Engineering & Sewer

The Engineering Department reviews all development applications and makes recommendations to the appropriate approval authority; issues wetlands, erosion and sediment control, tree and storm water permits according to thresholds set in Town laws; and makes recommendations to the Building Inspector prior to the granting of Certificates of Occupancy. It prepares engineering plans and bid specifications for many Town public works projects, supervises the construction of public works projects and inspects public improvements constructed as part of approved site plans, subdivision and parking plans. It coordinates the creation of new sewer districts and oversees the construction of new sewer lines, and the operation of the Yorktown Heights Sewage Treatment Plant as well as sewer lines and pump stations located throughout Town, The Town’s GIS information system is also maintained by this department.