEC SPDES permit and licensed Professional Engineer services.

    large-system design flow: >= 1000 gallons per day (Also requires NYSDEC SPDES permit and licensed Professional Engineer services.)

    “in Cattaraugus County are regulated by the Environmental Health Division”
  • Septic permitRequired

    All onsite wastewater treatment-system repairs or installations inside Dayton town, which is located in Cattaraugus County.

    • Permit must be issued by the Environmental Health Division before construction.
    • Commercial and other large systems with a design flow of 1,000 gallons per day or greater also require a NYSDEC SPDES permit and licensed Professional Engineer services.

    large-system design flow: >= 1000 gallons per day (Also requires NYSDEC SPDES permit and licensed Professional Engineer services.)

    “Town of Dayton is located in the northwest corner of Cattaraugus County, New York State.”
  • Septic inspectionRequired

    New or replacement onsite wastewater treatment systems inside Dayton town, which is located in Cattaraugus County.

    • The inspection occurs after construction and before the system is covered.
    • A Permit to Operate is issued if construction is satisfactory.
    “Town of Dayton is located in the northwest corner of Cattaraugus County, New York State.”

Still unanswered

We looked and could not find an official answer yet. Silence is not permission; ask Town of Dayton or Cattaraugus County directly.

  • Building permit — New residential construction inside the Town of Dayton.
  • Owner-builder exemption — Owner-built residential work inside the Town of Dayton.
  • Inspections — Residential building construction inside the Town of Dayton.
  • Certificate of occupancy — Residential occupancy inside the Town of Dayton.
  • Zoning districts — Zoning districts inside the Town of Dayton.
18 more unanswered
  • Minimum dwelling size
  • Minimum lot size
  • Setbacks
  • Lot coverage
  • Building height
  • Living in an RV
  • Camping on your land
  • Tiny homes
  • Manufactured homes
  • Accessory dwellings
  • Off-grid sanitation
  • Well permit
  • Mandatory utility hookup
  • Agricultural exemption
  • Driveway access
  • Short-term rentals
  • Permit fees
  • Permit process

Each answer was extracted from an official source and independently re-checked against that source by a second reviewer. That is an evidence check, not legal advice. Rules change; confirm with the authority before you buy or build.

Unanswered questions are usually a sign that Town of Dayton publishes no rule on the point, not that none exists. Cattaraugus County’s page lists the county offices to call.

Off-grid gear

Going off-grid in Town of Dayton means bringing your own water and power. The kit we’d start with:

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