Town of Pendleton

Building Permits

The Town of Pendleton Building Inspection Office ensures that all construction and major renovation projects in the Town comply with the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention & Building Code and Town of Pendleton Zoning Ordinance. The Office reviews building plans, issues work permits, conducts building and site inspections, issues certificates of compliance and certificates of occupancy, and conducts other work in support of the Building Code and Zoning Ordinance. Some projects that require a work permit may also require Town of Pendleton Planning Board or Zoning Board of Appeals review (see below).

Please contact the Town of Pendleton Building Inspection Office if you are planning a construction or major renovation project in order to obtain the necessary work permits.

Town of Pendleton Building Inspection Office

Town Hall - 6570 Campbell Boulevard
Pendleton, New York 14094

Phone: (716) 625-8833 ext. 14 or 15
Fax: (716) 625-6295

Zoning Map & Ordinance

The Town of Pendleton Zoning Ordinance establishes allowable land uses in each zoning district identified in the Zoning Map and sets forth requirements for site design, building heights and setbacks, subdivision of land, issuance of special permits, and the administrative processes for project review including review by the Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals, among other regulations.

Town of Pendleton Zoning Ordinance
Town of Pendleton Zoning Map

Planning Board Review Process

The Town of Pendleton Planning Board reviews and approves site plans and requests to subdivide or combine tracts of land. It also reviews and makes recommendations on any matters referred by the Town of Pendleton Zoning Board of Appeals. In addition, the Planning Board reviews and makes recommendations to the Town Board on special permits and zoning amendments. Some projects that require Town Planning Board review may trigger Niagara County Planning Board review and/or New York State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR).

Please contact the Town of Pendleton Building Inspection Office if you have any questions regarding the Planning Board review process.