SEWER, WATER AND STREET OPENING PERMITS

SEWER PERMITS

Sewer permits are required for all work, as required by the City of Corning Sewer Use Law. The new installation of building laterals or repairs to existing and or replacement of laterals.

Sewer laterals are the responsibility of the property owner from the building to and including the connection to the main.

WATER PERMITS

A water permit is required for all work, whether installing a new line or making a repair or replacement of an existing service line, domestic supply, or fire line.

The property owner is responsible for the service line from the building served to the curb stop (usually located between the curb and sidewalk).

Private fire protection services are installed, operated, maintained, and when necessary, replaced by the owners at owners’ expense from the water main to the building.

STREET OPENING PERMITS

Whenever and for whatever reason it becomes necessary for anyone other than the municipality to excavate in a City-owned street or right-of-way, a street opening permit is required. There is no fee for the permit but a refundable deposit of $200 is required. If the work is satisfactory, the deposit will be refunded after 12 months. The deposit may be used to offset any costs to the City to correct defective work if:

• During the 12-month period following completion of the project the excavation fails;
• It is found not to have been installed up to City specifications; and
• The owner fails to correct the deficiencies.

CURB CUT/DRIVEWAY/STAIR PERMIT

To cut the curb, to install a driveway, and/or to construct a set of stairs from the street on the homeowner’s property, a permit must first be obtained from the Department of Public Works.