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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. 

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

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:
Dan Wojewoda
Building Inspector

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

 

Comprehensive Plan Updates

Recent News

City of Lockport Celebrates Arbor Day 2023

April 24, 2023   Lockport, NY: City officials have announced that Arbor Day, Friday, April 28, 2023, will again be  celebrated in Lockport as part of the community’s ongoing commitment to be a Tree City USA  community. “Arbor Day is a day that we commemorate our...

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Easter Egg Hunt on April 8th

The City will be hosting the annual Easter Egg Hunt at Outwater Park on Saturday April 8th at 11am. This is for children ages 3-13. Dynamite Doc will be joining us to provide music and fun with the Easter Bunny, and our police and fire departments will be stopping by,...

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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

Forms

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