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Building
Anthony Carbone, Building
Commissioner/Chief Building Official
216-291-4900
The Division of Building works closely with residents and contractors to ensure safety and quality in new
construction and repairs. By issuing permits, examining plans and monitoring construction throughout the city,
Building promotes a structurally sound and architecturally pleasing environment. Of importance are building
permits, which protect residents from sub-standard materials and improper building methods. They also
help maintain standards in building design.
Permit hours and times to call for inspections are: 8:30-10:00 am and 1:00-2:00 pm.
Building permits are required for the following:
- to demolish, alter, or make major repairs to any existing building structure, or any portion of that structure
- building any new structure/addition
- Plans for new structures or exterior design changes must be approved by the Architectural Board of
Review (ABR) before a permit can be issued. Also, commercial signage and awnings require ABR.
- window replacements, new siding (except for small areas of replacement), decks, new steps (or
rebuilding steps)
- any electrical (other than minor violation corrections), plumbing, heating, air conditioning work
- any concrete or asphalt work involving replacement or asphalt resurfacing, or any paving work (brick
walks, etc.)
- grading or regarding yard areas
In general, permits are required for most construction activities except minor repairs, exterior/interior
painting, gutters and downspout installations. Please be sure you or your contractor check with the
Division of Building BEFORE starting ANY repair or construction work. Call 216-291-4900, press Option #1.
It is the homeowner's responsibility, ultimately, to see that permits are obtained. Either the contractor or the
homeowner may purchase the permits from the Building Department in City Hall, 40 Severance Circle. Permit
hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 to 10:00 am and 1:00 to 2:00 pm. If your work is being contracted, the
contractor must obtain the permit(s) - this can be made clear in your contract. Permits must be posted
during the period of construction.
Permit hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 to 10:00 am and 1:00 to 2:00 pm.
If your work is being contracted, the contractor must obtain the permit(s) - this can be made clear in your
contract. Permits must be posted during the period of construction.
BUILDING DEPARTMENT PERMIT FEE
SCHEDULE – DOWNLOAD A COPY
NOTE: If a permit is not obtained, a Stop-Work Order or Violation Notice will be issued, fees will double
and a court summons may be issued for non-compliance for repeat offenders.
The following information sheets/policy bulletins (in pdf format) may be downloaded:
Contractors
Contractors must be registered with the City of Cleveland Heights. Since the term 'contractor' includes 'sub-
contractors,' they cannot legally work under a 'homeowner' permit unless they are doing work for which a
permit is not required (i.e., floor tile work under the homeowner's bathroom remodel permit). Registration
protects you by requiring the contractor to provide liability insurance and a bond to ensure fiscal responsibility,
the completion of your project, and code-conforming work. Homeowners need not be registered to obtain a
permit to personally perform work upon their established residence, provided that it is a single-, two- or three-
family property. They may not, however, make any connection to a public utility system (sewer or water line
hook-ups).
FOR A LIST OF REGISTERED CONTRACTORS, CLICK HERE.
Contractor Registration/Bond Forms
The forms/information sheets listed below may be downloaded.
Please note: The Bond Form must be submitted to your insurance company and filled out with the
required signatures. The Bond Form must be signed by the owner of the business and the originals submitted
along with a Certificate of Liability Insurance, for contractor registration.
Requirements for Obtaining a
Contractor’s Registration (2 pages)
Contractor Registration Application
(2 pages)
Contractor’s Bond Form (2 pages)
Insurance Endorsement
Snowplow
Operators/Commercial Landscaping Rules, Regulations and Permit Requirements
Snowplow/Landscaping Permit
Application (2 pages)
Snowplow/Landscaping Bond (2
pages)
Inspections
Inspections are a part of the permit process. All work for which a permit is required must be inspected to
ensure it meets code. Electrical, plumbing and heating work must be inspected prior to enclosure in walls,
floors or ceilings. It is also a good idea to have the final inspection made before final payment to a
contractor. The homeowner or the contractor can set up the appointment for inspection by calling the Building
Department at 216-291-4900, PRESS OPTION #1, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, 8:30-10:00 AM and 1:00-2:00
PM.
All construction debris must be removed from the premises and taken to an appropriate landfill. The City's Public
Works Department will NOT pick up construction debris. This should be a part of your contract. If doing
your own work, check the Yellow Pages under 'Landfills' or 'Rubbish and Garbage Removal' and make
appropriate arrangements for disposal or debris.
Business Occupancy
Premises are inspected when occupancy changes. Call the Division of Building at 216-291-4900 for a business
occupancy permit. After application, contact the Division of Inspectional Services at 216-291-4900, press
Option #1 for a Business Maintenance inspection.
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