Code Enforcement & Dog Control
Code Enforcement is, by definition, enforcement of the Town's Code of Ordinances. These ordinances are put in place to protect citizens’ well-being, rights, and property values. They also ensure that everyone in the community abides by the same rules and regulations.
The Town Board works long and hard to take the concerns and desires of our citizens into consideration before approving new laws or changing existing ones. Any and all changes are made for the betterment of our community as a whole. It is the Council’s intention to create a safe and pleasing environment, to attract residential and commercial development, plan for the future while respecting our heritage, improve infrastructure, and maintain fiscal responsibility.
The Town has been very successful at educating the community on the ordinances and obtaining voluntary compliance. To report a code violation contact the Code Enforcement Officer at 585-429-8279, or via email codeenforcement@townofgates.org for assistance. Dial 911 to report a code violation that is causing immediate danger to people or property (animal issues).
Contact the Code Enforcement Officer if you have any questions regarding current ordinances or would like information on how to propose changes to existing ordinances.
FORECLOSURES / VACANT PROPERTIES
Mic Silivestro
Dog Control Officer / Code Enforcement Officer
Email: codeenforcement@townofgates.org
Phone: 585-429-8279
Pursuant of NYS Agriculture & Markets Law Chapter 69 Article 7 Section 109 and Gates Town Code Chapter 62 Section 7, it is town ordinance and a requirement that all dogs over the age of 4 months must be licensed.
No more that 2 dogs will be permitted at a residence unless a special use permit is obtained. Please visit Section 62-7 as to the number of dogs permitted on premises.
Under the Town of Gates Code, any officer or Dog Control Officer of the town may seize any dog not on the owner’s premises or any unlicensed dog, whether or not on the owner’s premises.
Stray dogs are generally taken to an offsite facility. If your dog has been captured by the Town of Gates DCO, please call Town Clerk's office M- F (8am – 5pm ) at 247-6100 or call 911 on weekends. The dog will be released once the Dog Control Officer (DCO) has proof that the dog is currently licensed, with updated rabies vaccination, and payment of boarding and seizure fees from our Town Clerk’s office. The Town Clerk accepts cash, check, Visa / MasterCard or Discover for all dog license transactions.
Lost Dog
Call Dog Control Officer at 429-8279Find A Stray Dog?
Call 911See Our Recent Furry Captives:
Fostering may be available!
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