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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

Due to COVID-19, all permits will be handled electronically. For more information please contact Megan Brewer directly at mbrewer@lockportny.gov 

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. 

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:
Dan Wojewoda
Building Inspector

Megan Brewer
Inspection Data Coordinator / Zoning Officer
mbrewer@lockportny.gov

 

Comprehensive Plan Updates

Recent News

A Message from the Assessor’s Office

A Message from the Assessor’s Office

As you know, these are difficult times. The Assessor’s Office is a function of the financial system, and as a government agency is considered essential. Under Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s mandate, we have reduced our office staff. In order to maintain social distance, we will...

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A Message from the Assessor’s Office

Yard Waste Schedule Released for 2020

The City of Lockport yard waste pickup schedule has been released for 2020. Weeks with yard waste pickup in 2020 are April 20-24, May 18-22, June 15-19, July 20-24, Aug. 17-21 and Sept. 21-25. As a reminder, the following rules apply to the pickup of yard waste: Place...

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CCCS Offering Free ‘Financial Checkups’

CCCS Offering Free ‘Financial Checkups’

Consumer Credit Counseling Service (CCCS) has announced that it is offering free "financial checkups" to Western New Yorkers who have been most impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. With many hourly workers and employees in the hospitality industry experiencing a drop or...

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Building Inspection

Jason Dool
Chief Building Inspector

Lockport Municipal Building
One Locks Plaza
Lockport, New York 14094

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7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Office

716.439.6754

Fax

716.439.6605

Email

jdool@lockportny.gov

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