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Town of Phelps

More than just another small town, Phelps, New York is a place to belong. Our historic, welcoming, community is central to three major cities in the Finger Lakes region (Rochester, Syracuse and Ithaca), yet retains its local charm. With a variety of thriving businesses, scenic farmland, and hometown pride, Phelps is a prime destination along State Route 96 for both tourism and putting down roots. We welcome you to our beautiful, historic town!

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Downloads & Forms

Radar Sign Placement Application

Dog License Application

Building Permit Application

NY State Unified Solar permit

Understanding Solar PV Permitting and Inspecting in NY

Special Use/State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR) and/or Interpretation of Regulations Application

Use Variance Application

Area Variance Application

Sub-Division Application

On-Premise Business Application

Agricultural Data Statement

Site Plan Review Application

Swimming Pool Escrow Release

Swimming Pool Escrow Specifics

Swimming Pool Homeowner Statement

Swimming Pool Packet Cover Page

Listing of Fees

Zoning and Code Enforcement Complaint Form

Foil Request Form

Instruction Sheet for Request of Vital Records

Copy of Death Record

Copy of Marriage Record

Copy of Birth Record

Zoning Map

The Town of Phelps is home to many agricultural businesses and properties for those who prefer the country lifestyle, and the Village of Phelps is a quaint neighborhood full of events and activities year round.

The primary public school serving Phelps is the Phelps-Clifton Springs Midlakes School District for grades K-12. Phelps is located near Finger Lakes Community College (in Canandaigua) as well as Hobart and William Smith Colleges (in Geneva).

The Phelps Community Center provides a variety of activities and programs for school age children before & after school and during the summer.

The Phelps Community Memorial Library provides expert research skills, diverse educational resources, and award-winning classes to students of all ages. Under the umbrella of the New York State Department of Education, the Phelps Library was chartered as an association library in 1973. It is one of 42 libraries in the Pioneer Library System.