BUILDING PERMITS
are required for all building construction including, but not limited to, accessory structures, additions, decks, pools and sheds, replacement windows and doors, siding and roofing.
HOMEOWNERS
may obtain permits only when they are doing the work themselves. If you hire a contractor, he/she is responsible for their registration, obtaining permits and for scheduling all necessary inspections. Click here to print out a Homeowners Acknowledgment Statement
CONTRACTORS
must be registered with the City, in accordance with Chapter 1373.
Click to view Ch. 1373
Click here to print out:
Contractor Registration Packet
FIRST-TIME CONTRACTORS -
In addition to a contractor registration packet, the following report must be completed and returned with general permit application: City Income Tax Subcontractors Report
RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS
Site plans reviewed by the City Engineer Building plans reviewed by the Architect
COMMERCIAL PROJECTS – Site plan reviewed by the City Engineer, compliant with Chapter 1111.
Building plans reviewed by the Lake County Building Department, upon receipt of a Zoning Certificate, issued by the Commissioner.
Click to view Chapter 1111
Commercial projects, minor subdivisions, property line adjustments, multi-family and demolitions require plans to be sent for review and approval by Building Department and subsequent approval by appropriated departments:
- Fire Department
- Police Department
- City Engineer
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NEW HOME CONSTRUCTION, ADDITIONS AND ACCESSORY BUILDINGS:
General Requirements:
NEW HOME CONSTRUCTION, ADDITIONS
Front Yard Set Back is 75', the Rear Yard Set Back is 40' and the Right and Left Side Yard Set Backs are 15' from the outermost point of the structure (i.e. overhang.)
ACCESSORY BUILDINGS
Only Rear Yard and Side Yard Set Back Measurements apply. They are all 15', measured from the outermost point of the structure (i.e. overhang.)
The law provides for a total of 600 sq. ft. of accessory buildings for the first acre and 1 sq. ft. of building per each 100 sq. ft. of land over 1 acre. Two acres only allows 1035.6 sq. ft. of acc. buildings, not 1200. Submit building plans to Building Dept. per procedure listed below.
Submit an application to the Building Department. If necessary, the building department will schedule an appearance before the PC/ABR (Planning and Zoning Commission and Architectural Board of Review). PC/ABR meets on the first and third Thursday of each month.
If plans are not compatible with the Zoning Code, or if a permit is denied by the Building Department, the applicant may appeal to the Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) for a variance, in accordance with Chapter 1117.
Click to view Chapter 1117
Upon PC/ABR approval, the applicant must obtain the necessary permits including building, electrical, H.V.A.C. and plumbing. |
DRIVEWAY APRONS
Effective January 1, 2007, the Building Department will require a $50.00 permit for all concrete, asphalt or, any hard-surfaced paved driveway apron installations (reference City Municipal Code Sections 1331.01 and 1157.13). All contractors must be registered with the Building Department before a permit will be issued. |
Building Department downloadable forms
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CONTRACTORS – Please include your WH Registration Nbr on your application.
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PPN - Permanent Parcel Number can be obtained through Lake County website
http://www.lake.iviewauditor.com
By clicking on this link, you will be leaving the City of Willoughby Hills website.
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PERMIT FILING AND SCHEDULING INSPECTIONS
Please include a self-addressed, stamped envelope for receipt return, if mailing permit application.
After the proper permits are issued and as the project progresses, call the Building Department to schedule any required inspections. Inspections require a next-day notice.
General Inspections Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Electrical Inspection Schedule: Monday through Friday; 7:00 am, 4:30 pm or 5:00 pm
Inspections can include: footer forms, basement and garage floors before concrete is poured; footer drains; slab; foundation before backfilling; post holes; waterproofing; trade roughs and insulation prior to covering wall; trade finals; building rough and final; driveways – before and after pouring concrete; siding; roofing; windows/doors; fence; shed; garage; signs; etc. If you are unsure, please do not hesitate to contact the Building Department at 440-975-3550. |
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