Building, Planning and Zoning Department
Town Government: Building, Planning & Zoning
Contact Information
Code Enforcement Officer: Tom Grady
Office: 607-243-5323 ext. 3
Email: Code@townofbarringtonny.gov
Office Hours
Monday 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Or by appointment
Applications for the Zoning Board are due 30 days prior to next meeting.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for a building permit?
To apply for a permit, follow these three steps:
- Get the Forms: Download the application from the section below or pick one up at the Town Office.
- Submit Documentation: Turn in your completed form along with a site plan, construction drawings, and proof of insurance (or a BP-1 exemption form) to the Building & Zoning Department
- Review & Pay: Once the Code Enforcement Officer approves your plans, you will be notified to pay the permit fee and collect your placard.
Note: All applications must be submitted to the Town Office at 4424 Old Bath Road, Barrington NY. For specific questions on whether your project requires a permit, call 607-243-5323
What kind of work does not require a building permit?
In the Town of Barrington, ordinary repairs and maintenance that do not involve structural changes generally do require a permit.
Common examples include:
Cosmetic Updates: Painting, wallpapering, tiling, and carpeting.
Landscaping: Planting trees, installing small garden paths, or low-profile retaining walls.
Minor Repairs: Replacing a faucet, fixing existing siding, or replacing a window of the same size.
Small Structures: One-story detached tool or storage sheds (typically under 144 square feet), though zoning setbacks still apply.
What happens after a building permit is issued?
After your permit is issued and the fee is paid, you’ll need to post the permit placard in a visible spot on your property before starting construction.
As work progresses, you are responsible for calling the Town at 607-243-5323 to schedule inspections at specific milestones, such as footings, framing, and electrical, before any work is covered up.
Once the project is finished and passes its final inspection, the Building Department will issue your Certificate of Occupancy or Compliance, officially closing out the permit.
Minutes & Agendas
Town of Barrington – Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting held on March 12, 2026
Members Present were Steven Brigham, Chairperson, Jeffrey Townley, Tony Miller, Steve Wheeler, alternate Helene Ribble & Thomas Grady, Code Enforcement Officer Alternate Laurence Schofield & Paul Danielson were absent Also present were Daniel & Roberta...
Town of Barrington – Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting held on November 13, 2025
Members Present were Steven Brigham, Chairperson, Jeffrey Townley, Paul Danielson, Tony Miller, Steve Wheeler & Thomas Grady, Code Enforcement Officer Alternate Laurence Schofield was absent Also present were Logan Rockcastle of Marks Engineering & Dave Meaney...
Town of Barrington – Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting held on October 9, 2025
Members Present were Chairperson, Steven Brigham, Paul Danielson, Jeffrey Townley, Tony Miller, & Alternate member Steven Wheeler along with Thomas Grady, Code Enforcement Officer Laurence Schofield was absent Present were Dave Shafer of 921 East Lake Road, Wayne...
Town of Barrington – Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting held on July 10, 2025
Members Present were Chairperson, Steven Brigham, Paul Danielson, Jeffrey Townley along with Thomas Grady, Code Enforcement Officer & Steven Wheeler, Highway Superintendent Laurence Schofield & Tony Miller were absent Also Present was James Hartney of 682 East...
Town of Barrington – Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting held on March 13, 2025
Members Present were Chairperson, Steven Brigham, Laurence Schofield & Tony Miller along with Thomas Grady, Code Enforcement Officer Jeffrey Townley & Paul Danielson were absent Also Present was Robert Fladd, the Contractor from Canandaigua NY Steve Brigham...
Town of Barrington – Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting held on December 19, 2024
Members Present were Chairperson, Steven Brigham, Jeffrey Townley, Paul Danielson, & Laurence Schofield along with Thomas Grady, Code Enforcement Officer & Steven Wheeler, Highway Superintendent, Tony Miller recursed himself due to a conflict with a builder....
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