Building Inspection
Planning & Zoning
Lockport’s planning and zoning laws establish the boundaries for residential, commercial, retail and industrial space within the city. Learn more about the city’s zoning laws and applying for permits or variances here.
Building Permits
A permit is required for any new construction project within the City of Lockport. Permits are also needed for demolition work and some major structural repairs. Learn more and find permit application forms for different projects here.
Code Enforcement
Code enforcement in Lockport is intended to ensure all buildings are maintained to meet international building code standards. Code enforcement also deals with public nuisances and debris issues. Learn more about the office here.
Building Inspection
Jason Dool
Chief Building Inspector
Lockport Municipal Building
One Locks Plaza
Lockport, New York 14094
7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Office
716.439.6754
Fax
716.439.6605
jdool@lockportny.gov
Forms
The Building Inspection Department oversees the approval of construction and demolition projects within the City of Lockport. The department also works with the Common Council and state and national agencies to maintain compliance with building code standards and requirements, ensuring the safe design and construction of new structures or renovation of existing properties.
The department is also responsible for the planning and zoning activities within the City of Lockport. For questions related to zoning or the variance application process, please contact the Building Inspection Department.
Building Inspection Staff:
Clayton Dimmick
Senior Building Inspector
cdimmick@lockportny.gov
Megan Brewer
Inspection Data Coordinator / Zoning Officer
mbrewer@lockportny.gov
Mark Haenle
Housing Inspector
mhaenle@lockportny.gov
Robert Turner
Property Maintenance Inspector
rturner@lockportny.gov
Michele Gelnett
Administrative Assistant
mgelnett@lockportny.gov
Recent News
Due to Weather, All Scheduled Meetings Postponed to Feb. 13
Due to the deteriorating weather conditions, all meetings scheduled for tonight, Wednesday, Feb. 6., (including the Mayor’s State of the City) will be postponed tonight until next Wednesday, Feb. 13. Next Wednesday, the Council will conduct Personnel at 3:30 p.m (as...
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Municipal Offices Closed, Meetings Canceled Due to Weather
Due to the severe weather currently impacting the region, City of Lockport municipal offices are closed today, Jan. 30. All regularly scheduled city meetings have also been canceled due to the conditions. Any further updates on closings or cancellations will be posted...
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Code Blue in effect starting Jan. 25
With extreme cold temperatures in the forecast starting Friday, Jan. 25 and continuing through at least the end of the month, the City of Lockport Code Blue Warming Shelter is again opening for city residents in need. The warming shelter will be open each day from 8...
read moreBuilding Inspection
Jason Dool
Chief Building Inspector
Lockport Municipal Building
One Locks Plaza
Lockport, New York 14094
7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Office
716.439.6754
Fax
716.439.6605
jdool@lockportny.gov