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Geneseo Permit Questions Start With Code Enforcement
For Geneseo work, start with the town code-enforcement page, then separate local permit questions from county planning review issues.
Published June 24, 2026 · Last verified June 24, 2026
A Geneseo renovation or use change should start with Code Enforcement. The office is in the Town Office Building, and people should call for an appointment. Its links cover building and zoning permits, contractor registration, short-term rentals, fire safety, property upkeep, and signs. Livingston County Planning is a separate step.
The Planning Department helps local governments with land use, growth, and environmental rules. The County Planning Board reviews local site plans, special-use permits, lot splits, and variances. It also reviews broad plans, zoning rules, local laws, and moratoria.
Have the address, current use, project details, contractor question, and sketch ready. Ask Code Enforcement which permit applies. Also ask whether Livingston County Planning must review the project. If county review applies, keep that answer with the project file.