To submit an application for a building permit for a new structure, please provide:
- One completed building permit application form.
- The contractor listed on the application must submit proof of Worker's Compensation Insurance.
- The electrician and plumber listed on the permit must be licensed by the Village of Lawrence.
- Two complete sets of structural plans including elevations.
- Two property surveys and two plot plans.
- Plans must indicate the property's Zoning District and all proposed and permitted uses, setback distances, heights, building coverage and surface coverage.
- Six additional sets of elevations.
- Pictures of the existing property.
- Sample of the exterior materials that will be used.
- For additional requirements click on Board of Building Design
- For licensing requirements click on Plumbing & Electrical Licenses
To submit an application for a building permit for additions and exterior alterations, please provide:
- One completed building permit application form.
- The contractor listed on the application must submit proof of Worker's Compensation Insurance.
- The electrician and plumber listed on the permit must be licensed by the Village of Lawrence.
- Two complete sets of structural plans with elevations.
- Two property surveys and two plot plans.
- Plans must indicate the property's Zoning District and all proposed and permitted uses, setback distances, heights, building coverage and surface coverage.
- Six additional sets of elevations only, showing the proposed additions.
- Pictures of the existing structure.
- Sample of the exterior materials, which will be used.
- For additional requirements click on Board of Building Design
- For licensing requirements click on Plumbing & Electrical Licenses
- One completed building permit form.
- The contractor listed on the application must submit proof of Worker's Compensation Insurance.
- The electrician and plumber listed on the permit must be licensed by the Village of Lawrence.
- Two complete sets of structural plans.
- For licensing requirements click on Plumbing & Electrical Licenses
- One completed building permit application form.
- The plumber listed on the application must be licensed by the Village of Lawrence.
- Two riser diagrams.
- For plumber's licensing requirements click on Plumbing & Electrical Licenses
- A completed building permit application.
- Two property surveys on which you have indicated the location of the proposed fence.
- A drawing or picture of the type of fence that will be installed.
- Photos of the area on the property where the fence will be installed.
- The finished side of all fences must face adjoining properties.
- All posts and supports must be located on the interior side of the fence.
- A permit must also be applied for when replacing more than 50% of the length of an existing fence.
- For additional requirements click on Board of Building Design
- A completed building permit application.
- The contractor listed on the permit must submit proof of Worker's Compensation Insurance.
- Two copies of your property survey on which is indicated the proposed size and location of the curb cut and any utility poles or fire hydrants.
- The survey must also indicate the dimensions of all new paved areas and the proposed and permitted surface coverage.
- Photos of the location of the proposed curb cut.
- For additional requirements click on Board of Building Design
- One completed building permit application form.
- The contractor listed on the permit must submit proof of Worker's Compensation Insurance.
- The electrician and plumber listed on the permit must be licensed by the Village of Lawrence.
- Two complete sets of structural plans.
- Two property surveys and two plot plans.
- Photos of the proposed location of the swimming pool, pool equipment and the pool enclosure.
- A drawing or picture of the type of enclosure that will be installed.
- For additional requirements click on Board of Building Design
- One completed building permit application form.
- The contractor listed must submit proof of Worker's Compensation Insurance.
- Two complete sets of structural plans.
- Two property surveys and two plot plans.
- Photos of the proposed location of the tennis court.
- For additional requirements click on Board of Building Design
- One completed building permit application.
- The contractor listed on the permit must submit proof of Worker's Compensation Insurance.
- Two copies of the property survey on which is indicated the proposed location for the central air conditioning condenser unit or units.
- Photos of the proposed area where the air conditioning condenser unit or units will be located.
- For additional requirements click on Board of Building Design
- One completed building permit application form.
- The plumber listed on the application form must be licensed by the Village of Lawrence.
- If an existing oil storage tank is to be abandoned, the plumber or contractor must contact Nassau County at (516) 571-3410.
- A permit must be filed with the Village of Lawrence, along with written approval from Nassau County, to abandon or remove any oil storage tank.
- Contact the Building Department office for more information regarding oil storage tanks.