CODE ENFORCEMENT AND ZONING
The mission of the City of Cortland Code Enforcement Division is to provide for the health, safety and welfare of the residents and visitors of our community through education, enforcement and impartial application of all laws and ordinances under our jurisdiction.

Administrative Aide
Devon Rainbow
Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
City Hall, 25 Court Street
Cortland, NY 13045
Phone: 607-753-1741
Fax: 607-753-6051
The City of Cortland Code Book is available online. Click here to view.
Click here for a link to City of Cortland Code Enforcement and Zoning
Code Enforcement is provided by the Code Enforcement Division of the City of Cortland Fire Department. Staffed by career firefighters and Code Enforcement Officials, the Code Enforcement Office handles all aspects of the code enforcement and education. The daily functions include the issuance of building permits, zone reviews, construction reviews, on-site construction inspections, issuance of plumbing and heating permits and field inspection of these installations. In addition, this staff performs all required inspections of commercial occupancies, public assembly space and multiple residence buildings. Fire safety consultations for single family residences are available upon request.
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CAPTAIN/CEO Roy Everett |