VACANT BUILDING PLAN FORM
Pursuant to the code of the City of Binghamton § 265-14, Vacant building Registry and Maintenance
(This form must be completed and submitted with the Vacant Building Registration Form)
If you selected option 6a, building to be demolished, then you must complete and submit a
permit application. The application is available from the Office of Building construction, Zoning, & Code
Enforcement and on the City’s website (www.binghamton-ny.gov). The building must be secured in
accordance with New York State law pending demolition. Within ten (10) business days of registering
the building as a vacant building, all fuel gas, water, and utilities must be disconnected at the mains and
water pipes drained. If the owner fails to demolish the building and remove the debris in accordance
with the permit, then option 6b, building to remain vacant, will apply to the property.
If you selected option 6b, building to remain vacant, then in the space provide below (or an
additional sheet if necessary), describe the reason why the building is to remain vacant and why it
cannot be demolished or rehabilitated. You must also complete, submit, and comply with the Building
Security Checklist (§265-14D) which is attached.
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If you selected option 6c, building to be rehabilitated, then you must submit an Application for
Site Plan Review, if necessary, or a Building Permit Application with the Vacant building Registration
Form.* The Application for Site Plan Review and the Building Permit Application is available from the
Office of Building Construction, Zoning, & Code Enforcement and on the City’s web site. The
rehabilitation plan will not exceed 365 days from the date of submission and will include progress
benchmarks at least every four (4) months. Any repairs, improvements or alterations to the property
must comply with any applicable zoning, housing, historic preservation or building codes. You must also
complete, submit, and comply with the Building Security checklist (§265-14D) which is attached.
*The Office of Building Construction, Zoning, & Code Enforcement may extend the time to submit an
Application for site Plan Review or a Building Permit Application for up to sixty (60) days provided (i) the
property is in compliance with the Building Security Checklist, and (ii) the City receives a letter from a
licensed engineering, planning, or surveying firm confirming that the owner has retained the firm to
prepare the rehabilitation plans. If the owner is requesting an extension of time to submit an
Application for Site Plan Review or a Building Permit Application, then in the space below (or an
additional sheet if necessary), describe the proposed rehabilitation plan, including anticipated progress
benchmarks.
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Signature of Owner(s) Date: