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

Town of Covington’s own rules

• Local zoningPresent (with conditions)

  Land within the Town of Covington, Wyoming County, New York.

  • The located County Planning Board record concerns a 2019 proposed addition of a Solar Law to the Town's existing regulations; the current full Town zoning-law text and zoning map were not located.

  “Zoning Officer | Alan Rudgers | 584 Perry Rd Pavilion, NY 14525 Phone: 585-584-3237”

Rules another office applies inside Town of Covington

Town of Covington does not set these itself; the county, a health district or the state does, and they apply to every address inside its limits.

• Building permitRequired

  Work in Covington town that is required to conform to the New York Uniform Code or Energy Code.

  • Certain exceptions are permitted under the statewide minimum standards.
  • The enforcing local government may be the town or, if the town has opted out, Wyoming County.

  “Building permits must be required for any work which is required to conform to the Uniform Code. Certain exceptions are permitted.”

• Building code adoptedAdopted (with conditions)

  Construction in Covington town, New York, which is outside New York City.

  • The Uniform Code is automatically effective in towns; local enforcement responsibility can pass to the county if a town opts out under Executive Law § 381.

  “The Uniform Code is applicable in every part of the State (except the City of New York, which was permitted to retain its own code).”

• InspectionsRequired

  Construction in Covington town for which specified construction inspections are required under the Uniform Code enforcement program.

  • Permit holders must keep work accessible and exposed until inspected and accepted by the enforcing local government.

  “Inspections of certain specified elements of the construction process must be required. Building permits holders must keep work accessible and exposed until inspected and accepted by the municipality.”

• Certificate of occupancyRequired

  Work in Covington town for which a building permit was required, and changes in general occupancy classification.

  • A certificate of occupancy or certificate of compliance must be required for all work for which a building permit was required and when a building's general occupancy classification changes.

  “A certificate of occupancy or a certificate of compliance must be required (1) for all work for which a building permit was required and (2) whenever the general occupancy classification of a building is changed.”

• Septic permitRequired

  Construction or installation of a sewage disposal or treatment system within Covington town.

  • The permit must be obtained before construction or installation and before a building permit is issued by the County Building Department and/or Town Zoning Office.

  “A Sewage Disposal Construction Permit is required before any construction or installation may be undertaken and must be obtained before a building permit will be issued by the County Building Department and/or Town Zoning Office.”

• Septic inspectionRequired

  A sewage disposal or treatment system installed within Covington town.

  • A final inspection must be arranged before covering any part of the installation.
  • At least 24-48 hours' prior notice is required; failure to provide notice before covering may result in a fine and/or verification by excavation.
  • Approved final inspection is required before a certificate of occupancy is issued.

  final inspection notice: 24-48 hours (prior notice required to schedule an inspector)

  “Arrange for a final inspection prior to covering any part of the installation. At least 24-48 hours prior notice is required to schedule an inspector for the final inspection. Failure to provide notice before covering will be subject to fine and/or system verification by excavation by property owner.”

Still unanswered

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

• Owner-builder exemption — Owner-built residential work in Covington town.
• Zoning districts — Zoning districts within Covington town.
• Minimum dwelling size — Single-family dwellings in Covington town zoning districts.
• Minimum lot size — Lots in Covington town zoning districts.
• Setbacks — Principal and accessory structures in Covington town zoning districts.

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.