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Code Enforcement - Building Inspector - Please Call Ahead for Appointment

Code Enforcement Officer (CEO)

Contact: Justin Bruen CEO

Email: CEO@townofhopewell.org

Address:
2716 County Road #47
Canandaigua, NY 14424

Phone: 585-577-7926

585-394-3850 ext. 4

Fax: (585) 394-8714

Deputy Code Enforcement Officer

Contact: Austin Wagar, Deputy CEO

Email: deputyceo@townofhopewell.org

Address:
2716 County Road #47
Canandaigua, NY 14424

Phone: 585-337-2227

585-394-3850 ext. 10

Fax: (585) 394-8714

Walk-ins are welcome Monday and Thursday mornings 9-12 (noon)

If you prefer, you may schedule an appointment.


The CEO oversees and administers the day-to-day operations of the Building & Zoning Department.

Please contact the Building & Zoning Department to aid you with any of the following items:

  • Building Permit and associated inspections
  • Special Use Permit
  • Change of Use
  • Complaint regarding suspected Zoning Violations
  • Appeal of CEO's Determination to the Zoning Board of Appeals
  • Application to the Zoning Board of Appeals for Area Variances or Use Variances
  • Application to the Planning Board for Special Use Permit, Subdivision or Site Plan
  • Issuance of Official Street Address

The CEO also has the following responsibilities:

  • Fire & Safety Inspections
  • Operating Permits
  • Coordinate Planning Board Applications
  • Flood Plain Administration
  • Enforce the New York State Uniform Fire Protection and Building Code

Electrical Inspections:

Are conducted by the following third-party inspectors approved by the Town:

Commonwealth Electrical Inspection Service, Inc 800-437-5799

Middle Department Inspection Agency - Office: 800-432-5191

New York Electrical Inspection Agency - Office: 585-436-4460


Waste Water Treatment System Inspections are conducted by OTN certified wastewater inspectors including Ontario County Soil and Water Conservation District at 585-396-1450

Some helpful links:

Permits and Applications Link: Building Permits/Applications