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

Town of Orangeville’s own rules

• InspectionsLimited

  A building or parcel after completion of a change in use inside Orangeville town.

  • Applicant must notify the Zoning Enforcement Officer by registered mail within seven days after completion.
  • The final inspection occurs within seven days after receipt of that notice.

  “Within seven (7) days after the completion of the change in use of a building or parcel of land, the applicant shall so notify the Zoning Enforcement Officer by registered mail stating that such action has been completed. Within seven (7) days of the receipt of this letter, the Zoning Enforcement Officer shall conduct a final inspection of the premises to determine whether the new use complies with the requirements of this Zoning Law.”

• Local zoningPresent (with conditions)

  Land inside the Town of Orangeville, Wyoming County, New York.

  • Zoning permits are required before the listed construction, alteration, demolition, or land-use actions.

  “No building or structure shall be begun, nor shall any building or structure be extended or structured altered, nor shall the use of any building or land area be changed, until a zoning permit is issued by the Zoning Enforcement Officer and a building permit, if required, is issued by the Enforcement Officer appointed by Wyoming County.”

• Permit processPublished (with conditions)

  Town zoning-permit applications inside Orangeville town.

  • Applications must be made in quadruplicate on forms supplied by the Zoning Enforcement Officer.
  • Farm-related, one-family, two-family, and accessory-use applications may be decided by the officer; other permitted uses are referred to the Planning Board.

  “All applications for zoning permits shall be made in quadruplicate to the Zoning Enforcement Officer on forms supplied by him in the details specified in Section 304 of this Zoning Law.”

Rules another office applies inside Town of Orangeville

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

• Building code adoptedAdopted (with conditions)

  New York State Fire and Building Codes enforced for residents inside Orangeville town by Wyoming County Building Codes.

  • Town zoning law identifies the Wyoming County-appointed Enforcement Officer for a building permit when required.

  “We are dedicated to safeguarding the health, safety and welfare of Wyoming County residents by consistently enforcing New York State Fire and Building Codes throughout the County with thorough inspections, clear guidance and responsive service.”

Still unanswered

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

• Building permit — Residential construction inside Orangeville town.
• Owner-builder exemption — Owner-built residential construction inside Orangeville town.
• Minimum dwelling size — Dwellings inside Orangeville town.
• Minimum lot size — Residential lots inside Orangeville town.
• Setbacks — Structures inside Orangeville town.

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.