Code Enforcement

The City of Olean’s Building/Code Enforcement Department became incorporated into the Fire Department on January 1, 1994, under the new Charter, and is now known as the Department of Fire, Buildings and Emergency Services. The Department of Buildings is responsible for the administration and enforcement of all local codes, state codes and zoning laws of the city. The division is under direct control of the Fire Chief and supervised by…

Youth & Recreation

Mission Statement The Youth Bureau & Recreation Department will work cooperatively in the community to serve the citizens with quality programs and activities, promoting self-esteem, good sportsmanship and citizenship, physical well being, and safety while complementing the family unit. What We Do Event Application Park Place Fact Sheet City Cup Cornhole TournamentJune 29thDetails William O. Smith Recreation Center is a LiveBarn Venue.  If you can’t make it to the facility,…

Public Works

*** Landlord/Tenant Agreements (updated) *** Wastewater Master Plan *** 2024 Water/Sewer Rates (official) *** Water/Sewer Delinquent Reports DPW Water/Sewer Notice Account Information Update Low Income Household Water Assistance Program The 2024 Sidewalk Rebate Program Now Available Public Notice 6/6/2019 – Airport DBE Goals Union St Rain Garden Plant Catalog *** Water/Sewer Policy (Updated 1/2023)*** *** Landlord Shutoff Request Form *** Thank you for visiting the City of Olean Department of…

Mayor

Civilian Review Commission Agenda 4/25/2024

Fire

Chief’s Welcome I would like to welcome you to the City of Olean Department of Fire, Building and Emergency Services website.  Our goal for the website is to provide you with a glimpse of the department including its history, organization, and how we operate.  We are also committed to providing fire safety information through our website and Facebook page. Please browse the different tabs on the left to learn more…

Community Development

Fair Housing PlanSection 504 Americans With Disabilities Act PlanComprehensive Zoning UpdateOlean Comprehensive PlanOlean Zoning LawsDowntown Olean Form-Based Zoning CodeOlean Market Rate Upper Story Housing Demand AnalysisCounty of Cattaraugus Microenterprise Assistance Program Grant ApplicationDowntown Revitalization InitiativeWalkable Olean – North Union Street Project County of Cattaraugus Microenterprise Assistance Program Fact SheetCommunity Forest Management Plan (Adopted)Preservation and Expansion of the Urban ForestNY Tourism Return-to-Work Grant Program Unemployment Insurance Fraud Links: New York State…

Common Council

Council Budget Discussion Meeting 3/25 Zoom link: https://cityofolean-org.zoom.us/j/82521482278?pwd=wuNAP0FEXOnHDzTOfO5DbJnaLnGuxD.1 Meeting ID: 825 2148 2278Passcode: 933553 City of Olean YouTube Channel Olean Civilian Review Board FINAL Draft UPDATED 10/4/2022

City Clerk

The City Clerk’s office now accepts VITAL RECORDS: New office hours 9am-2pmNew marriage license applications will not be accepted after 1:30pm