Building Inspection
Planning & Zoning
Lockport’s planning and zoning laws establish the boundaries for residential, commercial, retail and industrial space within the city. Learn more about the city’s zoning laws and applying for permits or variances here.
Building Permits
A permit is required for any new construction project within the City of Lockport. Permits are also needed for demolition work and some major structural repairs. Learn more and find permit application forms for different projects here.
Code Enforcement
Code enforcement in Lockport is intended to ensure all buildings are maintained to meet international building code standards. Code enforcement also deals with public nuisances and debris issues. Learn more about the office here.
Building Inspection
Jason Dool
Chief Building Inspector
Lockport Municipal Building
One Locks Plaza
Lockport, New York 14094
7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Office
716.439.6754
Fax
716.439.6605
jdool@lockportny.gov
Forms
The Building Inspection Department oversees the approval of construction and demolition projects within the City of Lockport. The department also works with the Common Council and state and national agencies to maintain compliance with building code standards and requirements, ensuring the safe design and construction of new structures or renovation of existing properties.
The department is also responsible for the planning and zoning activities within the City of Lockport. For questions related to zoning or the variance application process, please contact the Building Inspection Department.
Building Inspection Staff:
Clayton Dimmick
Senior Building Inspector
cdimmick@lockportny.gov
Megan Brewer
Inspection Data Coordinator / Zoning Officer
mbrewer@lockportny.gov
Mark Haenle
Housing Inspector
mhaenle@lockportny.gov
Robert Turner
Property Maintenance Inspector
rturner@lockportny.gov
Michele Gelnett
Administrative Assistant
mgelnett@lockportny.gov
Comprehensive Plan Updates
Recent News
State of Emergency Declared; City Clerk to Offer Limited Hours/Services
Mayor Michelle Roman has declared a State of Emergency in the City of Lockport, N.Y., effective at 4 p.m. March 17, 2020. The State of Emergency has been declared to allow the city to respond effectively to the outbreak of COVID-19, a virus that threatens the public...
Code Blue Issued for Feb. 27
With extreme cold weather temperatures forecasted tonight, the City of Lockport has issued a Code Blue from Thursday, Feb. 27 to the morning of Friday, Feb. 28. Overnight from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. during the Code Blue, the Code Blue Warming Shelter will be open to assist...
New York Citizen Preparedness Training Program to come to South Lockport Fire Department this March
The New York Citizen Preparedness Training Program will be hosting a disaster preparation course in Lockport on Monday, March 23, 2020 at 7 p.m. The training session will be held at the South Lockport Fire Department located at 5666 S. Transit Road and will focus on...
Building Inspection
Jason Dool
Chief Building Inspector
Lockport Municipal Building
One Locks Plaza
Lockport, New York 14094
7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Office
716.439.6754
Fax
716.439.6605
jdool@lockportny.gov