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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Recent News

Notice of Public Hearing

Mar 8, 2023 | Lockport News

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, beginning at approximately 6:30 pm, in the Common Council chambers, Lockport Municipal Building, One Locks Plaza, Lockport, New York, relative to permitting the City Common...

Code Blue 3/7 through 3/13

Mar 7, 2023 | Lockport News

Code Blue will continue to be in effect from Tuesday, March 7, 2023 through Monday. Overnight temperatures are forecast below freezing throughout the period. Mayor Roman has called for Code Blue to continue through 8 am on Monday, March 13, 2023. Any homeless person...

Travel Advisory Update

Mar 3, 2023 | Lockport News

Please be aware that the City of Lockport is calling for a travel advisory from 10pm Friday March 3, 2023 until 10am Saturday March 4, 2023 due to the continued weather conditions. Our salters and plows are out, but driving conditions require caution. The winter...