The Sleepy Hollow Department of Architecture, Land Use Development, Buildings & Building Compliance is supervised by the Village Architect and is responsible for the administration and enforcement of the provisions of all laws, ordinances, rules, regulations and orders applicable to the location, design, material, construction, alteration, repair, equipment, maintenance, use, occupancy, fire safety, and demolition of buildings and structures located in the Village. The Department of Architecture issues all construction-related permits and certificates of occupancy or compliance, and is responsible for the overall coordination, review and oversight of construction and development projects.

For detailed information about development projects, permits, fire safety and code violations, call 366-5116.

When Do You Need a Building Permit?

A Building Permit shall be required for any work which must conform to the Uniform Code and/or Energy Code, including, but not limited to, the construction, enlargement, alteration, improvement, removal, relocation, or demolition of any building or structure or any portion thereof, the installation of a fuel burning heating appliance, chimney or flue, and the excavation, filling or alteration of any land.

No Building Permit shall be required for work in any of the following categories:

1. installation of swings and other playground equipment associated with a one- or two-family residence;
2. installation of portable swimming pools associated with a one- or two-family residence, where such pools are designed for a water depth of less than 24 inches and are installed entirely above ground;
3. installation of movable cases less than 5’-9” in height;
4. painting, wallpapering, carpeting, or other similar finish work that does not change the surface fire rating;
5. installation of listed portable electrical, plumbing, heating, ventilation or cooling equipment or appliances which does not require permanent utility connections;
6. repairs with an estimated value not exceeding five-hundred dollars ($500), provided that such repairs do not involve:

• the removal or cutting away of a load bearing wall, partition, or part thereof, or of any structural beam or load bearing component;
• the removal or change of any required means of egress, or the rearrangement of parts of a structure in a manner which affects egress;
• the enlargement, alteration, replacement, or relocation of any building system;
• the removal from service of all or part of a fire protection system for any period of time.

When do you need an Electrical Permit?

An Electrical Permit shall be required for any work which must conform to the Uniform Code and/ or Electrical Code including, but not limited to, the wiring of any device or equipment for the transmission, distribution or utilization of electrical energy or light, power, heat or air conditioning in or on any building or structure and on any premises, nor shall any alteration or addition be made in any such existing wiring devices or equipment without first securing a permit. All electrical work must be performed by a Westchester County Licensed Contractor.

No permit shall be required for replacing switches, receptacles and fuses.

When do you need a Plumbing Permit?

A Plumbing Permit shall be required for any work which must conform to the Uniform Code including, but not limited to, the installation of any plumbing, plumbing equipment, drainage, gas, and water supply, in or on any building or structure and on any premises, public or private, nor shall any alteration or addition be made in any such existing systems or equipment without first securing a permit. All plumbing work must be performed by a Westchester County Licensed Contractor.

Links to Documents:

Architectural Review Board Application
Architectural Review Board Checklist
Building Permit  Requirements

Building Permit Part 1

Building Permit Part 2

Certificate of Occupancy/ Compliance Application
Climatic Design Criteria
Complaint Form
Coastal Assessment Form (CAF)
Demolition Permit Application
Environmental Assessment Full Form    (EAF)
Environmental Assessment Short Form (EAF)
Fire Suppression Permit Application
Mechanical Permit Application
Plumbing Permit Instructions
Plumbing Permit Application
Sign Application Checklist
Sign Application
Site Plan/ Subdivision Application
Wetlands/Watercourse Application

Fees Associated with Permits\Applications\Inspections\Certificates of Occupancy:

Fee Schedule (temporarily not available on-line)

Links to Local Waterfront Rivitalization Program (these documents are temporarily unavailable on-line)

LWRP Section I

LWRP Section II

LWRP Section III

LWRP Section IV

LWRP Section V

LWRP Section VI

LWRP Appendix A

LWRP Maps

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CONTACTS:

ADDRESS:
Village Hall-3rd Floor
28 Beekman Avenue
Sleepy Hollow, New York 10591

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