James P. McCann, Building Inspector/Code Enforcement Officer
bldginsp@townofcambria.com
Phone: (716) 433-8161 ext 126
Matthew Cooper, Deputy Building Inspector/Code Enforcement Officer
mcooper@townofcambria.com
Phone: (716) 433-8161 ext 133
Office Hours: Monday - Friday from 8:00am - 4:00pm (Inspections & Site Work require the Building Inspector to be out of the office. Calling ahead to schedule an appointment is strongly encouraged.)
Krista Brocious - Clerk
kbrocious@townofcambria.com
Phone: (716) 433-8161 ext 111
Office Hours: Monday - Friday from 8:00am - 4:00pm
About
The Town of Cambria Building Inspector is also the Code Enforcement Officer. He is charged by the Town Board to enforce federal, state and municipal regulations to protect the health, safety, and welfare of our citizens. If your project requires an appearance before the Planning or Zoning Board, applications must be obtained from the Building Inspector and submitted to our office by the 2nd to last business day of the month to be placed on the next month's agenda. Special permits, variances, sub-divisions charges are based upon the complexity of the project and include consulting engineer costs, advertising fees, etc.
The Building Department requires permits for many projects. If you are unsure of whether your project requires a permit, what is needed before you begin, or what your property is zoned, we welcome you to call and ask! We will be happy to walk you through the process and answer any questions that you may have.
Section 1305
Any construction company, contractor, individual carpenter or labor used or employed to construct or erect a building or structure thereafter in the Town of Cambria, shall be held liable and subject to the full penalties of this code along with the property owners. The cost of required permits for all construction shall be increased by 50% if not obtained in accordance with this Ordinance.
It is strongly recommended that individuals review the application and procedures with the Building Inspector prior to completing and or submitting these forms.
The Path to Obtaining a Building Permit Abbreviated List of Building Requirements
Building Fee Schedule Approved List of Electrical Inspectors
Building Inspector Forms:
Accessory Structure Permit Application
Fences (as found in the Zoning Ordinance) Fence Permit Application
Generator Permit Application Generator Requirements
Pool Permit Application Pool Requirements
Roof Mounted Solar Panels Permit Application Niagara County Solar Panel Form
Single Family Home Application
Truss Permit for Contractors Truss Codes Truss Sign
Planning Board Forms: All Planning applications should accompany and Agricultural Data Sheet and SEQR statement. Please complete only Part 1 of SEQR, but bring in the full form.
Agricultural Data Statement SEQR 1-3
Ground Solar Permit Niagara County Solar Panel Form
Minor Sub-Division Application Procedure Sub-Division
Filing of a Sub-Division Niagara County Subdivision Map Filing
Special Events Permit Application Special Events Procedure
Zoning Board Forms:
Zoning Ordinance-updated
Guidelines for Applicants for Zoning Board of Appeals
Special Use Permit Application Complete Part I SEQR (MUST ACCOMPANY THE APPLICATION) Ag Data Sheet
Use Variance Application Complete Part I SEQR (MUST ACCOMPANY THE APPLICATION) Ag Data Sheet