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City of Cortland Codebook

View a current online version of the City of Cortland Code.

Dogs & Exotic Pets

Learn more about licensing your dogs and exotic pets in the City of Cortland.

Fishing, Hunting & Trapping Licenses

Find all of the information you'll need to apply for fishing, hunting, and trapping licenses this season.

Marriage Licenses

Marriage licenses are available at the City Clerk's Office, Monday-Friday 8:30-11:30am and 1:00-3:30pm. Learn more about the fees and documents you will need to apply.

Requesting Records

Find out how to request City records such as marriage, birth, and death records.

Event Applications

If you are planning or wanting to plan a special event within the City, there are special permits that need to be filled out. Please see the following applications to be completed and submitted to the office. Feel free to contact the office with any questions. All special event must be approved through the Common Council, so please submit you application at least 3 weeks before the event. The sooner the better so all parties can review the event and contact you with any questions or concerns.

City Parking Lot Permit & Parking Regulations

The City of Cortland’s parking permit program provides parking permits for use in any of the nine public parking lots. With over 400 parking spaces available, the city’s downtown lots are a convenient parking alternative for businesses, residents, and downtown visitors.

Vendor License and Permit Applications

The City requires a permit or license for food and mobile ice cream vendors, door-to-door vendors and Dairy Parade vendors.

Disabled Persons Parking Permits

Reserved parking for people with disabilities is a legal requirement, not just a courtesy.

Journal of Proceedings - 2022

Journal of Proceedings of the Common Council for 2022 compiled and indexed in accordance with § C3-12 of the City Charter

Public Notices