Board of Building and Zoning Appeals


Upon application, the Board of Building and Zoning Appeals hears refusals to issue permits by City Building and Zoning Department.  Under certain circumstances, it can grant land use variances to property owners. 

Details regarding the purpose and duties of the B.Z.A. can be found in Chapter 1117 of the City's Codified Ordinances and Section 5.3 of the City Charter.


Click to view Chapter 1117 of the City's Codified Ordinances
Click here to view the City Charter

The Board consists of five members that are appointed by the Mayor.  Meetings are typically held in the Council Chambers of City Hall at 8:00pm on the second Tuesdays of each month (when necessary).  

To contact the Board of Building and Zoning Appeals
E-mail the Board of Building and Zoning Appeals at BZA@WilloughbyHills-OH.gov


Below is a list of the current members of the BZA and their contact information:


Board of Building and Zoning Appeals  
   
Frank Cihula, Chairman
 
(440) 946-5557
John Klements, Vice Chairman
 
(440) 942-7255
Mark Kotoch

(216) 469-1234

Ron Caporossi
(440) 953-0840
 

Robert Bartolotta 

(440) 943-1690

Joan Motuza, Clerk
 
(440) 946-1234
Board meets the second Tuesday of each month, when necessary.  
 

Records: The minutes of meetings from the Board of Zoning Appeals are not available through this website.  To obtain any documents pertaining to the proceedings of the Board, contact the clerk at the telephone number listed above.

 

 
 
Tornado Technologies
� 2009 City of Willoughby Hills All rights reserved.