The Codes Enforcement Officer for the Village of Minoa is Richard J. Greene. The Office of Code Enforcement is located at the Village of Minoa Municipal Building, 240 N. Main Street, Minoa, NY 13116. Applications for Building Permits and any other codes related issues can be obtained at the Village Clerk’s Office The Codes Enforcement Officer responsibility is to enforce the New York State Uniform Building and Fire Protection Code, the Code of the Village of Minoa including building codes, zoning ordinances, and multiple residency law. Duties are performed under the general direction of the Village Board.

Typical work activities of the Codes Enforcement Officer include:

Reviews, checks, and passes on plans and specifications submitted with building permit applications for compliance with building and fire protection codes, zoning ordinance and applicable laws prior to issuing permits.
Inspects buildings and structures in the process of construction or repair for compliance with approved plans and specifications and all requirements of applicable ordinances or laws.
Issues building permits and furnishes the prescribed certificates of occupancy upon application.
Explains the requirements of the New York State Uniform Building and Fire Protection Code, the Code of the Village of Minoa including building codes, zoning ordinances, and multiple residency law and other applicable laws to property owners, building contractors and the general public.
Order unsafe conditions in existing structures to be removed and arranges for condemnation notices to owners and builders of improper or hazardous structures.
Inspects existing buildings and structures to ensure their conformity with safety standards.
Investigates complaints and assists in prosecuting violations of the building code and zoning ordinance.
Maintains records of acts and decisions.
Attends basic and continuing in-service training courses