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.

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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.

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Office

716.439.6754

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Fax

716.439.6605

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Email

jdool@lockportny.gov

Forms

Variance Application

SEQR Short Form

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

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Code Blue Sunday March 17 – Wednesday

Mar 15, 2024 | Lockport News, Press Releases

Code Blue will be in effect from Sunday, March 17, 2024, through Wednesday. Overnight temperatures are forecast below freezing throughout the period. Mayor Lombardi has called for Code Blue to continue through 8 am on Wednesday, March 20, 2024. Any homeless person...

Code Blue In Effect from March 10 – March 11

Mar 8, 2024 | Lockport News, Press Releases

Media, Code Blue will be in effect from Sunday, March 10, 2024, through Monday. Overnight temperatures are forecast below freezing throughout the period. Mayor Lombardi has called for Code Blue to continue through 8 am on Monday, March 11, 2024. Any homeless person...

Code Blue in Effect from 02-28-2024 – 03-01-2024

Feb 29, 2024 | Lockport News, Public Works

Code Blue will be in effect from Wednesday, February 28, 2024 through Friday. Overnight temperatures are forecast below freezing throughout the period. Mayor Lombardi has called for Code Blue to continue through 8 am on Friday, March 1, 2024. Any homeless person or...