Permits Applications can either be downloaded (see the available permits table below) and completed in the Code Enforcement office, or completed online.
BUILDING PERMITS ONLINE
We are pleased to offer our citizens and businesses the opportunity to apply and pay for permits online.
To apply for permits online, you are required to create an account on the Accela Citizen Access (ACA) Portal.
Once an account has been created, log in to begin the permit application process.
Click here to be redirected to the Accela Citizen Access (ACA) portal.
How to create an ACA account?
How to Apply/Register online for Permits?
All permit questions should be directed to City Code Enforcement Office by calling (315)785-7735.
FRAUD WARNING! Payments are only accepted in person, via check mailed to the City, or online directly on our Accela payment interface. The City does NOT use WIRE TRANSFERS for payments. Requests for wire transfer payments are fraudulent.
PERMIT DECISION TOOL
Not sure which permit you need? Click here to use our Permit Decision Tool.
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| Building Permit Examples of when a Building Permit would be required: For new construction, additions, garage, deck, shed *Zoning Approval may be required prior to obtaining a Building Permit CLICK FOR Building Permit | Signature Authorization is required when someone other than the owner is going to pick up and sign for the permit. Signature Authorization | |
| Maintenance and Repair Permit Examples of when a Maintenance & Repair would be required: Alternations, roof, repair an existing deck CLICK FOR Maintenance & Repair Permit | Affidavit of Exemption for Owner Occupied Residence This document acts as proof of Workers Compensation Insurance Coverage for 1, 2, 3, or 4 family owner-occupied residences Affidavit of Exemption | |
| Plumbing Permit A Plumbing Permit is required for any plumbing work done within a structure. The owner of a property may do the plumbing work themselves. If the owner is not doing the work, the plumbing must be done by a City of Watertown Licensed Master Plumbers. CLICK FOR Plumbing Permits | Additional Documents/Resources Required documents Inspection Information City of Watertown Licensed Master Plumbers Electrical Inspection Firms | |
| Heating Permit A Heating Permit is required when replacing any kind of heating apparatus such as a natural gas furnace, water heater, or boiler. CLICK FOR Heat Permit | Fee Schedule This Fee Schedule states how much each permit costs. *Building permit and Maintenance & Repair Permit costs are determined by the cost of the project Fee Schedule | |
| Fence Permit A Fence Permit is required when installing a new fence, or replacing portions of an existing fence. CLICK FOR Fence Permits | ||
| Operating Permit Multiple applications fall under the Operating Permit category. Operating permit -Event tents Special Burn Permit -Chicken BBQ at Local establishments Tank Permit -The temporary use of propane for local events Fireworks Permit -City events that include fireworks | ||
| Sign Permit A Sign Permit is required when ever new signage is added to a building or structure, an existing sign is being altered, or refaced. The allowed square footage for signage is based off of linear footage of the front of space or property and the zoning district. CLICK FOR Sign Permit | ||
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