Town of Wheatfield

Building Permits

The Town of Wheatfield Building Department 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 Wheatfield 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 Wheatfield Planning Board or Zoning Board of Appeals review (see below).

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

Town of Wheatfield Building Department

Town Hall - 2800 Church Road
Wheatfield, New York 14120

Phone: (716) 694-1026
Fax: (716) 694-1800

Zoning Map & Ordinance

The Town of Wheatfield 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 Wheatfield Zoning Ordinance
Town of Wheatfield Zoning Map

Planning Board Review Process

The Town of Wheatfield 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 Wheatfield 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 Wheatfield Building Department if you have any questions regarding the Planning Board review process.