Below you will find the following Town of Wheatfield information:
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 Department 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 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, special permits, 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 makes recommendations to the Town Board on 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.
Town of Wheatfield Building Department
Town Hall - 2800 Church Road
Wheatfield, New York 14120
Phone: (716) 694-1026
Fax: (716) 694-1800
Town of Wheatfield site plan review application
Town of Wheatfield major subdivision application
Town of Wheatield minor subdivision application
Zoning Board of Appeals Process
The Town of Wheatfield Zoning Board of Appeals reviews and approves requests for use variances and area variances, which are exceptions to the Zoning Ordinance. Some projects that require Zoning Board of Appeals 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 Zoning Board of Appeals process.
Town of Wheatfield Building Department
Town Hall - 2800 Church Road
Wheatfield, New York 14120
Phone: (716) 694-1026
Fax: (716) 694-1800
Town of Wheatfield Zoning Board of Appeals application
Community Plans
The Town of Wheatfield Comprehensive Plan establishes goals and priorities for the development and redevelopment of land, which serves as the basis for the Town's Zoning Ordinance.
Town of Wheatfield Comprehensive Plan
