The Town of Inlet is reminding property owners that the spring season is upon us, and those planning structural changes to their properties may want to watch the calendar.
Many projects need approval of the town, said Tim Durkin, Inlet’s Code Enforcement Officer.
“Any new construction, additions, or any project that affects your building’s structure requires a Building Permit,” he said.
Permit application forms can be picked up at Durkin’s office at Inlet Town Hall, or downloaded from town’s website.
Structural Demolitions require permits too, Durkin said.
“A demo permit is important because it is documentation that a structure has been removed from the property. It also informs our office to remove it from your assessment,” he said.
The resulting change to a property’s inventory could also bring a tax reduction.
“Certain projects, particularly those located on the waterfront, or near wetlands and streams, will require some level of involvement from the Adirondack Park Agency,” Durkin said.
“Boathouses, docks and break walls also require involvement of the Army Corps of Engineers and the Department of Environmental Conservation,” he said.
Those forms are also available at the Inlet Codes office.
Durkin urges anyone with projects to plan ahead.
“The permits can take a little time for the approval process—four to six weeks on average,” he said.