Supplementary Forms
Coastal Erosion Hazard Areas (CEHA) & Coastal Consistency
Because the Village of Bayville is surrounded by sensitive coastal environments, protecting our shorelines from erosion, storm damage, and flooding is a top priority. Development on waterfront parcels is heavily regulated to ensure construction does not weaken our natural defenses.
Coastal Erosion Hazard Areas (CEHA) Properties located along our shorelines may fall within a mapped Coastal Erosion Hazard Area. These zones include Natural Protective Feature Areas (beaches, bluffs, and dunes) and Structural Hazard Areas. If your proposed project includes new construction, additions, excavation, grading, or the removal of vegetation within a CEHA, it must undergo strict review to ensure the activity will not accelerate erosion or damage natural coastal protections.
The Coastal Assessment Form (CAF) To evaluate a project’s impact on the shoreline, applicants must submit a Coastal Assessment Form (CAF). This document allows the Village to review the proposed construction and determine if it is consistent with local and state coastal management policies. The CAF ensures that new development protects water quality, preserves marine habitats, and respects the physical limitations of the coastline.
What You Need to Submit: If your property is located within a mapped coastal area, your building permit application must include a completed Coastal Assessment Form. Your submitted civil site plans must also clearly show the CEHA boundaries, the Mean High-Water line, and all proposed structural or topographical changes.
Links to the NYS DEC CEHA are found below:
- https://extapps.dec.ny.gov/fs/projects/coastal/Nassau/bayvillev1of3.jpg
- https://extapps.dec.ny.gov/fs/projects/coastal/Nassau/bayvillev2of3.jpg
- https://extapps.dec.ny.gov/fs/projects/coastal/Nassau/bayvillev3of3.jpg
Tip: The Village of Bayville’s interactive ArcGIS map features a CEHA layer for your convenience and ease in determining your permitting requirements.
Contractor and Design Professional Affidavits
Plumbers must submit a notarized affidavit, upon completion, certifying that they performed the work they are responsible for.
*Note to Plumbers and Plumbing Permit applicants: You will be automatically prompted by the GovWell permitting portal to upload this document after a passed final inspection.
Septic and Drywell Installers must submit a notarized affidavit, upon completion, certifying that they performed the work as per the approved plan and all applicable codes. A letter, signed and sealed by a NYS Registered Design Professional, shall be accepted in lieu of the affidavit.
*Note to Septic System/Drywell installers and Septic System/Drywell Permit applicants: You will be automatically prompted by the GovWell permitting portal to upload this document after the permit is issued.
NYS Registered Design Professionals are responsible for submitting a signed and sealed written statement that to the best of their knowledge, belief and professional judgment, such plans or specifications are in compliance with the Energy Code.
Nassau County Department of Assessment Form
As part of the Village of Bayville building permit process, some applicants are required to submit a completed Nassau County Department of Assessment Form (often referred to as the Board of Assessors Form). If required for your application, the GovWell permitting portal will prompt you to provide the form.
Because property tax assessments in Bayville are managed at the county level, Nassau County requires official notification of any new construction, additions, alterations, or demolitions. The Village Building Department cannot process or issue your local building permit without this completed county document.
How to Complete the Form: You must fill out the form in its entirety. Be prepared to provide accurate property information, including the owner’s name, the project address, and the exact Section, Block, and Lot numbers of the parcel. You will also need to provide a brief description of the proposed work and the estimated cost of construction. Please ensure this one-page form is included with your initial building permit application package.
Tip: You can find property information, such as Section, Block, and Lot on The Village of Bayville’s interactive ArcGIS map. Be sure to read the instructions on the first page to familiarize yourself with the map, its search function, and various layers.
NYS Workers’ Compensation Exemption (Form CE-200)
Under New York State General Municipal Law, the Village of Bayville Building Department cannot issue a building permit without proof of valid Workers’ Compensation and Disability insurance, or official proof of exemption.
If you are a homeowner acting as your own general contractor (performing the work yourself on an owner-occupied, 1-4 family residence), or if you are a contractor/business with no employees, you must submit a Form CE-200 (Certificate of Attestation of Exemption).
How to Obtain a CE-200 Form: The CE-200 cannot be downloaded as a blank document. It must be generated electronically through the state’s system for your specific project:
- Visit the New York State Business Express website (businessexpress.ny.gov).
- Create an account or log in and follow the prompts to complete the web-based application.
- When prompted for the “Certificate Holder,” you must list the Village of Bayville Building Department.
- Once completed, the system will generate a customized CE-200 PDF. You must print, sign, and date this form, and include a PDF of the signed copy with your building permit application.
- CE-200 Application
Approved Village Road Curb-Cut Schematics
If your property fronts a Village-owned road and you are planning to install a new driveway, widen an existing driveway, or alter the curb line, you must submit a detailed Curb-Cut Schematic with your permit application.
The curb, sidewalk, and the apron (the paved section connecting your property line to the street) are located within the Village Right-of-Way. The Village of Bayville strictly regulates modifications to this area to protect public infrastructure and ensure neighborhood safety.
Why is a schematic Required?
- Stormwater Management: The schematic must demonstrate that the proposed curb-cut will not disrupt the road’s existing drainage patterns. Improperly graded aprons can cause street flooding or direct stormwater runoff onto private property.
- Infrastructure Protection: The Village must verify that the excavation and heavy equipment will not damage municipal pavement, underlying utilities, or adjacent sidewalks.
- Traffic & Pedestrian Safety: The design must ensure adequate sightlines for vehicles entering and exiting the roadway and confirm that any intersecting public sidewalks maintain compliant cross-slopes for accessibility.
What to Include: Your submitted schematic must be signed and sealed by a NYS Registered Design Professional and accurately detail the width of the proposed opening, the slope and grading of the apron, construction materials, distance to property lines, and the location of any nearby street trees, utility poles, or drainage catch basins.
