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John Hamilton, Building Inspector

The Ossining Operations Center
Route 9A - P.O. Box 1166
Ossining, NY 10562
(914) 762-8419
fax (914) 944-0195
bldgdept@townofossining.com

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The Ossining Operations Center can only be reached from the Southbound lane of Route 9A and is between Route 134 and Route 133. The Town Building Department is on the second floor.

Reminders from the Building & Planning Departments

Fences: In the Town of Ossining fences can be up to 6 ½ feet in the front and side yards. It can be placed on the property line.  Please use an accurate property survey as a guide for placement. No permit is required. Sheds & Accessory Buildings:  These must be placed no closer than 10 feet from the rear and side property lines in the back yard only.  Buildings that are put on a poured concrete slab require a permit.  Buildings that are larger than 140 square feet require a permit.
Swimming Pools: Please review our “Swimming Pool FAQ” sheet available online.  Building Permits, Pool Alarms and Fences equipped with proper locks are always required. Dig Safely:  If you plan to dig in your yard you must call “Dig Safely New York” 1-800-962-7962, there may be dangerous gas, water, or cable lines underground.  This is a free service provided by the State of New York www.digsafelynewyork.com
Tree Permit Required:  Please apply for your tree cutting permit before starting any tree work, and again, use an accurate survey when determining what trees belong to you. Stormwater: Please report anything that looks like suds, oil, debris or foreign material flowing into our drainage systems and remember it is a violation to fill, obstruct, divert, change or alter the natural flow of waters or drainage systems. Check out our Stormwater Section for details.

The Town of Ossining Building Department has jurisdiction only in the Unincorporated Area of Ossining (outside the village limits). You must obtain an Application for Building Permit for any new construction or alteration to any existing structure or residence (including swimming pools, decks, sheds and signs) on your property.

Important Reference Documents:
Building Permit FAQ
Swimming Pool FAQ
NYS Law - Carbon Monoxide and Smoke Detectors

Construction that does not comply with the Town's Ordinance requires an application for a variance from the Zoning Board of Appeals. Subdivisions and Site Plans require approval from the Town Planning Board.

Please visit the Building Department's Schedule of Fees page for more information on permit fees. The following Permits may be obtained at the Building Department or, if available, at the online Applications & Publications page.

Ossining Town Zoning Map - 33"x24" PDF - 339KB
Revised through November 1997, by Frederick P. Clark Associates, Inc.

If the office can be of any assistance to you, please feel free to call 762-8419.

 
 

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