Code Enforcement Office

The Village Code Enforcement office is located in the Village Offices at 19 Pennsylvania Ave Franklinville, NY 14737.  The Code Enforcement Officer may be reached by phone at 716-676-3067 (office) 716-904-2260 (mobile), or via email at [email protected].

Office Hours: Monday 9am-4pm

Codes and regulations, common in every community, are established to create a standard of living and protect property values. In populated rural areas, such as Franklinville, these laws are essential to maintaining harmony and providing an attractive community to live, work and shop. The Village’­s codes and regulations are not intended to take away the rights of property owners. Rather, the codes maintain our quality of life that makes our village unique.
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About the Office
Description of Services
The primary purpose of Code Enforcement is to ensure that properties, buildings, and structures in the Village of Franklinville meet local ordinances, the NYS Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Codes, and all applicable laws. 

The inspector enforces the Zoning Codes (rules/regulations) and stays abreast of new laws and regulations through training to promote or enhance public safety.

This department is responsible for:
  • Enforcing the Village's local zoning codes.
  • The office performs annual fire safety inspections in existing commercial / private educational / healthcare / assembly / industrial facilities to ensure a safe environment.
  • Review and approval of required building permits and all procedures related to the permit.
  • Enforcing the Village Rental Property Registration Law; this includes inspections of the property.
  • Enforcing the Village Hen Law; this includes processing applications and issuing permits.
  • Processing variance requests in conjunction with Zoning Board of Appeals.
  • Site Plan Review for all new construction in the Village.
  • Address complaints and violations to the local zoning ordinances and local laws.
  • Address complaints and violations to the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code.
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Permits

​To issue a permit, the code office needs one of three types of insurance: An individual Waiver, Workers Comp or Worker Comp E200.

Call with any questions about whether or not your project requires a Permit. It is easier, and less expensive to ask ahead of time than to have a project start without a permit and then have late fees added to the permit fees, when the project is identified. 

Common Complaints

Common complaints received by our department are:
  • Garbage / debris accumulation
  • Snow removal
  • Tall grass and weeds
  • Vacant or abandoned properties
  • Sub-standard housing

This information is intended to inform our community of the standards created as we strive to make our Village the best place to live in Cattaraugus County.  Here is an overview of some of the regulations:
  • Property Maintenance: All buildings and grounds must be in good repair. Property must be kept clear of garbage, trash, excessive clutter and debris. ​
  • Sidewalks: Must be kept free and clear of obstructions and debris. Snow must be cleared within 24 hours of a storm event.​
  • Abandoned Vehicles: Any vehicle that is inoperable, unlicensed, unregistered or uninsured is considered a junk vehicle and is not allowed on private property except in an enclosed building. Placing a tarp over the vehicle does not satisfy the requirements.
  • Dumping: of snow, ice stones, grass clippings, dirt, rubbish, leaves, yard waste or other debris on vacant land, village streets or drainageways is prohibited.
  • Grass, brush and weeds: Lawns must be mowed and kept free of noxious weeds, brush obstructions or rubbish.
  • Animals: Dogs cannot run loose. Dogs and cats cannot be a nuisance to the neighborhood. 
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