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Permit & License Fees

Issue:

Fee:

City Clerk:
Auctioneer (1–2 occasions) $100.00
Auctioneer (3–10 occasions) $250.00
Auctioneer (11+ occasions) $500.00
Bad Check Fee $20.00
Bell Jar License $25.00
Minimum (per side) $100.00
Bingo License (per occasion) $18.75
Birth Certificate $30.00
Bowling (per lane) $25.00
Circus $500.00
Commissioner of Deeds $20.00
Construction Parking Daily $4.00
Dance $50.00
Death Certificate $30.00
Dog Impoundment 1st $10.00
Dog Impoundment 2nd + $3.00 (per day) $20.00
Dog Impoundment 3rd + $3.00 (per day) $30.00
Dog License – Spay $15.00
Dog License – Unspay $22.00
Dog – Leash Law 1st $10.00
Dog – Leash Law 2nd $30.00
Dog – Leash Law 3rd $45.00
Electrical Exam Fee $30.00
Electrical Inspector $325.00
Electrician License Class I $325.00
Electrician License Class I/Late Fee – Renewals $340.00
Electrician License Class II $125.00
Electrician License Class II/Late Fee $140.00
Encroachments – New $80.00
Encroachments – Renewal $55.00
Games of Chance License $25.00
Going Out of Business ($425 returned after sale) $500.00
Handicapped Parking Permit No Charge
Junk/Scrap Dealers $200.00
Marriage License $40.00
Mechanical Device (per machine) $100.00
Mechanical Device (per machine/additional inspection) $75.00
Notary Public Fee $2.00
Operating Permit $50.00
Parking Lot Lease (per month) $34.00
Parking Lot Lease (per month > 10 spaces) 15% Discount
Parking – Activation Fee $10.00
Parking Ramp Lease (per month) $43.00
Parking Ramp Lease (per month > 25 spaces) 15% Discount
Parking – Hourly Fee $0.75, Maximum Fee $3.75 (per day) $37.00
Parking Meters (per hour) $0.50
Parking Ramp Blue Coupon Books $30.00
Parking – Overnight Ramp $18.00
Parking – Impoundment Fee (per day) $60.00
Parking – Administrative Fee – Boot, Towing $300.00
Passport – 16 & Under $105.00
Passport – Adult $135.00
Passport Photo – Adult $15.00
Passport Photo – Student $7.50
Paternity Acknowledgment No Charge
Pawn Broker $300.00
Peddlers Fee – (Annually) $500.00
Photo Copy $0.25
Photographs (Electrician, Taxi Driver) $15.00
Plumber – Master Plumber Test Application Fee $150.00
Plumber – Master Plumber License $100.00
Plumber – Late Fee (March 1 – April 30) $110.00
Plumber – Late Fee (May 1 – July 31) $150.00
Plumber – Journeyman Plumber License $20.00
Plumber – Apprentice Plumber License $5.00
Right-of-Way – Board of Public Utilities (BPU) $50,000.00
Right-of-Way –  National Fuel Gas $26,000.00
Right-of-Way –  Windstream $13,000.00
Right-of-Way –  Spectrum Cable $8,000.00
Right-of-Way –  DFT Communications $8,000.00
Right-of-Way –  Sidewalk Work $25.00
Right-of-Way –  Street Opening $75.00
Right-of-Way –  Work in ROW Permits $75.00
Second Hand Dealer $150.00
Solid Waste Hauler + $50.00 (per additional vehicle) $200.00
Special Event Application – received 30 days prior
(Not-for-Profit)
$100.00
Special Event Application – received 30 days prior
(For Profit, per Day)
$175.00
Special Event Vendor License
(Not-for-Profit, per day)
$30.00
Special Event Vendor License
(For-Profit, per day)
$60.00
Storm Sewer Connection Fee (6″ or less) $50.00
Storm Sewer Connection Fee (Greater than 6″) $325.00
Swimming Pools $120.00
Tax Certificates $30.00
Tax Receipt – Duplicate $5.00
Taxi Driver $40.00
Taxi Transfer $25.00
Taxi Vehicle $125.00
Taxi Vehicle/Additional Inspection $20.00
Tower $250.00
Tower – Additional Vehicle $50.00
Transient Retail $400.00
Utility Parking Permit (per year) $200.00
Zoning Board of Appeals $150.00
Department of Development (DOD)/City Clerk:
Additions to Existing Commercial/Industrial Buildings:
Up to 3,500 square feet $275 + $0.25/square feet
3,500 to 10,000 square feet $385 + $0.25/square feet
10,000 to 35,000 square feet $605 + $0.25/square feet
Greater than 35,000 square feet $1,155 + $0.25/square feet
Renovation/Alteration to Existing Commercial Structures $120 + $0.25/square foot
Billboard:
Per square foot $1.25
Minimum Fee (per side) $100.00
Building Permits:

(Please note that ALL Building Permit applications must be submitted online. Visit https://eforms-main.govpilot.com/NY/jamestowncityny and select “Building Permit Application.” Once submitted, the application will be reviewed by Building & Zoning Code Enforcement, and the applicant will be notified accordingly.)

New Residential Structure (up to 1,200 square feet) $150.00
1,200 – 1,800 square feet of floor space $210.00
Over 1,800 square feet of floor space $270.00
New Multiple Dwelling Units $240 (+ $60 per additional unit)
Residential Additions & Alterations $120.00
Minor Residential Additions & Alterations $90.00
Residential Re-Roofing $30.00
Decks, Porches, & Patios:
Up to 200 square feet of floor space $42.00
Over 200 square feet of floor space $72.00
Demolitions:
Residential $120.00
Commercial/Industrial Buildings or Structures $240.00
Parking Lot Construction (1 – 12 spaces) $100.00
Parking Lot Construction (13+ spaces) $150.00
Site Plan Review – Staff $100.00
Site Plan Review – Commission $150.00
Fences:
Fences $30.00
Garages:
Garages, Detached (under 600 square feet) $48.00
Garages, Detached (over 600 square feet) $84.00
New Commercial/Industrial Buildings:
Up to 3,500 square feet $275 + $0.25/square feet
3,500 to 10,000 square feet $385 + $0.25/square feet
10,000 to 35,000 square feet $605 + $0.25/square feet
Greater than 35,000 square feet $1,155 + $0.25/square feet
Signs:
Sign Permits (per square foot) $1.38
Minimum Fee (per side) $110.00
Installations $33.00
Storage Buildings:
Storage Buildings (up to 250 square feet of floor space) $54.00
Storage Buildings (over 250 square feet of floor space) $84.00
Department of Public Works (DPW):
Bricks, City Residents $0.25
Bricks, Non-Residents $0.75
Bulk Rate: Non-Resident purchase of 15,000 or more, hand-picked and loaded by purchaser $0.50 each
4–8 Cubic yard box, Residents $250.00
4–8 Cubic yard box, Non-Residents $600.00
8–12 Cubic yard box, Residents $350.00
8–12 Cubic yard box, Non-Residents $800.00
10 Wheeler, Residents $550.00
10 Wheeler, Non-Residents $1,200.00
Parks:
Adult Flag Football Teams (per team) $200.00
Adult Softball Teams (per team) $365.00
Allen Park Soccer Field (per day) $175.00
Babe Ruth Baseball & Softball Teams $125.00
Babe Ruth Tournament (per team) $30.00
Bandwagon $325.00
Banner Hanging (2 weeks) $150.00
Concession Stand $150.00
Goranson Bandshell $80.00
Pavilions Residents $35.00
Non-Residents $60.00
Skate Park (Reserved Use) $150.00
Softball Complex
(4 Fields Bergman, 3 Fields Jones & Gifford)
$375.00+ (per day)
$100.00 for lights
Softball Fields
(Individual Rental for Games/Tournaments)
$50.00 + $100.00 for lights
Travel Baseball & Softball Teams (per game) $125.00 (includes practice time)
Use of Parks – For Profit $250.00/day, + electric panels, and overtime
Use of Parks – Non-Profit $200.00/day, + electric panels, and overtime
Youth Football & Flag Football Teams $175.00
Youth Soccer Teams $100.00
Basketball Court (Reserved Use):
Chadakoin (has lights) $125.00
Allen/Bergman Park $75.00
Diethrick Park Rental Fees:
All Day Use (8+ hours) $600.00 (+ $200.00
flat fee if overtime)
Monday – Friday, Daytime, No Lights $175.00 (+ $200.00
flat fee if overtime)
Monday – Friday, Night, Lights $275.00 (+ $200.00
flat fee if overtime)
Saturday – Sunday, Daytime, No Lights $225.00 (+ $200.00
flat fee if overtime)
Saturday – Sunday, Night, Lights $325.00 (+ $200.00
flat fee if overtime)
Fire Department:
Advanced Life Support (ALS-1) – Emergency (427) $1,350.00
Advanced Life Support (ALS-2) – Non-Emergency (426) $1,150.00
Ambulance Service Assistance $100.00
Basic Life Support (BLS) – Emergency (429) $950.00
Basic Life Support (BLS) – Non-Emergency (428) $850.00
Commercial & Industrial (Annually) $200.00
File Search/Fire Incident Report $12.00
Fire Department Master Box Alarm $225.00
Hazardous Materials Spill Response – Fire $275.00 (+ expenses)
Industrial/Commercial Rescue $800.00
Loaded Mileage (425) $30.00
Rescue – Light-Duty $300.00
Rescue – Heavy-Duty $500.00
Response & Treatment, No Transport (998) $50.00
Requests for Specialized Equipment – Non-Fire Incident Billed at a rate at or equal to an established and current Federal Emergency Management.
Vehicle Fire $250.00
Police:
Accident Report $10.00
Alarm Excessive (use 5–7 avoid each) $75.00 (4–7)
Alarm Excessive (use 8–10 avoid each) $125.00 (8–10)
Alarm Excessive (use 11–13 avoid each) $150.00 (11–13)
Alarm Excessive (use 13+) $175.00 (14)
Alarm Permit (0–2 avoidable alarms) $0.00 (0–2)
Alarm Permit (3–4 avoidable alarms) $75.00 (3–4)
Expedited Service $25.00
File Search/Police or Incident Report $12.00
File Search/Archived Record (prior to 1995) $20.00
Fingerprints (per card) $30.00
Individual Record Check $20.00
Photographs (per page) $12.00

 

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Apr
17
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Public Hearing – Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant @ 4th Floor Police Training Room
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Apr 17 @ 11:00 am – 11:30 am
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Apr
20
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City Council Work Session @ City Hall - Police Training Room - 4th Floor
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Apr 20 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Committee Meetings are generally scheduled in advance of City Council Work Sessions and are held at the times and locations outlined below. These meetings serve as a working forum for reviewing legislation, discussing policy matters, and advancing items prior to formal Council consideration.

Committee Meeting Schedule:

  • Housing Committee – 6:30 p.m. (Police Training Room, Municipal Building)
  • Finance Committee – 7:00 p.m. (Mayor’s Conference Room, Municipal Building)
  • Public Safety Committee – 7:00 p.m. (Police Training Room, Municipal Building)
  • Public Works Committee – 7:00 p.m. (Department of Development Conference Room, Municipal Building)

Detailed information for each meeting—including agenda items, supporting materials, and departmental updates—is published in the weekly Council Agendas. These agendas should be considered the primary source for current topics and meeting details.

Please note that Committee Meetings are dependent on agenda volume. If there are no items requiring review, a meeting may not be held. Refer to the posted Council Agendas for the most accurate and up-to-date scheduling information.

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Apr
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Planning Commission Meeting @ City Hall - Police Training Room - 4th Floor
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Apr 21 @ 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
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City Council Voting Session @ City Hall - City Council Chambers - 2nd Floor
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Apr 27 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
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Veterans Commission @ City Hall - Mayor's Conference Room - 4th Floor
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May 4 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
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