Village of Middleport

Building Permits

The Village of Middleport Zoning/Code Enforcement Office ensures that all construction and major renovation projects in the Town comply with the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention & Building Code and Village of Middleport 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 Village of Middleport Planning Board or Zoning Board of Appeals review (see below).

Please contact the Village of Middleport Zoning/Code Enforcement Office if you are planning a construction or major renovation project in order to obtain the necessary work permits.

Village of Middleport Zoning/Code Enforcement Office

Village Hall - 24 Main Street, PO Box 186
Middleport, New York 14105

Phone: (716) 735-3303
Fax: (716) 735-3432

Zoning Map & Ordinance

The Village of Middleport 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.

Village of Middleport Zoning Ordinance
Village of Middleport Zoning Map

Planning Board Review Process

The Village of Middleport 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 Village of Middleport 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 Village Planning Board review may trigger Niagara County Planning Board review and/or New York State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR).

Please contact the Village of Middleport Zoning/Code Enforcement Office if you have any questions regarding the Planning Board review process.