Applications & Checklists

Below you will find all Applications for services provided by the Building Department. You will also see some Guideline sheets. Each Guideline lists all the information and requirements needed to apply for and receive a Building Permit. If something is not listed, your project may still require a permit. Please read over the General guidelines for more assistance.

Departments

Applications


Authorization to Make Application - (Used to give permission to file an application on behalf of the Owner)

Block Party Permit - (Used to apply for permission to have a Block Party)

Building Permit - (Used to apply for most projects)

Certificate of Occupancy - (Used for a Owner change of use on a Business property, or a deed transfer on a Multi-family home)

Demolition Permit - (For the demolition of any structure)

Outdoor Dining - (Used for Restaurants who would like to have tables outside the establishment in the summer)

Peddlers Permit - (Door to Door sales, Pop up food vendors, etc.)

Poulterers License - (Used for Permission to own and maintain Chicken Coup)

Sign Permit - (To apply for Zoning Board approval for a new sign)

Temporary Sign Permit - (Use for a temporary event or while waiting for approval from Zoning Board)

Unified Solar Permit - (Standard statewide used form for installing Solar Panels, all types)

Zoning Board of Appeals - (Used to apply for many projects, of which require special approvals)

Guidelines & Additional Forms

Firemen's Carnival

Firemen's Carnival Read more

Firemen's Carnival Fairgrounds 7/20/2023 5:00 PM - 7/22/2023 12:00 AM

The Carnival is coming to town, once again, brought to you by the East Rochester Fire Department.  July 20th to July 22nd, 2023.  Rides, Music, Chicken BBQ and a whole lot of fun.

Documents to download

Firemen's Carnival

Firemen's Carnival Read more

Firemen's Carnival Fairgrounds 7/21/2023 5:00 PM - 7/23/2023 12:00 AM

The Carnival is coming to town, once again, brought to you by the East Rochester Fire Department.  July 20th to July 22nd, 2023.  Rides, Music, Chicken BBQ and a whole lot of fun.

Documents to download

Firemen's Carnival

Firemen's Carnival Read more

Firemen's Carnival Fairgrounds 7/22/2023 5:00 PM - 7/24/2023 12:00 AM

The Carnival is coming to town, once again, brought to you by the East Rochester Fire Department.  July 20th to July 22nd, 2023.  Rides, Music, Chicken BBQ and a whole lot of fun.

Documents to download

ATTENTION BUSINESS OWNERS

ATTENTION BUSINESS OWNERS Read more

ATTENTION BUSINESS OWNERS: The East Rochester Fire Department needs you help!

The ER Fire Department is attempting to update over 200 business PRE-PLANS that are intended to be used in the event of an emergency. Information to be collected includes the Business Contact(s), a Site Plan, a reference to the locations of utilities and any exposure to risks.

You can help by completing an online form by clicking on ER Pre-Pan Form. Your response will benefit you in the event of a fire emergency and may save the lives of the firefighters responding to your business.

Need Recycling Information? There's an App for that!

Need Recycling Information? There's an App for that! Read more

Need to know what items are recyclable curbside in Monroe County?

Want to know what items are accepted at the Monroe County/Waste Management ecopark? 

Now, there’s an app for that. 

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