Village of Wilson

Building Permits

The Village of Wilson Building and Zoning Administration Office ensures that all construction and major renovation projects in the Town comply with the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention & Building Code and Village of Wilson Zoning Ordinance. The Office 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 Village of Wilson Planning Board or Zoning Board of Appeals review (see below).

Please contact the Village of Wilson Building and Zoning Administration Office if you are planning a construction or major renovation project in order to obtain the necessary work permits.

Village of Wilson Building and Zoning Administration Office

Village Hall - 375 Lake Street, PO Box 596
Wilson, New York 14172

Phone: (716) 751-6764
Fax: (716) 751-6787

Zoning Map & Ordinance

The Village of Wilson 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.

Village of Wilson Zoning Ordinance
Village of Wilson Zoning Map

Planning Board Review Process

The Village of Wilson Planning Board reviews and approves site plans and requests to subdivide or combine tracts of land. It also reviews and makes recommendations on any matters referred by the Village of Wilson Zoning Board of Appeals. In addition, the Planning Board reviews and makes recommendations to the Town Board on special permits and zoning amendments. Some projects that require Village Planning Board review may trigger Niagara County Planning Board review and/or New York State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR).

Please contact the Village of Wilson Building and Zoning Administration Office if you have any questions regarding the Planning Board review process.