Code Enforcement and Zoning/Planning

Code Enforcement - 753-1741

The mission of the City of Cortland Code Enforcement Division is to provide for the health, safety, and welfare of the residents and visitors of our community through education, enforcement and impartial application of all laws and ordinances under our jurisdiction.

Code Enforcement is provided by the Code Enforcement Division of the City of Cortland Fire Department. Staffed by career firefighters, the Code Enforcement Division handles all aspects of code enforcement. The daily functions include the issuance of building permits, zone reviews, construction reviews, on-site construction inspections, the enforcement of local laws and ordinances, annual inspections of multiple dwellings, the issuance of plumbing and heating permits and the field inspection of plumbing and heating installations and inspections of places of public assembly.

City of Cortland Codebook

The current on-line version of the City of Cortland Code has been updated through December 31, 2011.

For more information regarding current regulations please contact the Zoning Officer or the Code Enforcement Office (see below).

The Code Enforcement Office is located on the first floor of City Hall, 25 Court Street.

Our office hours are Monday through Friday - 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

We can be contacted by telephone at (607) 753-1741, by fax at (607) 753-6051, or e-mail:

General Inquiries: Shelley Knickerbocker, Administrative Aide, e-mail sknick@cortland.org

Report a Code Violation: Call 753-1741 or submit Residential Complaint or Code Violation Form

Personnel:

Assistant Fire Chief William Knickerbocker
Director of Code Enforcement
Plumbing Inspector
knick@cortland.org

Firefighter Roy Everett
Code Enforcement Officer
reverett@cortland.org

Firefighter Chris Buttino
Code Enforcement Officer
cbuttino@cortland.org

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Zoning/ Planning/ Flood Plain Division - 753-1741

Zoning Map

Download the latest Zoning Map: City of Cortland

Zoning /Planning/ Flood Plain Officer: Bruce Weber

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