The following are frequently asked question of the Engineering Department. This page is here to help guide you to the correct department to get your general questions answered.
Sidewalk repairs and replacements are the responsibility of the property owner within city limits. Sidewalk permits are necessary, but are of no cost. Property owners can do the work themselves or hire a contractor to do any repairs or replacements of sidewalks.
Contact the Engineering Desk at (315)785-7740 if you have any questions.
Yes! You will need a "curb cut" permit from the Engineering Department.
Please see the "City Permits" tab in the menu and click the link for the Permit and Curb Cut and Driveway Details. https://www.watertown-ny.gov/EngineeringPermits
Contact the Engineering Department at (315)785-7740 for further information.
When requesting to install a fence or deck on your property with in the City of Watertown:
No person, firm or corporation shall commence the erection, construction, or alteration of any fence without first applying for, and obtaining, a fence permit from Code personnel for each such fence.
Please see the City Codes Fee schedule https://www.watertown-ny.gov/media/ArchiveDocuments/MiscCityDocuments/CityFeeSchedule/CityFeesandChargesSchedule, and you must contact
the Bureau of Code Enforcement to obtain a permit (315) 785-7735
When requesting to install a pool on your property within the City of Watertown:
A Zoning Compliance Certificate must be completed and filed with the City Planning Department. https://www.watertown-ny.gov/media/PlanningZoning/ApplicationForms/Zoning%20Compliance%20Certificate%20Application.pdf
For further information or help completing the ZCC, contact the Planning Department at (315) 785-7741.
When requesting to install a shed, or porch on your property within the City of Watertown:
A Zoning Compliance Certificate must be completed and filed with the City Planning Department. https://www.watertown-ny.gov/media/PlanningZoning/ApplicationForms/Zoning%20Compliance%20Certificate%20Application.pdf
For further information or help completing a ZC, please contact the Planning Department at (315) 785-7741.
For residences and business properties outside the City of Watertown, please contact:
Town of Watertown
Pamela Desormo - Clerk
22867 County Route 67
Watertown, NY 13601
OR
Jefferson County
Gizelle J. Meeks - Clerk
175 Arsenal Street - 1st Floor
Watertown, NY 13601
(315) 785-3200
To report a vehicular or pedestrian traffic light issue / outage: Please contact Department of Public Works (DPW) at (315) 785-7849 or PublicWorks@watertown-ny.gov
To report a pothole as a public safety issue: Please contact Department of Public Works (DPW) at (315) 785-7849 or PublicWorks@watertown-ny.gov
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