| PERMIT TOPIC |
WHEN TO USE |
QUESTIONS? |
| AC and Generators |
Installation of units outside of a structure
|
zoning@cityofrochester.gov
585-428-7043 |
| Additions/New Construction |
For either commercial or residential |
zoning@cityofrochester.gov
585-428-7043 |
| Business Permits |
See packet for list of uses requiring a Business Permit |
zoning@cityofrochester.gov
585-428-7043 |
| Change, Establish, or Legalize Use |
For both commercial and residential uses |
zoning@cityofrochester.gov
585-428-7043 |
| Daycares |
See packet for specific daycare classifications that require a permit |
zoning@cityofrochester.gov
585-428-7043 |
| Decks |
For both commercial and residential uses |
zoning@cityofrochester.gov
585-428-7043 |
| Deconversions |
When decreasing the number of dwelling units |
zoning@cityofrochester.gov
585-428-7043 |
| Demolition |
For both commercial and residential structures and accessory structures |
planreview@cityofrochester.gov
585-428-6526
|
| Driveways |
Zoning approval required to install, expand or resurface |
zoning@cityofrochester.gov
585-428-7043 |
| Electrical Permits |
Must be applied for by a licensed electrician or a single family owner occupant doing their own work |
buildingpermit@cityofrochester.gov
585-428-6520 |
| Electrical Reconnection |
To restore power to a property. Anyone can apply for this. |
buildingpermit@cityofrochester.gov
585-428-6520 |
| Electrical Systems |
Unified Building and Electrical Permit for: EV Charging Stations, Generators, Geothermal, and Energy Storage Systems. |
buildingpermit@cityofrochester.gov
585-428-6526 |
| Fences |
New installation or replacement of fencing |
zoning@cityofrochester.gov
585-428-7043 |
| Fire Damage Repair |
Required when there has been fire damage to a property |
planreview@cityofrochester.gov
585-428-6526 |
| Fire Systems/Commercial Kitchen |
Installing or altering fire suppression systems or commercial hood installations |
firesystempermits@cityofrochester.gov
585-428-6526 |
| Food Trucks, Carts and Trailers |
Only when located on private property |
zoning@cityofrochester.gov
585-428-7043 |
| Garages and Carports |
New construction or repair accessory to residential use |
zoning@cityofrochester.gov
585-428-7043 |
| Home Occupation |
For establishing certain businesses within a dwelling unit |
zoning@cityofrochester.gov
585-428-7043 |
| Interior-Exterior Renovations |
For renovations of residential or commercial property |
planreview@cityofrochester.gov
585-428-6526 |
| Legal Use Verification |
To verify the legal use of a property, typically for a transfer of title or a refinance |
zoning@cityofrochester.gov
585-428-7043 |
| Lifts and Ramps |
Installation of these apparatuses on commercial or residential structures |
planreview@cityofrochester.gov
585-428-6526
|
| Parking Lots |
Installing new or legalizing |
zoning@cityofrochester.gov
585-428-7043 |
| Plumbing |
Must be applied for a licensed plumber or a single family owner occupant doing their own work |
buildingpermit@cityofrochester.gov
585-428-6520 |
| Pools and Hot Tubs |
New installation |
planreview@cityofrochester.gov
585-428-6526 |
| Porches |
Porch repairs, enclosures or new |
planreview@cityofrochester.gov
585-428-6526 |
| Roofs |
Re-roof of structure |
roofpermit@cityofrochester.gov
585-428-6526 |
| Sheds |
When accessory to a principal use |
zoning@cityofrochester.gov
585-428-7043 |
| Signs |
New or replacement of existing |
zoning@cityofrochester.gov
585-428-7043
|
| Solar |
Both commercial or residential installation |
planreview@cityofrochester.gov
585-428-6526
|
| Unlicensed Vehicle |
Temporary storage of an occupant’s unlicensed vehicle |
zoning@cityofrochester.gov
585-428-7043
|
| Window Replacements |
Replacement with a different size or new location |
planreview@cityofrochester.gov
585-428-6526 |