The Peru Gazette

By John T. Ryan 

Peru – Peru Code Enforcement Officer Bob Guynup has been busy during the first 6 months of 2018. As of July 1st his office has processed 103 building permits, a 43% increase over last year’s 72 permits at the same point in time.  

A building permit is required prior to commencing the erection, construction, enlargement, improvement, alteration, removal or demolition of any building, structure or any portion thereof and the installation of heating equipment. Even roofing repair requires a permit.  Guynup makes required periodic inspections as project progress. No building should be occupied or used in whole or in part for any purpose until a Certificate of Occupancy is issued. 

Permit breakdown as of July 1: 

Site-Built Homes – 5

Modular Homes – 1

Single Wide Trailers – 0 

Doubles Wide Trailers  – 2

Additions – 2

Renovations/Alterations/Repairs, Demolitions – 30 

Decks/Porches – 8 

Sheds – 5

Garages – 13

Commercial Alterations – 6 

Misc./Pools/Fences, etc. 11  including five above-ground pools & two in-ground pools

Violations – 9 

Planning Board Applications – 18 

Zoning Board Applications – 4 

Bob Guynup advised anyone contemplating a project to contact his office. Soon after being appointed to his position in 2016 Guynup told the Peru Gazette, “When you’re considering something and have questions, we’re open. We’re not about to bite someone’s head off. Just call and schedule an appointment.” Guynup’s secretary Darlene Grigware will cheerfully schedule an appointment. Call 518-643-2745 Extension 3.