Building Department and Code Enforcement
Code Enforcement Officer/Building Inspector
Joseph W. Smith Jr- Code Enforcement Officer
BetteJean Gettel, Building Inspector
Christy E. Flynn, Secretary
Phone: (845) 583-4350 ext. 105
E-mail: tobbldgdept@gmail.com
Office Hours
Monday through Friday 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Hours may vary due to holidays
Permitting Overview
The Building Inspector issues building permits for any construction which is structural in nature in the Town of Bethel. Examples would be decks, pools, screen porches, sheds over 144 square feet, garages, pole buildings, additions, alterations, re-roofing, generators, new homes, septic and wells, etc. Always check to see if a permit is required before performing any work. Licensed electricians are required in Sullivan County.
Upon receipt of a building permit, during the building process, inspections are required, and a final inspection is necessary by the Building Inspector, before a Certificate of Occupancy can be issued. Some structures were built prior to the requirement of Certificates of Occupancy and are handled case-by-case.
After the permit application review, it may be required for you to go before the Planning Board to obtain a special use or before the Zoning Board for a variance. If required, the building department will direct you.
Check out the Building Department's Guide to Permits which can be found here.
Permit applications can be found here.
Solar Permitting
Understanding Solar Permitting can be found here.
Unified Solar Permit Field Inspection Checklist can be found here
Violations
There are a multitude of reasons your parcel could be in violation, but not limited to the following:
· Failure to obtain a Certificate of Occupancy or a Certificate of Compliance.
· Building without a permit
· Expired permits
· Zoning
· Property Maintenance
Penalty fees will be assessed accordingly.
Helpful Links
Town of Bethel Town Code and Zoning https://www.ecode360.com/BE0597
Department of Environmental Conservation: https://dec.ny.gov/
A quick guide to understanding the new Freshwater Wetland Regulations
(created by the Building Department) can be found here
Cornell Cooperative Extension: https://sullivancce.org/
CE-200 Step by Step Guide here
FEMA Flood maps: https://msc.fema.gov/portal/home
Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals
Bulletin Board
Contact Us
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