Town Departments

Code Enforcement & Zoning

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW Code Enforcement and Zoning is a major function of our municipality including enforcement of NYS Building and Fire Codes and the Town of Ithaca Code (zoning and land use ordinances). We conduct code reviews for projects and permits…
Court

Town and village courts are collectively known as the Justice Courts. Many New Yorkers will have their first and only court experience in one of the almost 1,200 locally-funded Justice Courts located throughout New York State (except for New York…
Engineering

The Engineering Department designs, inspects, and reviews various construction and reconstruction projects in the Town of Ithaca
Planning

The Planning Department provides technical planning services to Town residents and the various boards and committees of the Town. The primary functions include: Updates and implements the Town’s Comprehensive Plan and other long-range planning programs Coordinates site plan, subdivision, and…
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Public Works

The Town of Ithaca Public Works Department functions as a public steward providing snow removal, paving, yard waste collection, vegetation control, storm water management, parks/trails maintenance, water/sewer maintenance, and road maintenance services.  The Public Works Department also assists the Town…
town gov staff with green new deal sign in front of town hall
Sustainability

The Town of Ithaca is committed to being a leader in sustainability.  The Town’s Green New Deal aims for an equitable transition to carbon-neutrality town-wide by 2030, recognizing there will be multiple benefits besides greenhouse gas reduction, including improved community…
Town Administration

The Town Hall building houses the general government staff, Town Supervisor, Rod Howe, Finance Officer (Donna Shaw), Bookkeeper to the Supervisor and Receiver of Taxes (Deborah Kelley) , Human Resources Manager (Judy Drake), Network Specialist (John Little) and includes the…
Town Clerk’s Office

The Town Clerk’s Office is the “face” of the Town; quite often we are the first people you will interact with when you enter or call Town Hall.  We will help you or get you to the right department or…