Building Department

Contact

Office Hours

317 Main Street, Suite 2017
East Rochester, New York 14445

Jim Herko, Building Inspector

: (585) 385-3513 (O)
: jherko@eastrochester.org

Sarah Feely, Building Department Clerk

: (585) 385 - 3513 (O)
: sfeely@eastrochester.org

Hiring a Contractor

Are you going to hire a contractor for your project?

If so, your contractor is required to provide us with proof of Liability & Workers' Compensation Insurance. If your contractor is a sole proprietor, who does not carry workers' comp, he/she may file for a CE-200 Exemption, from the State of New York.

There are many things to consider as part of your building project. When hiring a contractor, the New York State Office of the Attorney General has a variety of tips and recommendations. 

Read Hiring Contractors »

Chairman

Barbara Marr

Members

Frank Barbero
David Dezio
Eric Schoenhardt
Tim Rountree
Devin Vosburgh
Mark Leeper

Is a Permit Required?

Click here to Download a Building Permit Application.

Some (not all) projects that require a building permit, are listed in below.

How do I Get a Permit or Certificate of Occupancy?

Submit Your Completed Applications:

In person or by mailing it to:

Building Department
Town/Village of East Rochester
317 Main Street, Suite 2017
East Rochester NY 14445

-OR-

Email to:
Sarah Feely
sfeely@eastrochester.org

Jim Herko
jherko@eastrochester.org

Building Permit Fee's* are only accepted in CASH or CHECK payment.

Fee Schedule can be found here »

*Permit Fees vary per project.

Other Forms

Block Party
Chickens (Poulters License)
Homeowners Exemption (BP-1)
Outdoor Dining
Peddlers Permits (door to door sales)

All other forms

Applications and Checklists »

Zoning Board Application

Zoning Board of appeals meetings are held on the 2nd Tuesday of every month. Click here for a Zoning Board Application. For more information on Meetings, Agendas, Deadlines, Minutes, etc. go to the Zoning Board of Appeals page.

Town/Village Code Changes (as of July 1, 2022)

There have recently been some changes to our Town/Village Code. Due to all the changes we are doing our best to inform residents of the changes. Here are a few listed below. 

• All garbage is now required to be placed in a garbage container with a fitly closing lid. 
       *Due to the recent increase in wildlife and rodent population, we are no longer allowing garbage to be placed  on the curb in loose plastic bags. All garbage must be placed in a garbage can / container / with a tight sealing lid. 
  
  
• All Residents are required to have a galvanized iron can, plastic can or similar containers. These cans or containers shall not exceed 35 gallons in capacity or 50 pounds in weight.
  
  
• All garbage, refuse and other material shall be placed at the curb no sooner than 6:00 p.m. on the day prior to the specified collection day for the particular street. 
  
  
• All cans or containers must be removed within 12 hours after they are emptied.

We will be notifying residents of this code over the next month. At which point, if any residents are not in compliance of these codes, a fee will be assessed. 

Click here to see the REFUSE/SOLID WASTE section of the Town/Village Code. 

Certificate of Occupancy

C/O's on file do not transfer to new ownership when a 2+ Family residence is sold. A new C/O must be obtained in new owner's name upon deed transfer. 

You will also need a C/O if you are planning on renting out a residence (all sizes).

You can find a Certificate of Occupancy Application here. 

Once we receive the application, and cash or check payment of $100, we will call you to schedule a C/O Inspection.

Monroe County Hazard Mitigation Plan Update

Monroe County is updating its Hazard Mitigation Plan.  This plan enables participating communities to be eligible for federal funding to rebuild stronger after disaster strikes.  Your feedback helps ensure that crucial mitigation projects can happen. Please take our citizen preparedness survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/3ZQ2VFX