Application for a building permit shall be made to the Building Inspector on forms provided by him and shall contain the following information:

Applications shall be made by the owner or lessee, or agent of either, or by the architect, engineer or builder employed in connection with the proposed work.

Content. Each application for a building permit shall be accompanied by duplicate copies of plans and specifications indicating the nature and character of the work to be performed and the materials to be incorporated, the details of structural, mechanical and electrical work and the design of the septic system, if applicable.

Signature. Plans and specifications shall bear the signature of the person responsible for the design and drawings.

Amendment. Amendments to the application or to the plans and specifications accompanying the same may be filed at any time prior to the completion of the work, subject to the approval of the Building Inspector.

The actual shape, dimensions, radii, angles and area of the lot on which the building is proposed to be erected or of the lot on which it is situated if an existing building.

The section, block and lot numbers as they appear on the official tax records.

The exact size and locations on the lot of the proposed building or buildings or alterations of an existing building and of other existing buildings on the same lot.

The dimensions of all yards in relation to the subject building and the distances between such building and any other existing buildings on the same lot.

The existing and currently intended use of all buildings, existing or proposed, and the number of dwelling units the building is designed to accommodate.

Such topography or other information with regard to the building, the lot or neighboring lots as may be necessary to determine that the proposed construction will conform to the provisions of this chapter.

Information on percolation tests taken at suitable intervals and information as to depth to water table will be required where the applicant proposes new construction or new or expanded septic systems. In such instances, the septic system design shall be signed and stamped by a professional engineer licensed by the State of New York.

The Building Inspector may vary or waive the above requirements in specific instances for cause.

Upon the filing of an application for a building permit, all applicable fees shall be payable. Such fees shall be established by the Town Board.

In the event that an application for a building permit is not approved, the applicant shall be entitled to a refund of the fee paid. Once construction work has been initiated, the fees shall not be refunded.

Examination. The Building Inspector shall examine or cause to be examined all applications for permits, together with the plans, specifications and documents filed therewith.

Approval. Upon approval of the application for a building permit, the Building Inspector shall issue a building permit to the applicant upon the form prescribed by him and shall affix his signature or cause his signature to be affixed thereto. Both sets of plans and specifications shall be endorsed with the word "APPROVED."

File copy. One set of such approved application, plans and specifications shall be retained in the files of the Building Inspector.

The other set of such approved applications, plans and specifications shall be returned to the applicant, together with the building permit.

The issuance of a building permit shall constitute authority to the applicant to proceed with the work in conformance with the approved application, plans and specifications and in accordance with the applicable building laws, ordinances or regulations.

Throughout the entire course of construction, the applicant shall cause the building permit number to be posted conspicuously on the building site.

Where he finds that there has been any false statement or misrepresentation as to a material fact in the application, plans or specifications on which the building permit was based.

Where he finds that the building permit was issued in error and should not have been issued in accordance with the applicable law.

Where he finds that the work performed under the permit is not being prosecuted in accordance with the provisions of the application, plans or specifications.

Where the person to whom a building permit has been issued fails or refuses to comply with a stop order issued by the Building Inspector.

It shall be the responsibility of an applicant for a building permit for a residential dwelling on a road which is offered, or to be offered, to the Town of Wallkill to maintain and keep open said road, at the applicant's sole cost and expense, for emergency vehicles until such time as the road is accepted by the Town of Wallkill.

Before a building permit may be issued for construction of a residential dwelling on a road offered or to be offered for dedication to the Town of Wallkill, the applicant shall deposit with the Town of Wallkill a cash bond in the amount of $1,500 for each residential dwelling for which a building permit is sought, as security to assure that the applicant shall keep and maintain the road so offered, or to be offered, free of construction debris, plowed of snow, sanded, salted, and otherwise clear, in safe condition and open for use by emergency vehicles at all times. Said bond shall be in addition to any other bonding required under this Code.

In the event that the applicant shall fail to maintain the road as required herein, the Building Inspector shall be authorized to issue a stop-work order, pursuant to § 249-58P, or to issue a violation notice, pursuant to § 249-53. In addition, in the event the Building Inspector, in his discretion, shall determine that the applicant has failed to maintain the road such that imminent threat to the public health, safety, convenience, or general welfare is presented, including particularly to the residents occupying dwellings on said road, then the Building Inspector shall advise the applicant forthwith and, in the event said imminent threat is not remedied within a period of not less than 24 hours, the Town of Wallkill shall be empowered, but not required, to enter upon the road, without further notice of any kind to applicant, to take whatever measures are appropriate to ensure that the road is kept free of construction debris, plowed of snow, sanded, salted, and otherwise clear, in safe condition and open for use by emergency vehicles at all times. The applicant shall indemnify and hold the Town of Wallkill harmless from any measures taken to ensure that the road is free of construction debris, plowed of snow, sanded, salted, and otherwise clear, in safe condition and kept open for use by emergency vehicles, including the cost of contractors, materials, and labor, and cash bond(s) may be used by the Town of Wallkill to cover the cost of same. In the event that there is more than one applicant on said road, then each shall be liable jointly and severally for the cost of any and all measures taken by the Town of Wallkill under this section.

In the alternative, in lieu of the Town of Wallkill entering upon the road to ensure that the road is kept free of construction debris, plowed of snow, sanded, salted, and otherwise clear, in safe condition and open for use by emergency vehicles at all times, after at least 24 hours notice from the Building Inspector, any resident occupying a residential dwelling on said road shall be empowered and entitled to take such action as may be deemed reasonably necessary to ensure that the road is maintained and kept open, and the reasonable cost and expense actually incurred by said owner shall be the responsibility of and indemnified by the applicant.

Prior to and as a condition of issuance of a certificate of occupancy for any residential dwelling on a road offered or to be offered to the Town of Wallkill, the applicant shall provide a temporary mailbox, in a form satisfactory to the United States Postal Service, in a location reasonably accessible to the owner of the residential dwelling and the United States postal carrier, along the nearest adjacent public road.

In any zone within the Town, a building permit shall be required prior to the commencement of any clear cutting, as said term is defined in § 249-3 of the Town Code, with respect to any area greater than 1/2 acre and less than one acre on a lot. In agricultural districts, the applicant shall comply with all notification requirements of New York's Agriculture and Markets Law. The Building Inspector shall consider all appropriate buffering and environmental impacts prior to granting any building permit hereunder.

Any property owner, or person, firm or entity acting on the property owner's behalf, seeking to clear cut any area of property in excess of one acre shall be required to obtain site plan approval from the Planning Board as well as a building permit prior to the commencement of any clear cutting.

Affidavit. The owner or his agent shall make an application for a certificate of occupancy. Accompanying this application and before the issuance of a certificate of occupancy, there shall be filed with the Building Inspector an affidavit of the registered architect or licensed professional engineer who supervised the construction of the work or of the superintendent of construction who supervised the work and who, by reason of his experience, is qualified to superintend the work or the builder, if none of the above were utilized, for which the certificate of occupancy is sought. This affidavit shall state that the deponent has examined the approved plans of the structure for which a certificate of occupancy is sought and that the structure has been erected in accordance with the approved plans and, as erected, complies with the laws governing building construction except insofar as variations therefrom have been legally authorized. Such variations shall be specified in the affidavit.

Electrical inspection certificate. A copy of the certificate of proper completion issued by the New York Board of Fire Underwriters, if applicable, shall accompany the application for a certificate of occupancy.

Septic system inspection. A copy of a letter from the licensed professional engineer who designed the septic system, attesting to its proper installation and his inspection thereof and bearing his stamp, shall accompany the application for a certificate of occupancy, if applicable.

Site improvements. A copy of a letter from the Town's Planning Department stating that all proposed site improvements have been constructed as per the plans which were approved by the Town's Planning Board shall accompany the application for a certificate of occupancy, if applicable.

Inspection. Before issuing a certificate of occupancy, the Building Inspector shall examine or cause to be examined all buildings, structures and sites for which an application has been filed for a building permit to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, remove, demolish or change the use or occupancy; and he may conduct such inspections as he deems appropriate from time to time during and upon completion of the work for which a building permit has been issued.

Filing. There shall be maintained in the office of the Building Inspector a record of all such examinations and inspections, together with a record of findings of violations of the law.

Uses permitted upon authorization and approval of plans by the Planning Board. No certificate of occupancy shall be issued for any use of a building or of land requiring authorization and approval of plans by the Planning Board unless and until such authorization and approval has been duly issued by said Board.

Variance. Every certificate of occupancy in connection with which a variance has been granted by the Zoning Board of Appeals shall contain a detailed statement of such variance and of any conditions to which the same is subject.

Subdivisions and buildings. No certificate of occupancy for any building, whether or not part of an approved subdivision, where bonds have been posted under any other section of the law shall be issued by the Building Inspector until all the improvements, including water supply system, sewage disposal system, roads, sidewalks and any other requirements of the Planning Board, have been completed in every detail and approved by the appropriate authorities.

Action. A certificate of occupancy shall be issued, where appropriate, within 14 days after complete and proper application has been made.

Issuance. When, after final inspection, it is found that the proposed work has been completed in accordance with the applicable building laws, ordinances and regulations and also in accordance with the application, plans and specifications filed in connection with the issuance of the building permit, the Building Inspector shall issue a certificate of occupancy upon the form provided by him.

Denial. If it is found that the proposed work has not been properly completed, the Building Inspector shall refuse to issue a certificate of occupancy and shall order the work completed in conformity with the building permit and in conformity with the applicable building regulations.

Certification. The certificate of occupancy shall certify that the work has been completed and that the proposed use and occupancy is in conformity with the provisions of the applicable building laws, ordinances and regulations and shall specify the use or uses and the extent thereof to which the building or structure or its several parts may be put.

Recording. A record of all certificates of occupancy shall be kept in the office of the Building Inspector, and copies shall be furnished on request to any agency of the Town or to any persons having a proprietary or tenancy interest in the building or land affected.