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

Code Blue Update 12/27 to 12/28

Dec 27, 2022 | Lockport News

Code Blue will continue to be effect from Tuesday, December 27, 2022 through Wednesday. Overnight temperatures are forecast below freezing throughout the period. Mayor Roman has called for Code Blue to continue through 8 am on Wednesday, December 28, 2022. Any...

Modern Disposal Update 12/26/2022

Dec 26, 2022 | Lockport News

Modern will be doing residential pick up in the City of Lockport on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday (Friday is a double day for missing last week). They will then return to normal schedule January 2-6 with double pickup on Monday and Tuesday of next week to make up...

City of Lockport Updates 12/26/22

Dec 26, 2022 | Lockport News

The following are the current updates for the City of Lockport: - Travel Advisory is still in effect - Modern Disposal is postponing garbage and recycling collection indefinitely. Please keep your totes by your property to avoid being impacted by snow removal...